Resolve The “YouTube Autoplay Button is Missing” Issue on PC/Mobile

Many YouTube users love using the autoplay button, which allows YouTube to play one video after another based on the user’s viewing history and other recommendation factors. This helps improve the YouTube experience without choosing a video after the previous one ends. Also known as “Autoplay,” this feature can be enabled with a toggle button. If you’re accustomed to this feature and it’s suddenly gone, don’t worry. This article on systweak blog will walk you through simple solutions to restore the missing YouTube Autoplay button.

Where Is The Autoplay Button On YouTube

The YouTube Autoplay button has been removed from the top-right corner of the app page, which is why it’s no longer visible.

To locate the YouTube Autoplay button in its new position and enable it, sign in to YouTube and select a video to watch. Once the video starts playing, look at the video control bar at the bottom. You’ll see a toggle button—hover over your cursor to check whether it’s turned on or off.

Why Is There No Autoplay Button On YouTube

No definite reason can cause the Autoplay button to be missing on YouTube. It can be any of the reasons listed below or a combination of multiple factors.

• Browser cache and stored cookies can lead to features such as YouTube Autoplay malfunctioning, disappearing, or not working properly. 
• An outdated web browser or app.
• Some extensions, like Ad Blockers, interfere with Javascript on a webpage to prevent ads and, at the same time, may hinder some features, such as the Autoplay button.
• YouTube playlists consist of multiple videos set to play consecutively and do not require the Autoplay button.

Also Read – How to Watch Deleted YouTube Videos

Fix – YouTube Autoplay Button Missing On Chrome

We have listed a few methods to enable autoplay on YouTube by returning the toggle button based on why this issue occurs. You can follow each method individually and check if the problem has been resolved. This way, you can ignore the remaining methods after fixing the issue. Let us begin.

Method 1 – Sign Out & Sign In Your YouTube Account

The first method experts recommend is to sign out of the YouTube account and then sign back in. The missing Autoplay button could result from a temporary glitch and can be fixed by a log-out and log-in activity.

1. Open YouTube on the Chrome browser, click the Profile circle in the top right corner and select Sign Out.

2. You will be immediately logged out, and a small box with a Sign In button will appear on the screen.

3. Click on the button and enter the password associated with this Google account to log back in.

Method 2 – Delete Cookies And Cache From Your Browser

Cache and Cookies are temporary files that help the browser load the web pages faster. This is done by saving certain elements on your hard disk and using them to open the webpage instead of downloading new copies whenever the user accesses the page. However, over time, these temporary files accumulate and create conflicts that may result in the Autoplay button being missing. Here are the steps to remove these junk files from your browser.

Chrome Open the browser and click on the hamburger menu in the top-right corner. Select Delete Browsing Data, and a new window will appear. Click on the Delete Data button to proceed.	Edge Open the browser and click the three dots in the top-right corner. Select Settings, then click Cookies and Site Permissions in the new tab. Click on Manage and Delete Cookies, and then enable the Clear Browsing Data on Close option.
Firefox Double-click the Firefox shortcut to open it, then click the three horizontal lines.  Select the Settings tab, which will open a new tab. In the left pane, click on Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data, and then click Clear again to confirm.	Opera Press the Windows key and type “Opera.” Click on the relevant result to open the browser.  Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner and select Settings. In the new tab, scroll down and click Delete Browsing Data, then click the Delete Data button.

 

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4. Click on the Optimize button.
5. Sit back and relax, and the Advanced System Optimizer will optimize your PC.

Method 3 – Update Your Web Browser

Updating your browser can resolve major and minor issues by enhancing its compatibility and features. Below, we’ve outlined the update steps for the four most popular browsers:

Chrome Open the browser and click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner. Hover over Help and select About Google Chrome. The update for Chrome will begin automatically.	Edge Open the browser and click the three dots in the top-right corner. Hover over Help and Feedback and select About Microsoft Edge. The update process for Edge will begin automatically.
Firefox Double-click the Firefox shortcut to open the browser, then click the three horizontal lines. Select Help from the dropdown menu and choose About Firefox. Click Restart to Update, and Firefox will close to complete the update.	Opera Press the Windows key and type “Opera.” Click the relevant result to open the browser. Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner and select Update and Recovery. In the new tab, click the Check for Update button.

