# Latest **URL:** https://community.w2g.tv/latest.md [Latest](https://community.w2g.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.w2g.tv/categories.md) --- ## [Autoplay in background tab not working](https://community.w2g.tv/t/autoplay-in-background-tab-not-working/166930)
**Author:** [@user\_95f53b7185f71fb](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_95f53b7185f71fb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/autoplay-in-background-tab-not-working/166930 "2025-02-02T10:39:04Z")
Video playback might not start when Watch2Gether in a browser tab which is currently in the background and not active. At the core this behaviour is caused by a browser restriction which limits autoplay in background ta… --- ## [FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions](https://community.w2g.tv/t/faq-frequently-asked-questions/148604)
**Author:** [@user\_37dd2cf7af49374](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_37dd2cf7af49374)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/faq-frequently-asked-questions/148604 "2021-02-15T14:58:57Z")
Here’s a list of frequently-encountered issues and questions :smiley: If you can’t find a solution here, please post a new issue in the Help or Bugs categories. When you post an issue, please include basic information … --- ## [How to use Watch2Gether?](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-to-use-watch2gether/736)
**Author:** [@user\_95f53b7185f71fb](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_95f53b7185f71fb)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-to-use-watch2gether/736 "2025-06-03T20:36:50Z")
How to use Watch2Gether Klicke hier für die Deutsche Version Watch2Gether is a social video website that allows you to watch videos and other content in sync with others. This post explains how to use Watch2Gether and… --- ## [Chat history Save](https://community.w2g.tv/t/chat-history-save/208200)
**Author:** [@user\_94cdac570559754](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_94cdac570559754)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/chat-history-save/208200 "2026-09-21T20:07:44Z")
If possible, please save the Room chat history. Old chats are disappearing after refreshing the page. I hope you will think about it. Thank you! --- ## [prevent non-moderators from changing the playlist order](https://community.w2g.tv/t/prevent-non-moderators-from-changing-the-playlist-order/207684)
**Author:** [@user\_3e6140fdc1f6367](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_3e6140fdc1f6367)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/prevent-non-moderators-from-changing-the-playlist-order/207684 "2026-09-14T17:49:04Z")
How can I prevent non-moderators from changing the playlist order but still allow them to add music to the playlist? Because if I enable playlist moderator-only access, they won’t be able to add music to the playlist. --- ## [Everytime I try to enter a room it says it doesn't exist](https://community.w2g.tv/t/everytime-i-try-to-enter-a-room-it-says-it-doesnt-exist/188944)
**Author:** [@user\_8a99df22b232eea](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_8a99df22b232eea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/everytime-i-try-to-enter-a-room-it-says-it-doesnt-exist/188944 "2026-09-13T20:17:33Z")
I have a lot of rooms made by friends and also me saved, but doesn’t matter wich one I try to enter it always says it doesn’t exist. I tried entering using the normal site and also sharable links. --- ## [Recover chat in a room](https://community.w2g.tv/t/recover-chat-in-a-room/207971)
**Author:** [@user\_ac370ab66657d2e](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_ac370ab66657d2e)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/recover-chat-in-a-room/207971 "2026-09-10T19:22:42Z")
acidentally i have removed the chat from a room how do i make it visible again in that room? --- ## [Duplicating rooms](https://community.w2g.tv/t/duplicating-rooms/150157)
**Author:** [@user\_7de71c6d85f7b00](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_7de71c6d85f7b00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/duplicating-rooms/150157 "2026-09-03T20:46:46Z")
Hello ! With my friend, we created and we’re using a room for our RPG tabletops, but sometimes we play in the same time, but not at the same table. So, meanwhile a group is enjoying our good playlist, the other not. Is… --- ## [Open button not responding](https://community.w2g.tv/t/open-button-not-responding/207788)
