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How to Watch YouTube With Friends

Short Answer

How to watch YouTube with friends: Add AniDachi from the Chrome Web Store, open a full youtube.com/watch page, share the invite, and watch on each person's own tab with live playback sync. Full hub: YouTube watch party. Start from the AniDachi install page.

Start a Watchroom

Install AniDachi in Chrome. Join friends for free, or host with Plus or Pro on Crunchyroll, YouTube, and Netflix.

Start a Watchroom

Step-by-step

  1. Get AniDachi

    Open /extension, then choose Add to Chrome from the official AniDachi Chrome Web Store listing.

  2. Open the video

    Navigate to a full youtube.com/watch page (not Shorts or embeds).

  3. Create the watchroom

    Create a YouTube watchroom and copy the invite link.

  4. Invite friends

    Share the link so each friend joins on their own YouTube account.

  5. Watch live together

    Watch live with synced playback, chat, and reactions. Async catch-up is planned, not available today.

How to watch YouTube together (same workflow)

Searches for “how to watch YouTube together” map to the same setup: third-party sync on top of each viewer’s YouTube stream. AniDachi is the watchroom path; for long-distance schedules see watch YouTube together long distance.

Free live-only alternatives

  • Watch2Gether — browser room, paste a YouTube URL.
  • Teleparty — Chrome extension; live sync only (details).
  • Discord — voice + AniDachi sync beats Go Live quality (hybrid guide).

Published July 25, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · By AniDachi · Editorial policy

Start a Watchroom

Install AniDachi in Chrome. Join friends for free, or host with Plus or Pro on Crunchyroll, YouTube, and Netflix.

Start a Watchroom

Frequently asked questions

How do I watch YouTube with friends?

Install the AniDachi Chrome extension, open a full YouTube watch page, create a watchroom, and share the invite link. Friends join on their own YouTube sessions while playback stays synced for live nights.

How do I watch YouTube together (same question)?

“Watch YouTube together” and “watch YouTube with friends” are the same job: a third-party sync layer. Use AniDachi for live watchrooms, or Watch2Gether for a free live-only browser room.

Does YouTube have a built-in watch together feature?

YouTube supports SharePlay on iPhone and iPad, with a Premium member starting the session. For desktop Chrome, use a sync tool such as AniDachi, Watch2Gether, or Teleparty.

Is AniDachi free?

Yes — you can join a Plus, Pro or trial host's YouTube room for free. Creating your own rooms and recording personal watch progress require your own Plus or Pro access. Eligible Free accounts can try Plus or Pro free for 3 days, once per account. See the plan cards for your available offer. If your offer says “No card required”, your trial ends without a charge unless you choose to enable renewal. Trials started with a card keep the terms confirmed at checkout. Changing plans or billing periods does not restart the trial. Cancel renewal from Account → Subscription. Access continues until your current trial or paid period ends.

How do I watch YouTube together?

Same flow as watching with friends: Add AniDachi from the Chrome Web Store via /extension, open a full youtube.com/watch page, create a watchroom, and share the invite. Hub: /watch-youtube-together.