YouTube Music Desktop App (Unofficial)

YouTube Music Desktop App (Unofficial) is an open-source music player that brings YouTube Music to your Windows PC with native app benefits and extended features. Access millions of songs directly from your desktop, read lyrics as you listen, and discover related tracks—all without leaving the application.

When you first open the app, you'll see a modern home feed displaying trending tracks and curated playlists. Browse popular songs people are listening to right now, or explore playlists for workouts, relaxation, and various genres. The app learns your taste over time and recommends music tailored to your listening habits.

The Explore tab lets you discover newly released music and search by genre. You can also access long-form sessions—hour-long mixes and compilations you can play without constant interaction. Sign in with your Google account to sync your library, viewing history, and playback across devices. Your saved playlists and listening preferences stay synchronized, and the app pulls recommendations based on what you already love.

One of the standout features is the plugin system. The app includes dozens of optional plugins by default: an ad blocker to remove interruptions, and a music downloader that lets you save tracks for offline playback. You can manually download individual songs, enable automatic downloads for everything you play, or set a threshold—download a song automatically once you've listened past a certain point. This way, your favorite music is always stored locally on your PC.

Like most modern media players, this desktop app supports background playback. Minimize the window or turn off your screen and music keeps playing. Use your keyboard and mouse to pause, play, skip tracks, or adjust volume without opening the app window.

Download YouTube Music Desktop App (Unofficial) if you want a dedicated Windows music player for YouTube Music that goes beyond the web browser experience.