YouTube
YouTube

YouTube

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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  • How to Download

Page Modified On: April 09, 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 go-to place to watch, learn, and keep up with everything you care about—from new music drops to gaming moments, fashion tips, news, and more. Built by Google LLC, it feels familiar and fast, whether you’re catching a quick clip or settling in for a full-on marathon. Prefer a bigger screen? You can also enjoy it on your PC with BlueStacks. It’s a mainstay in Video Players & Editors for a reason.

App Features

  • Personalized Home: See recommendations tuned to your tastes, so your next watch is never far away.
  • Subscriptions Feed: Catch fresh uploads from channels you love in one clean, chronological place.
  • Your Library: Find your watch history, liked videos, and playlists—handy when you want to jump back in.
  • Explore & Trending: Browse what’s buzzing across music, gaming, beauty, news, learning, and more, plus discover rising creators.
  • Community & Live: Hang out with creators through Posts, Stories, Premieres, and live streams, and join the chat when it’s happening.
  • Create on the Go: Record, edit, and upload right from your phone; go live to connect in real time.
  • Family Options: Choose viewing experiences that match your household’s needs, including kid-friendly paths and supervised setups.
  • Channel Memberships: Support creators with monthly memberships, unlock members-only perks, and stand out with loyalty badges in chats and comments.
  • YouTube Premium: Watch without interruptions, keep videos playing with your screen locked or while using other apps, and download for offline viewing. Premium also includes YouTube Music Premium for ad-free listening.
  • Watch Anywhere: Start on your phone, continue on a tablet, or switch to a larger display with BlueStacks when you want more room to watch.

BlueStacks gives you the much-needed freedom to experience your favorite apps on a bigger screen. Get it 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.