If you own a PC, there is a 90% chance that you use YouTube by going to the Google Chrome browser and then looking up YouTube. While YouTube does not have an official app to download for PC, with the new update, you can install the YouTube app on your computer.
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How To Download YouTube App on PC? Here Are Multiple Ways
Windows 10
Windows 10 allows you to install the YouTube app via the official YouTube website. Follow these steps to install it on your PC.
1. Open the Google Chrome browser and visit the official website of YouTube.
2. Once the official YouTube page loads up, you will see an install icon on the right side of the search bar. Click the button to start the installation.
3. The YouTube icon should now appear on your desktop. On clicking that, it will open in a window specific to YouTube.
Install YouTube App on PC Without Windows 10
If you do not have Windows 10, you can use the alternate way to get the YouTube app on your PC and Mac. Even if you do own Windows 10 and still want to get the YouTube shortcut on your desktop without having to install anything follow these steps.
1. Open Google Chrome browser and go to YouTube’s official site.
2. Click on the 3 dots in the right corner of the search bar to go to browser settings.
3. Hover your mouse over ‘more tools’ and then click Create a Shortcut.
This will have created a desktop shortcut for YouTube for you which on clicking, opens YouTube in a new window.
Microsoft YouTube App Download
The official YouTube that exists on Microsoft is sole to be downloaded on Xbox. You can install the app via the Microsoft store if you are on an Xbox console.
Official YouTube App for PC
As of now, YouTube does not have an individual application that you can download on your PC.
Android Emulators to Download YouTube App for PC
You can always use an Android Emulator to install the YouTube app on your PC. A good android emulator we suggest is BlueStacks. You can install BlueStacks on your PC and then log in to the Playstore using your Google Id. Then search YouTube and download it on your system.
These are all the ways you can get YouTube on your PC. Check out the best Android Emulators for PC that you can download.