Free tool, no sign upLoop a YouTube playlist or video forever
Paste a YouTube video or playlist link and it plays on repeat, forever, right here. No sign up, no browser extension.
Plays through YouTube's own embedded player. Some videos can't be embedded if their owner turned that off, and private videos won't play.
YouTube's built in loop, step by step
You don't need an extra tool to loop on YouTube itself. YouTube Help describes these steps:
- ·Computer, one video: open the video, right click in the player and choose Loop.
- ·Computer, a playlist: play a video in the playlist, expand the playlist on the right and click Loop in the playlist box.
- ·Phone or tablet, one video: on the watch screen tap Settings, then Additional settings, then Loop video.
- ·Phone or tablet, a playlist: play the playlist and tap Loop in the playlist control box under the video. Tap it again until a 1 appears to repeat only the current video.
- ·TV or game console: while a video plays press down on the remote and select Repeat until it shows Repeat, Currently playing (one video) or Repeat, Playlist.
Looping embed code for your own site
YouTube's embedded player loops with two URL parameters. For one video: youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID?loop=1&playlist=VIDEO_ID (the playlist parameter has to repeat the same ID, or the loop does nothing). For a playlist: youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLAYLIST_ID&loop=1. Paste a link above and the tool writes the full iframe code for you.
A loop on your screen vs a 24/7 live stream on your channel
Looping a playlist is great for background music while you work. But it only plays for you, and only while your device and browser stay on. Nobody else sees it, and it does nothing for your channel.
A 24/7 live stream puts that same playlist on your own channel for everyone. It shows as live, can turn up in search and live recommendations, and every viewer who lands on it is a chance to gain subscribers and views and send people to your other socials. Running one from home means a PC and OBS that never switch off. Loopcast streams your playlist to YouTube from the cloud instead, so it keeps going with your computer off. See how to turn a playlist into a 24/7 YouTube loop, and use the loop playlist planner to work out how much video it needs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a YouTube playlist loop forever?
On a computer, start any video in the playlist, then click the Loop button in the playlist box on the right. On a phone, play the playlist and tap Loop in the playlist control box under the video. It repeats until you turn it off. Or paste the playlist link into the player on this page.
How do I put a single YouTube video on repeat?
On a computer, right click the video and choose Loop. In the YouTube app, tap Settings, then Additional settings, then Loop video. In a playlist, tapping Loop a second time (a 1 appears on the icon) repeats just the current video.
Does looping a video count as more views?
YouTube doesn't publish exactly how it counts repeat views, and it filters views it considers artificial. Looping something for yourself is fine for listening, but it isn't a way to grow a channel.
Why does the loop stop after a while?
Most often the device goes to sleep, the browser pauses a background tab, or YouTube shows an "are you still watching" prompt. Keep the tab open and the screen awake for long sessions.
Can I embed a looping YouTube video on my website?
Yes. For a single video add loop=1 and playlist set to the same video ID to the embed URL. For a playlist use listType=playlist, list set to the playlist ID, and loop=1. This page shows the exact embed code for your link.
Is a looped playlist the same as a 24/7 live stream?
No. A loop in your browser plays only for you. A 24/7 live stream runs on your channel for everyone, shows as live, can be found in search and live recommendations, and keeps working when your computer is off if it streams from the cloud.
Want it running 24/7 for everyone, without your computer on?
Loopcast turns your own video playlist into a 24/7 live stream on your YouTube channel, streamed from the cloud. It keeps going while your PC is off, and viewers can find it live any time. Try Loopcast free.
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