YouTube Music

The world of music dedicated to you

Google Inc. · com.google.android.apps.youtube.music

4.2 out of 5 (459 ratings) 2B downloads v9.40.51 68.1 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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Same certificate as v8.29.52, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.40.51 (94051240)
Updated: Oct 5, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 68.1 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Android TV: Supported
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Nov 12, 2015
Permissions: 27 (5 sensitive)
Website: music.youtube.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

YouTube Music is an app by Google Inc. in the Music & Audio category, listed since November 2015. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps. It also supports Android TV.

Since version 6.42.52, the APK grew from 55.9 MB to 68.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 27 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, Bluetooth advertise and Bluetooth connect. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.37.54. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.2out of 5459 ratings

5 ★69%
4 ★5%
3 ★14%
2 ★2%
1 ★10%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v9.40.51

Add variety to your routine with the new Discover Mix, a personalised playlist with songs that you'll love based on what you listen to the most. With a new set of songs each Wednesday, there is always more to explore.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “market2019arabic”.

Connecting you to the world of music: ● Music content including live performances, covers, remixes and music content you can't find elsewhere ● Thousands of curated playlists across many genres and activities Get personalised music, perfect for every moment: ● Personalised playlists and Mixes made just for you, built around your favourite types of music ● Personalised activity mixes for your Workout, Relax and Focus sessions ● Create playlists with song suggestions or collaborate with other music fans to create the perfect playlist ● Personalised Library to see all of your liked and added songs, playlists, artists and albums Stay on top of the trends and discover new music: ● Take a look at curated-for-you mixes such Discover Mix and New Release Mix ● Discover music-based genres (Hip Hop, Pop, Country, Dance and Electronic, Blues, Indie and Alternative, Jazz, K-pop, Latin, Rock and more) ● Discover music-based moods (Chill, Feel Good, Energy Booster, Sleep, Focus, Romance, Workout, Commute, Party) ● Explore top charts from all over the world Enhance your listening experience with unique features: ● Song lyrics so you can sing along to your favourites ● Switch seamlessly between audio and video ● Listen on your phone, desktop, smart speaker, smart TV, car, smart watch and within your favourite apps. ● Add a Tile on your Wear OS watch to quickly access your music. ● Compatible with Google Maps, Waze, Google Assistant and more. Upgrade to Music Premium (available in selected countries) to enjoy: ● Listen ad-free ● Play music in the background ● Access your downloads, including smart downloads ● Switch seamlessly between audio and video, only with YouTube Music ---------- Only first-time YouTube Red, Music Premium, YouTube Premium and Google Play Music subscribers are eligible for trials, introductory offers or promotional pricing.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.42.52. Since v8.24.52 it requires Android 8.0+.

v9.40.51 LATEST Oct 5, 2026 68.1 MB TRUSTED v9.37.54 Sep 17, 2026 68.8 MB TRUSTED v8.24.52 Oct 6, 2026 70 MB TRUSTED v6.42.52 Oct 7, 2026 55.9 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

YouTube Music among popular Music & Audio apps

YouTube Music is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Music & Audio category.

YouTube Music and the Music & Audio apps ranked next to it by downloads
App	Rating	Downloads	Download size
YouTube Music (this app)	4.2 (459)	2B	68.1 MB
WOW FM - Radios & Podcasts	–	1B+	64.4 MB
Spotify: Music and Podcasts	4.3 (3,489)	1B+	145 MB
Google Podcasts	4.9 (21)	500M+	2.7 MB
JioSaavn Music & Radio – including JioMusic	4.4 (48)	500M+	15.3 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Music & Audio ranking by downloads (pre-installed system apps left out). Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as v8.29.52, which matches Google Play v8.29.52 · v8.24.52 · v6.42.52

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Oct 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D5:6D:1C:33:F2:DA:82:11:8C:DD:CC:2F:23:23:F0:18:99:75:49:96
File MD5a1838a3d7a704210ee655808402bba82
Uploaded by “market2019arabic” Bronze tier · 1,173 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (27)

YouTube Music requests 27 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Access local network android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.google.android.apps.youtube.music.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request companion start foreground services from background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_START_FOREGROUND_SERVICES_FROM_BACKGROUND
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Run user initiated jobs android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

YouTube Music APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of YouTube Music for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 6.42.52 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 6.42.52 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is YouTube Music free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the YouTube Music APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 8.29.52, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a1838a3d7a704210ee655808402bba82.