Microsoft Edge for Android to bypass YouTube paywall, play videos in background

Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 4:44 am ET1min read

Microsoft Edge for Android will allow YouTube videos to play in the background, bypassing the subscription paywall. Users can enable this feature by downloading Microsoft Edge Canary, accessing the settings menu, and enabling "Background video playback" toggle. This feature will allow non-subscribers to play YouTube videos in the background without pausing when switching tabs or apps.

Microsoft Edge for Android to bypass YouTube paywall, play videos in background

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