YouTube Music: Stream and Discover Music

YouTube Music is a music and audio streaming app by Google LLC that connects you to a wide range of songs, playlists, and music videos. It brings together official tracks, live performances, covers, remixes, and content that can be hard to find on other services.

The app is built around personalization. It creates playlists and mixes based on what you listen to most, and it offers activity-based mixes for workouts, relaxation, and focus sessions. You can also build your own playlists, get song suggestions, and collaborate with other music fans.

YouTube Music helps you discover new music through curated mixes like Discover Mix and New Release Mix. You can browse by genre, mood, or top charts from different countries. Lyrics are available for many songs, and you can switch between audio and video while listening.

This app is designed for casual listeners and music fans who want a simple way to explore a huge catalog. The free version includes ads, while a Music Premium subscription removes ads and adds background playback and downloads in supported countries.

Key features

• Access to music content including live performances, covers, remixes, and tracks not found elsewhere.
• Thousands of curated playlists across many genres and activities.
• Personalized playlists and mixes built around your favorite types of music.
• Activity mixes for workout, relax, and focus sessions.
• Personalized library showing liked and added songs, playlists, artists, and albums.
• Curated mixes such as Discover Mix and New Release Mix.
• Music discovery by genre and by mood, plus top charts from around the world.
• Song lyrics for singing along and seamless switching between audio and video.
• Listening on phone, desktop, smart speaker, smart TV, car, smart watch, and within supported apps.
• A Wear OS tile for quick access to your music, with compatibility for Google Maps, Waze, and Google Assistant.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the YouTube Music APK file, which is about 68 MB.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to complete.
5. Open YouTube Music and sign in with your Google account to start listening.
6. Make sure your device runs Android 8.0 or newer, since that is the minimum supported version.

Latest changes

The update adds a Discover Mix, a personalized playlist based on your most-listened tracks. It refreshes with new songs each Wednesday. Version 8.29.52 was released on 2026-10-10, following 6.42.52 on 2026-10-07. Current app size is 68 MB and requires Android 8.0 or newer.

YouTube Music is a good fit for beginners who want a straightforward way to stream music, explore new genres, and get personalized recommendations without a complicated setup. It is especially useful for people who already use other Google services and want their music available across many devices.

Try the Discover Mix, which updates with a new set of songs each Wednesday, to keep your listening routine fresh. If you use a Wear OS watch, add the YouTube Music tile for quicker access to your music.

For anyone who wants an easy way to stream songs, find new favorites, and listen across devices, YouTube Music covers the basics well. The free experience is ad-supported and limited in background playback, but the catalog and personalization are strong enough to make it worth trying.