YouTube Music PWA for PC gets significant improvements in 2024

2024 saw significant improvements for YouTube Music PWA, making it a more competitive app.

Here's What We Know

Here are some of the key updates:

• Music downloads: As of March 2024, music.youtube.com finally allows you to download songs for offline playback, making it much more user-friendly for desktop users like Chromebooks.
• Updated design of albums and playlists: Last month, the YouTube Music website received an updated album and playlist design that matches the design of the Android tablet app. This two-column layout makes better use of screen space and makes the site look livelier.
• Expanded navigation bar: An expandable navigation bar was introduced in June 2023, providing quick access to playlists.
• Remembers the last song played: As of May 2024, YTM remembers the last song (or podcast episode) played, making it easier to resume playback quickly.
• Updated mini-player: In March 2024, the mini-player was updated to match the "Now Playing" design in mobile apps, making the interface cleaner and more modern.

While Android and iOS will likely continue to be the preferred platforms for YouTube Music, the significant improvements to PWA in 2024 show that Google is committed to making its web app more powerful and user-friendly.

Source: 9to5Google