For those who want a more "native" feel—including features like global hotkeys, taskbar integration, and advanced audio controls—there are also popular third-party alternatives. How to Install the Official YouTube Music Desktop PWA

The official way to "download" YouTube Music on your PC or Mac is by installing it as a PWA using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This creates a dedicated window without browser toolbars and a shortcut on your desktop. Downloading the app for PC. - YouTube Music Community

If you’re looking to , you might be surprised to find that Google does not offer a traditional, standalone ".exe" or ".dmg" installer like Spotify. Instead, Google officially provides a Progressive Web App (PWA) , which functions as a lightweight desktop application directly through your browser.