YouTube
YouTube

YouTube

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: October 30, 2026

Run YouTube on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run YouTube, an app by Google LLC, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

YouTube is the spot to watch what you love, discover what’s new, and share your own take with the world. As a Video Players & Editors app, it brings together shows, music, tutorials, streams, and creators in one place—tuned to your tastes. Want a bigger screen now and then? It also works smoothly on your computer with BlueStacks.

App Features

  • Personalized Home: Get recommendations that learn what you like, from quick how‑tos to deep dives and everything in between.
  • Subscriptions Feed: See the newest uploads from channels you follow, all lined up so you never miss a post or premiere.
  • Your Library: Jump back into videos you watched, find your likes, and manage playlists and “watch later” in one handy spot.
  • Explore & Trending: Browse what’s buzzing in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning, and more, plus see Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise in select countries.
  • Community & Live: Keep up with Posts and Stories, join Premieres, and chat during Live streams to connect with creators and other viewers in real time.
  • Create & Upload: Record or upload straight from the app and go live to talk with your audience as it happens.
  • Family Options: Choose what fits your household—use the YouTube Kids app or set up a supervised experience on YouTube in select countries.
  • Channel Memberships: Support creators with monthly memberships, unlock exclusive perks, and stand out with a loyalty badge in comments and live chat (available in select countries).
  • YouTube Premium: Watch ad‑free, keep videos playing in the background or with the screen locked, save for offline moments, and get YouTube Music Premium as part of your plan (available in select countries).
  • Big‑Screen Comfort: Prefer a desktop setup? Open YouTube with BlueStacks to browse playlists, comments, and live chat with more room to spare.

Ready to experience YouTube on a bigger screen, in all its glory? Download BlueStacks now.

How to Download and Run YouTube on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for YouTube in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install YouTube from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install YouTube

  • Click the YouTube icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

YouTube - FAQs

  • How to Run YouTube on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run YouTube on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download YouTube on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are YouTube PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run YouTube on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.