Frequently Asked Questions

When watching any video on youtube.com, simply replace the word "youtube" in your browser address bar with "loopthistube" (e.g. www.loopthistube.com/watch?v=FYSHg3SajIY) and hit Enter. The video loads immediately with looper controls ready.

No. LoopThisTube uses the HTML5 audio pitch-preservation engine built into the modern YouTube player. Your audio remains in standard 440Hz concert pitch whether you practice at 0.25×, 0.50×, or 0.75× speed.

Open LoopThisTube in Safari or Chrome, tap the Share or Menu button, and select "Add to Home Screen". The app will install as a standalone PWA, opening full-screen without address bar clutter: perfect for music stands and dance studio mirrors.

Mirror Mode flips the video horizontally (scaleX(-1)). When a dance instructor moves their right hand, it mirrors your right side without mental translation. It is also invaluable for choreographers, martial artists, and guitarists observing hand technique.

Loop Delay introduces an intentional pause (1s, 2s, or 3s) between repetitions. Instead of immediately looping, the player pauses and shows a count-in, giving you time to reset your fingers on your instrument or step back into your dance starting position.

Yes, completely private. All saved timestamps, loop titles, and practice notes are stored strictly in your browser's local storage. They are never transmitted or stored on remote tracking servers.

Yes! In the Saved Loops section, click "Export JSON". You can then transfer that file to any other computer or tablet and click "Import" to restore your entire practice library.

No. LoopThisTube does not host, download, or rip video or audio files. All content is streamed client-side strictly through the official YouTube Embedded Player API in full compliance with YouTube terms.