3 Ways to Fix Safari Not Playing Videos on Mac
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Preliminary Fixes
Fix 1: Disable Ad-Blockers
Some websites may block video playback due to ad blockers. You should disable such extensions and try streaming videos again.
Step 1:LaunchSafarion Mac.
Step 2:ClickSafariat the top-right corner of the Menu bar and openSettings.
Step 3:Move to theExtensionstab. Select thetroubling extensionfrom the sidebar.
Step 4:Click onUninstalland open the same in Finder.
Step 5:Right-click onExtensionand move it toBin.
Now, try refreshing the webpage and check if the issue has been resolved. If it didn’t, move on to the next fix.
Also Read:How to delete website trackers from Safari
Fix 2: Clear Safari Cookies and Website Data
Safari may fail to play videos due to a corrupt cache. Try clearing the Safari cookies and website data. Here’s how.
Step 1:With Safari open on your Mac, clickSafariat the top-left corner of the Menu bar and selectSettings.
Step 2:When the Safari Settings window opens, go to thePrivacytab and click onManage Website Data.
Step 3:Click onRemove All>Doneand you are good to go.
If this didn’t fix the issue, move on to the next one.
Fix 3: Disable iCloud Private Relay
iCloud Private Relay shields your browsing history from prying eyes. The option is enabled by default for Safari users. You must disable iCloud Private Relay and try again. Here’s how.
Step 1:Click on theApple logoat the top-left corner and openSystem Settingsfrom the contextual menu.
Step 2: Now, select yourApple account> openiCloud.
Step 3:SelectPrivate Relay.
Step 4:Turn offPrivate Relay from the following menu.
Also Read:How to refresh webpages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Alternative: Try Using Another Browser
Since Chromium is the most popular rendering engine, many websites are optimized for it. You need to ditch Safari in favor of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on Mac and try streaming videos again.
Sometimes, websites remove videos for unknown reasons. If you visit the same website again, Safari may load the webpage from the cache and show an old video. However, you can’t play the video since it’s removed from the servers.
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Last updated on 09 July, 2024
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