Can I get a repeat button back?

Yes. Browser extensions like YouTube Looper Pro add a visible repeat button directly to the YouTube player with additional features like A-B looping.

YouTube Repeat Button: Where Did It Go and How to Get It Back

Q: Does YouTube have a repeat button?

YouTube has loop functionality via right-click, but there is no dedicated repeat button in the interface. The old visible loop button was removed years ago.

Q: How do I loop a video on YouTube now?

Right-click on the video player and select 'Loop'. This enables looping, but only for the entire video - not specific sections.

You remember there used to be a repeat button on YouTube. Right there below the video, next to the volume slider. You could tap it and the video would loop forever. Then one day it vanished.

The good news: you can get your repeat functionality back, plus much more. Here is what happened and how to fix it.

What Happened to the Repeat Button?

YouTube had a visible repeat icon in the old player interface. When YouTube redesigned to Material Design in 2017, they removed it from the main UI. The functionality still exists, but it is buried in the right-click menu.

The company never explained the removal officially. Best guess: they wanted a cleaner interface, or they assumed loop functionality was niche enough to hide.

How to Loop Now

Option 1: Right-click menu

Right-click on the video, select "Loop." That is it. Works for full-video looping only.

Option 2: Browser extension

Install YouTube Looper Pro. A repeat button appears below every video, plus you get A-B looping, speed control, and saved loop points.

What You Get with an Extension

Visible repeat button always visible
A-B looping for specific sections
Playback speed control (0.25x to 2x)
Automatic saving of loop points
Loop counter for practice tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

Does YouTube have a repeat button?

Not in the visible interface. You can access looping via right-click, but there is no dedicated button. Extensions restore this functionality.

How do I loop a video on YouTube now?

Right-click the video and select "Loop." This loops the entire video from start to finish.

Can I get a visible repeat button?

Yes. Browser extensions like YouTube Looper Pro add a visible loop button plus additional features like section looping.

Conclusion

YouTube removed the visible repeat button years ago, but the functionality remains hidden in the right-click menu. For a better experience, a browser extension restores the button and adds powerful features like A-B looping, speed control, and saved loop points. It is a free upgrade that makes YouTube much more useful for learning and practice.