Method 4 – Disable Adblocker Extensions

While extensions improve the user experience in a browser, they can sometimes conflict with its normal operation. We will start by disabling the ad blocker extensions first and then carry on disabling all extensions to determine if they are causing the issue. If the issue is resolved, enable one extension at a time to see which extension causes the problem.

Chrome Open the browser and click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner.  Hover over Extensions and click on Manage Extensions. A new tab will open. To disable each extension, slide the toggle buttons under them to the left.	Edge Open the browser and click the three dots in the top-right corner.  Select Extensions, and a new window will appear. In this window, click on Manage Extensions. A new tab will open with a list of extensions. To disable each one, click the toggle button under it and slide it to the left.
Firefox Double-click the Firefox shortcut to open the browser, then click the three horizontal lines. Click the Jigsaw Puzzle Piece icon in the top-right corner and select Manage Extensions. To disable an extension, slide its toggle button to the left.	Opera Press the Windows key and type “Opera.” Click the relevant result to open the browser.  Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner, hover over Extensions, and select Extensions from the menu. Click the Disable button under each extension to turn them off.

Method 5 – Reset Browser

Once you’ve cleared the browser cache, disabled the extensions, and updated the browser, the error should no longer appear. However, if the issue persists, you may need to reset the browser by following the steps below:

Chrome Open the browser and click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select Settings and choose Reset Settings from the left panel. Click Reset Settings on the right panel, then confirm by clicking the Reset Settings button.	Edge Open the browser and click the three dots in the top-right corner. Select Settings, then choose Reset Settings from the left panel. Click Reset Settings on the right side, then click the Reset button.
Firefox Double-click the Firefox shortcut to open the browser, then click the three horizontal lines. Select Help from the dropdown menu and choose More Troubleshooting Information. A new tab will open; click the Refresh Firefox button in the top-right corner.	Opera Press the Windows key and type “Opera.” Click the relevant result to open the browser. Click the Opera logo in the top-left corner and select Settings. Scroll down to the Reset Settings section in the right panel and click the Reset button.

Method 6 – Reinstall The Browser

Browsers are carefully developed by their creators to ensure smooth running on devices. If none of the previous steps have resolved the issue, the last option is to uninstall and reinstall the browser. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Press the Windows key and type “Add or remove programs.”

2. Click on the relevant search result to open the Settings window.
3. A list of installed programs will appear. Scroll down to find the browser you want to remove.
4. Click the three dots next to the browser and select Uninstall.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the browser from your PC.
6. Restart your PC and reinstall your preferred browser using the alternate browser.

Method 7 – Do Not Use YouTube Playlists

When playing a video from a YouTube playlist, the player will automatically play the next video in the sequence, and you won’t see the Autoplay button. This is normal behavior. To check for the Autoplay button, try playing a video that isn’t part of a playlist.

Method 8 – Use An Alternate Browser

If the issue continues after reinstalling the browser, you may want to consider switching to a different one. Remember that Chrome, Edge, and Opera use the same Chromium engine. Try Firefox, which is built on a different platform, might be a good idea.

Bonus Tip – Fix the YouTube Autoplay button that is missing on Mobile Devices

If you are facing the same issue on your Android mobile device, follow these quick steps to get back to the Autoplay button.

Fix 1 – Delete YouTube App Cache

1. Tap on Settings > Apps > YouTube.
2. Scroll down and tap on Storage.

3. Tap on the Clear Cache button.

Fix 2 – Modify App Settings

1. Launch The YouTube app and click the circular Profile button in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap the Settings icon (gear or cog) in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down the Settings and tab on the Playback option.
4. Slide the toggle button next to the Auto-Play Next Video option towards the right to enable it.

Fix 3 – Update App

1. Open the Play Store app to update any app to the latest version.
2. Tap the Profile circular icon in the top right corner and tap on Manage Apps and Devices.

3. Finally, tap on Updates Available and the Update button next to YouTube.

Editor’s Note – You can download YouTube videos only if they do not fall under copyright protection using an online video downloader app and store them on your PC. These videos can be played offline and in the sequence you have decided beforehand.

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The solutions provided above will restore the missing YouTube Autoplay button. We would love to hear all about your experience. Note which method helped you fix the issue in the comments section below.

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