Cannot open Youtube links in Youtube app

As the tittle suggests, I have the Youtube app as well as Chrome and some other apps installed on my iPhone 6 Plus (running iOS 12.5.2. However, whenever I click a Youtube link in any browser, or from a specific message app (where someone sends me a link), it will open Youtube in the browsers.


I reinstalled Youtube, but got same result.


Kindly advise. Thank you!

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 6:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2021 7:02 AM

Yeah I have done some intensive researches online, and most of the suggestions point to what you say here.

Unfortunately, there is no “Open in Youtube” option when I long press the links. And also, mine is iOS 12.5.2 so it does not look like your image.

I am so desperate I have to come here and ask the community.



As you can see here, I long press a link in Chrome, and there are only 3 options:

  • Open in a new tab
  • Read later
  • Copy URL


I have Youtube installed as below:

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Jul 5, 2021 7:02 AM in response to SravanKrA

Yeah I have done some intensive researches online, and most of the suggestions point to what you say here.

Unfortunately, there is no “Open in Youtube” option when I long press the links. And also, mine is iOS 12.5.2 so it does not look like your image.

I am so desperate I have to come here and ask the community.



As you can see here, I long press a link in Chrome, and there are only 3 options:

  • Open in a new tab
  • Read later
  • Copy URL


I have Youtube installed as below:

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