Can’t Play Twitter Videos in Chrome? Here’s How You Can Fix It
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Key notes
- If you're using Chrome and your Twitter videos aren't playing, it could be because of an outdated browser.
- Usually, updating to the latest stable version of a browser does the trick but not always.
- You can try a different browser if possible, such as Firefox or Microsoft Edge if the problem persists.
If you are a Twitter user and have a habit of playing videos on the platform, you have probably come across a problem where you can’t play Twitter videos on your Chrome browser.
You may also have come across an issue where you get the Nothing to see here error but we have a comprehensive guide on how to fix it.
The issue of videos not playing in Chrome affects both desktop and mobile platforms and is likely to stem from a bug in the browser version you are using.
If you don’t have the time to troubleshoot, you can opt to use another browser or the Twitter desktop application and the videos should play just fine.
Why are my Twitter videos not playing on Chrome?
If you can’t play a Twitter video on your Chrome browser, it could be due to one or more of the following reasons:
- Outdated browser – Make sure you have the latest version of Chrome installed on your computer. If you’re using an earlier version of the browser, it may not be able to play some types of video files.
- Adblocker interference – Disable any ad blocker you might be using. Some users report that disabling Adblock Plus fixed the issue for them, but it’s not guaranteed to work for everyone.
- Cache and cookies – If you have a lot of websites saved in your browser’s cache, they could be preventing the video from playing. You may also come across an issue where Twitter videos are not playing on Wi-Fi. This can be fixed by clearing your cache and cookies.
Sometimes, it could be an isolated issue with your Chrome browser, and switching to another browser might just do the trick.
What can I do if Twitter videos aren’t playing in Chrome?
1. Update your browser
- Launch your Chrome browser and click the three vertical ellipses in the top right corner.
- Click Help then select About Google Chrome.
- Check if there is an update available.
2. Clear Cache and Cookies
- Launch your Chrome browser and click the three vertical ellipses in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Privacy and security then select Clear browsing data.
- Check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files then hit Clear data.
3. Disable adblocker
- Launch your Chrome browser and in a new tab, enter the following address:
chrome://extensions/ - Locate your adblocker and toggle the Disable button.
Hopefully, with the above troubleshooting steps, you are able to view Twitter videos. If not, we have an exceptional list of browsers to use with Twitter.
Let us know what solution worked for you in the comment section below.
