Top 10 YouTube Tricks You Didn’t Know in 2025
Why YouTube Keeps Getting Better
YouTube is not just for watching cat videos anymore. In 2025 it has grown into a full platform for learning earning and entertainment. But many people still dont know all the cool tricks hidden inside the app and website. So here are 10 YouTube tips that will make your experiance even better.
Double Tap for Fast Forward or Rewind
You can now double tap on left or right side of the video to go back or skip ahead. Tap more than once for longer jumps. Works great when you missed something.
Use Shortcuts on PC
Pressing K pauses the video
J rewinds
L skips ahead
And M mutes audio. Easy control without touching mouse.
Create GIFs from Videos
Just add “gif” before “youtube” in the link. Like gifyoutube.com/yourvideoID and it takes you to a GIF maker site with that clip ready.
Loop Videos Automatically
Right click on the video and choose Loop to repeat the video again and again. Good for music or study content.
Use YouTube on Smart TV as Remote
Open YouTube app on both TV and mobile. Tap the cast icon and control playback from your phone.
Watch in Mini Player While Browsing
Click the mini player icon to keep watching while searching for other videos.
Hide Ads with Brave Browser
Using Brave browser on PC or mobile blocks most YouTube ads without extra plugins.
Download Videos for Offline
YouTube Premium lets you save videos offline. But even free users can do this in some countries using the download button.
Translate Captions Instantly
Some videos have captions in other languages. Tap settings and turn on auto translate to your language.
Access Stats for Nerds
Right click on a video and click Stats for Nerds to see bitrate resolution and more nerdy info.
