Although Twitter offers feature-rich mobile apps, desktop users prefer the company's web version for browsing the home feed and the latest trends. Many have complained about video playback errors on Twitter on Chrome. Here are the best ways to fix the Twitter video not playing issue on Google Chrome.
Twitter Blue subscribers can now download up to two hours of video streams, up to 8GB in size. Failure to download the same in Google Chrome can be frustrating. Before switching to another browser or mobile app, use the tricks below to enable smooth video playback in Chrome.
1. Check the network connection
Let's start with some basics first. Make sure you have an active internet connection on your PC or Mac, and try uploading videos again. You'll need to connect to a strong Wi-Fi network on both Mac and Windows, and confirm this via fast.com, enabling error-free video streaming.
2. Enable autoplay in Settings
Have you disabled autoplay on Twitter videos in your settings? You need to enable the same to start videos automatically without any problems. Here's what you need to do.
Step 1: Visit Twitter In Chrome.
Step 2: Select More from the sidebar. Expand Settings and Support and select "Settings and Privacy".
Step 3: Locate Accessibility, Display, and LanguagesSelect data usage.
Step 4: Click AutoPlay and select the radio button next to "On cellular or Wi-Fi."
3. Disable data saving on Twitter
Twitter offers Data Saver mode to apply some breaks to your data usage. If you enable it, you may This option prevents video playback in Google Chrome.It's time to disable it using the steps below.
Step 1: Go to Accessibility, Display, and LanguagesIn Twitter settings (see steps above).
Step 2: Open Data Usage and disable the check mark. Providing data.
Reload the Twitter web page and try playing the video again.
4. Open the tweet.
If you have disabled video autoplay in your Twitter settings, you will need to open the tweet, tap the play button, and try streaming the uploaded video.
5. The video is not available in your region.
During a high-profile sporting event, many Twitter users share their favorite clips on their feed. However, this may not be available in your region due to licensing issues. When you try to upload such clips to your Twitter feed, you may receive errors such as: “The video is not available in your region.”
The same problem persists when Twitter users share videos from popular TV shows and movies. Keep reading if you want to stream these videos in your region.
6. Try a VPN
Want to record your favorite player's goal or NFL hotspot on Twitter? If the clip isn't available in your region, connect to a VPN and try again.
When you connect to a VPN, it changes the IP address on your device. You can connect to a server in your region and reload your Twitter feed. However, you may see irrelevant ads popping up at home.
7. Disable video extensions
A corrupt or outdated Chrome extension may be interfering with video playback on Twitter. You should disable or remove irrelevant Chrome extensions using the steps below.
Step 1: Launch Chrome and click on Three vertical dots list in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Expand Extensions and select Extension management.
8. Hardware Acceleration Disk
Do you often have problems playing videos on popular websites like Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook? You need to enable hardware acceleration in Chrome and try again.
Step 1: Launch Chrome and click the three vertical dots menu in the upper-right corner. Open Settings.
9. The owner removed the video.
If the person removes the Tweet or video due to any issue, you can upload it to the platform. If the video is relevant, contact the person and request a video via direct message.
10. Try another browser
Still having trouble using Twitter on Chrome? It's time. To abandon Google Chrome for Microsoft Edge Or Safari or Firefox.
Enjoy buffer-free video playback on Twitter
If Twitter's servers are experiencing an outage, you may encounter Twitter videos not playing in Google Chrome and other platforms. You can confirm the issue by visiting Downdetector On the web. What trick worked for you? Share your results in the comments below.
