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Loop YouTube in the Background

March 16, 2026 • 3 min read

You want YouTube playing while you work. Maybe background music, maybe a tutorial you listen to. Here is how to loop YouTube in the background.

Desktop Browsers

Chrome/Edge: Right-click the tab and select "Mute tab." Minimize the browser or switch to another window. The video keeps playing and looping.

Enable Loop First

Before minimizing, right-click the video and select "Loop." The entire video plays continuously.

For Section Loops

With YouTube Looper Pro, set your A-B loop points first, then minimize. The specific section keeps repeating in the background.

Background Loop Tips

Set your loop, mute the tab, minimize, and work.

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