Google YouTube Music works great on macOS, and the best part is that you can install it as a standalone app even though it primarily runs through a web browser. Once installed, you can launch YouTube Music directly from your Dock or Applications folder, just like any other Mac application.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through two simple ways to install YouTube Music on your Mac. You can use either the built-in Safari browser or the Google Chrome browser, depending on your preference. We’ll also show you how to uninstall the app later if you no longer need it.
Install YouTube Music Using Safari on macOS
Safari allows you to create a web app directly from a website. This is one of the easiest ways to install YouTube Music on your Mac.
Follow these steps:
1. Open the Safari browser on your Mac.
2. Visit YouTube Music Official Website and sign in with your YouTube Music or Google account.
3. Once the website loads, click File from the top menu bar and select Add to Dock.
4. Enter a name for the application such as – YT Music or YouTube Music.
5. Click Add.
Safari will now create a standalone YouTube Music application and add it to your Dock. Once installed, you can launch YouTube Music directly from the Dock, the Applications folder, or Spotlight Search, just like any other Mac app.
The application runs independently of Safari, providing a more streamlined and desktop-like experience while still offering access to all the features available on YouTube Music.
Install YouTube Music Using Google Chrome on macOS
If you use Chrome, you can install YouTube Music as a Progressive Web App (PWA). This version behaves very similarly to a native desktop application.
If Chrome is not installed on your Mac, download it from the official website. Once installed, open Chrome and follow these steps to install YouTube Music on macOS:
1. Open Chrome and visit YouTube Music Official Website.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Look for the Install icon in the address bar. Click the Install YouTube Music button.
4. Click Install again in the confirmation window.
Chrome will now install YouTube Music as a desktop web app on your Mac.
How to Pin YouTube Music to the Dock
If you want quicker access to the app, you can pin the YouTube Music to the Dock. Here’s how:
1. Open the YouTube Music application.
2. Right-click the app icon in the Dock.
3. Select Options and click Keep in Dock.
Now you can launch YouTube Music anytime directly from the Dock.
How to Uninstall YouTube Music on macOS
The uninstall process depends on which installation method you used.
1. Remove the Safari Version
If you installed the app using Safari, then you can follow these steps to uninstall the YouTube Music:
1. Open Finder.
2. Click your username from the sidebar and open the Applications folder.
3. Locate the YT Music or YouTube Music app, right-click it and select Move to Trash.
2. Remove the Chrome Version
If you installed the app using Chrome, the uninstallation process is slightly different. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Open the YouTube Music app.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon in the app window, then select Uninstall YouTube Music.
3. Click Remove this app’s data from Chrome, then click Uninstall to remove the app completely.
After uninstalling the app, open the Trash and click Empty Trash to permanently remove YouTube Music and free up the storage space it was using on your Mac.
Wrapping Up
Installing YouTube Music on macOS is surprisingly simple, whether you use Safari or Google Chrome. Both methods allow you to run YouTube Music like a standalone desktop application without needing any complicated setup.
Safari offers a lightweight built-in solution, while Chrome provides a more app-like Progressive Web App experience. Either method works well, so you can choose the one that best fits your workflow.
