YouTube Nonstop for Safari (2026 Guide)

Need YouTube to play all night on iPhone/iPad or Mac? Try these fast fixes first, then join the waitlist for the one-click version.

Last verified: February 2026

Quick fixes (no coding)

1) Easiest (iPhone/iPad, no ads)

• Install Scriptable (App Store).
• Install the “Tubey 4K” Shortcut (RoutineHub).
• Use: In YouTube, tap Share → Tubey 4K. Plays in a floating window with screen off.

2) Safari extension route (iPhone/iPad/Mac)

• Install “Userscripts” from the App Store and enable it: Safari → Aa → Manage Extensions → turn on Userscripts and allow “All Websites.”
• Add the “YouTube Background Playback” userscript (GreasyFork).
• Refresh YouTube; background/lock playback should work.

3) Backup option (no setup)

• Install Brave for iOS → play the video → tap “Add to Playlist.” Brave caches it so it keeps playing with screen off.

When it breaks

iOS updates often disable Shortcuts or extensions. If video stops after updates, re-run the steps above.

Permanent fix

Apple keeps breaking workarounds. We’re building a native Safari solution that never needs re-installing.

Breaks often? Get the one-click version → Join the Waitlist