YouTube Nonstop: Complete Guide to Continuous Video Playback [Official Features & Extensions]

"I was listening to YouTube as work BGM, but it suddenly stopped..."
"The 'Continue watching?' message keeps appearing and it's so annoying."

 

When you want to keep YouTube playing for a long time, having playback stop automatically can be a major source of stress.

 

In this article, we'll thoroughly explain techniques for continuous YouTube playback without interruptions, using the keyword "YouTube Nonstop" .

 

From using "official features" that anyone can use to "convenient browser extensions" that automatically bypass those annoying pause messages, we'll introduce methods to make your YouTube life more comfortable.

1. [Basic] How to Use YouTube's Official Features for Nonstop Playback

First, let's look at how to achieve continuous playback using only YouTube's standard features without any special tools. There are some surprisingly unknown features, so check them out.

① Turn ON Autoplay

This is the simplest method. Turn ON the toggle switch inside the video player (on the right side of the playback bar or near the settings icon).

 

When this is ON, the next related video will automatically play when the current video ends, allowing nonstop viewing.

② Use Loop Playback Feature

If you want to "keep listening to this one song" or "loop this ambient sound video," use the loop feature.

 

1. Right-click on the playing video (on smartphones, go to settings gear icon → more settings).
2. Select "Loop" from the menu.

 

This will repeat the same video indefinitely until you manually stop it.

③ Create Playlists

If you want to play only your favorite songs or videos in order, creating a playlist is the most reliable method.

 

If you create lists like "For Work" or "For Sleep," videos within that list will continue playing in order.

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2. [Solution] How to Prevent "Continue watching?" from Appearing

When playing for long periods on PC, a popup saying "Video paused. Continue watching?" may appear, forcing playback to stop.

 

Bypassing this is the true "YouTube Nonstop." Here, we'll introduce solutions for this.

Use the "YouTube NonStop" Chrome Extension

When viewing on PC (Google Chrome, Edge, etc.), the ultimate solution is installing a browser extension.

 

The most recommended one is aptly named "YouTube NonStop" extension.

Installation Steps

1. Search for "YouTube NonStop" in the Chrome Web Store (or access here).
2. Click the "Add to Chrome" button.
3. Installation complete!

What Can It Do?

Just by installing this extension, the moment the "Continue watching?" confirmation screen appears, the tool automatically clicks "Yes" for you .

 

You don't need to do anything. Whether you're sleeping or working, YouTube literally continues playing "nonstop."

 

A Firefox version also exists, so most major browsers are compatible.

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3. [Mobile Version] How to Play Without Stopping on Smartphones?

For smartphone apps, the aforementioned extensions cannot be used (except for some Android browsers). For comfortable nonstop playback on smartphones, the following methods are recommended.

 

• Subscribe to YouTube Premium: This is the official paid plan. Not only will ads disappear, but background playback becomes possible, so audio won't stop even when you turn off the screen.
• Choose Long Videos (1 hour+): Continuously playing short videos tends to trigger stop confirmations more easily. By choosing long videos like "Work BGM 3 hours" from the start, you can reduce the risk of stopping.

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Summary: Create a Comfortable BGM Environment with YouTube Nonstop

There are two main ways to enjoy YouTube without interruptions:

 

1. Master official features (autoplay, loop, playlists)
2. Disable stop popups with the "YouTube NonStop" extension

 

Especially for those who want to use YouTube as work BGM on PC, installing the extension is highly recommended. Set up a "youtube nonstop" environment and enjoy a stress-free music life!