Summary: If you’re having problems watching YouTube videos with Safari browser, then you’re not alone. After the release of a few latest versions of the browser, many users are raising concerns about YouTube not working on Safari. The most commonly faced errors are black screen, no audio, videos not opening, etc. In this article, you will learn all about the reasons behind this problem and the solutions to fix it.
YouTube is the most famous and convenient platform for streaming and uploading videos across the globe. However, you could face problems accessing it through Safari browser, especially if it’s the latest version. You may see the same video working fine with other browsers such as Firefox and Chrome, but your favorite OS browser (which is Safari in this case) may be acting up.
This glitch can happen due to several reasons which are unknown to most users. Despite searching for the solution across Apple Support Forums, nothing concrete seems to turn up.
Fortunately though, we have a remedy to fix the problem of Safari not playing videos that just might work! But before we get to discussing it, let’s try to get to the root of the problem. This may also help you avoid the same issue in the future.
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This is the most common reason why Safari isn’t successful in playing YouTube videos. Often, mismatched or faulty third-party plugins can hamper the compatibility for YouTube in the browser causing the videos to not play.
Improper security or network settings can cause this problem on your device.
An outdated or corrupted browser can also lead to this issue.
Sometimes the problem arises due to weak internet connection or low network strength. An impacted YouTube server could also be the reason your Safari can’t play YouTube videos.
If YouTube is not working on any browser on your device, then you should know that the problem is with the device. This can happen due to outdated versions or other underlying issues.
If your device is running low on storage or RAM, this can cause issues with YouTube video loading.
Now, let’s move on to the solutions for YouTube not working on Safari.
A strong internet connection is required to play online videos smoothly. A high-speed Wi-Fi connection ensures this requirement is fulfilled. But there can be some problems with it too.
Follow these steps to check your Wi-Fi connectivity:
For MacBook
For iPhone and iPad
Also make sure that you are not using any VPN. If you are and it is on, then disable it and try to reconnect to YouTube.
All web browsers allow us to enable or disable the permissions for a specific website. Check if the Safari browser on your device hasn’t revoked YouTube’s permission. To check, simply:
To solve a website loading issue, clearing the browser cache and cookies (and even the browsing history) is the most common solution. By doing this with Safari, you can improve your online video streaming experience.
Follow the below steps:
For MacBook
For iPhone and iPad
More often than not, users install browser extensions to enhance their browsing experience. However, sometimes faulty extensions can cause more trouble than help. If you have installed the YouTube browser extension, a technical glitch with it could be the cause of the issue.
The recommended way to fix this is disabling all extensions in your browser and then enabling them one by one. This will help you identify the exact culprit. Simply go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions and disable all extensions. Thereafter, try launching YouTube. If it works, you can be sure the issue is with one of your extensions.
Have you considered that maybe the issue is with your browser installation or some other setting? Most users have at least two web browsers installed on their Macs. If not, download another browser, install it, and try to launch YouTube with it. If it works on the alternate browser, you can be sure the issue is with your Safari installation. In this case, proceed to the fix discussed next.
One of the quickest options to solve any issue in an application is to restart it. Therefore, simply quit the Safari browser and restart your device. Then check the browser if it plays the YouTube videos, if not, try resetting or updating the Safari.
For MacBook, follow the below steps to reset Safari after clearing cache, cookies and history:
To update Safari after clearing cache, cookies and history:
Just like extensions, many users install ad blockers and content blockers on their browsers to improve their browsing experience. This helps them in avoiding ads and content they don’t wish to see popping on their screens. If you have such apps installed within your browser, try removing them before opening YouTube.
To play embedded YouTube videos in Safari, you must have JavaScript enabled. Without it, you are likely to see broken content or crashing YouTube videos.
Here are the steps you should follow:
Instead of watching lengthy YouTube videos online, many users prefer downloading them and enjoy watching them in their free time. However, sometimes, interruption between downloads can lead to damage or corruption to such video.
If this happens, the best way to fix such damaged videos is to use a professional video repair tool. We recommend using Stellar Repair for Video to fix any kind of video issues on MacBook, iPhone, iPad, as well as Windows systems. The tool uses advanced algorithms to help users overcome the most complex of video related problems within a few clicks. Through a simple 3-step repair process, this software can help you fix buggy, glitch, or distorted videos to ensure a smooth playback experience.
Here are the steps to repair an MP4 file with Stellar Repair for Video:
As we discussed in this article, there could be several reasons why your Safari is not playing YouTube videos. Most likely, the issue could be with your device or your browser. We hope that the methods mentioned above can help you efficiently overcome the problem.
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I recently upgraded the internet router at my home and since then I have been facing this issue on my Mac where YouTube videos works on and off. Is my router an issue? As earlier, I never faced this issue.
Hi Gurang, It may be an issue as you have said earlier you never faced this issue with your previous router. If you are using any VPN, then also you might check the compatibility as well. Try to turn off the VPN after restarting your router. This might solve your issue.
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