Video Toggle puts a single button in the player for switching between the music video and the audio-only view, and can remove the video tab entirely if you never want it.

Audio-only mode uses noticeably less CPU and bandwidth, which matters on laptops and metered connections.

What it does

  • One-click switch between video and song mode
  • Optionally remove the video tab so the app never loads video
  • Lower CPU and data usage in audio-only mode

How to enable Video Toggle

  1. Install YouTube Music Desktop App for Windows, macOS or Linux.
  2. Open the app menu and choose Plugins.
  3. Switch on Video Toggle.
  4. Open its options entry to adjust the settings.

Frequently asked questions

Does song mode save battery?

Yes — not decoding video is one of the biggest power savings available in the app on a laptop.

Will it remember my choice?

The mode persists across tracks and restarts until you switch it back.

Video Toggle ships with the app

Free, open source, and one toggle away — along with 42 other plugins.

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