YouTube Music for Windows is a free desktop app from th-ch that gives YouTube Music its own window and adds plugins, including an ad blocker and a downloader. Version 3.12.0 is only 0.6 MB and was updated on June 28, 2026.
Who the plugin-based desktop client fits
This app suits people who want YouTube Music in a separate window instead of a browser tab. It is built with Electron, and the tags also list Mac, so the same project is not limited to Windows.
It sits in the music players category. Alternatives include Spotify, foobar2000, Winamp, iTunes, TIDAL and Deezer.
Built-in ad blocker and downloader in practice
The project bundles custom plugins, including a built-in ad blocker and a downloader. Check the GitHub page for the full set of plugins.
Free, MIT-licensed, with few details
YouTube Music for Windows costs nothing and uses the MIT license. The full source lives in the th-ch/youtube-music repository on GitHub, where you can browse the plugin code.
YouTube Music pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MIT license and public source code on GitHub
- Built-in ad blocker and downloader
- Small package at 0.6 MB
- Updated on June 28, 2026 to version 3.12.0
Cons
- Plugin list is best checked on the GitHub page
- Not limited to one platform, so behavior may differ between Windows and Mac
- Built with Electron, which runs as its own app window
Is YouTube Music safe?
Because the project is MIT-licensed and open, anyone can read the code behind its plugins, including the ad blocker and downloader. No scan results were provided, so run your own check on the file before opening it.
How to install YouTube Music
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start YouTube Music from the Start menu.