**Author:** [@user\_f6f7b835f96fcc2](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_f6f7b835f96fcc2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/open-button-not-responding/207788 "2026-09-02T13:28:03Z")
Brave browser, Nobara Linux been working fine for about a year, stopped responding less than 48 hours ago Happy to check any console/debugging stuff, seems like it’s exclusive to my setup in some way as a fresh install… --- ## [Watch2Gether is not playing any music](https://community.w2g.tv/t/watch2gether-is-not-playing-any-music/207741)
**Author:** [@user\_ddf9166a3847c4d](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_ddf9166a3847c4d)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/watch2gether-is-not-playing-any-music/207741 "2026-08-28T20:28:29Z")
I’m in a room that is hosted by someone else. Everyone in the room is able to listen to the music but for some reason I am the only one not able to. A small shield symbol is appearing above where the video would be and I… --- ## [Volume resets to 100% every refresh/launch](https://community.w2g.tv/t/volume-resets-to-100-every-refresh-launch/204175)
**Author:** [@user\_c916f865ce272be](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_c916f865ce272be)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/volume-resets-to-100-every-refresh-launch/204175 "2026-08-26T02:58:37Z")
Volume used to save between sessions. Now it resets to 100% and deafens and hurts the ears of my friends. Please un-break what you broke. --- ## [Time to adapt or die!](https://community.w2g.tv/t/time-to-adapt-or-die/207701)
**Author:** [@user\_7a59baf3a0da300](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_7a59baf3a0da300)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/time-to-adapt-or-die/207701 "2026-08-26T02:51:27Z")
I came here to watch videos with other people about various topics. I didn’t have a video in mind, just wanted to chat for a bit. Many people probably come here with the same focus, let’s see if anyone is discussing t… --- ## [How do I get notifications when people enter and exit my room?](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-do-i-get-notifications-when-people-enter-and-exit-my-room/186081)
**Author:** [@user\_7fc6d047b5cbb13](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_7fc6d047b5cbb13)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-do-i-get-notifications-when-people-enter-and-exit-my-room/186081 "2026-08-19T13:57:19Z")
I’ve got a pro subscription and am using a permanent room that I’m the admin of. I’m on a MacBook Pro using Chrome. (I suppose I could always switch to Firefox for just this site, if it helps.) What I want is to easily s… --- ## [How to use W2G Builder](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-to-use-w2g-builder/207473)
**Author:** [@user\_95f53b7185f71fb](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_95f53b7185f71fb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/how-to-use-w2g-builder/207473 "2026-08-15T11:25:25Z")
W2G Builder: UI & Feature Overview (Beta) W2G Builder is a browser-based IDE for creating WebXDC apps for Watch2Gether — games, tools, anything that runs live and synced for everyone in a room. Describe what you want in… --- ## [Issues using W2G with Long Distance GF](https://community.w2g.tv/t/issues-using-w2g-with-long-distance-gf/207089)
**Author:** [@user\_7e8f323af46028e](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_7e8f323af46028e)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/issues-using-w2g-with-long-distance-gf/207089 "2026-07-30T18:55:24Z")
First time using this tool, and I’ve noticed some issues, not sure if related to me, her, or the website in general? I made a room, saved it and etc, customized it a bit colors and etc. And some of the bugs that we not… --- ## [Build a W2G App](https://community.w2g.tv/t/build-a-w2g-app/184799)
**Author:** [@user\_95f53b7185f71fb](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_95f53b7185f71fb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/build-a-w2g-app/184799 "2026-07-21T20:01:20Z")
We will soon open up our App API and allow third party developers to build apps that run in the player of a Watch2Gether room. Think off (for example): New media sources A synchronized text editor A synchronized shoppi… --- ## [Introducing Watch2Gether Apps and W2G Builder](https://community.w2g.tv/t/introducing-watch2gether-apps-and-w2g-builder/206980)
**Author:** [@user\_95f53b7185f71fb](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_95f53b7185f71fb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/introducing-watch2gether-apps-and-w2g-builder/206980 "2026-07-20T17:30:52Z")
You are now able to create your own multiplayer apps and games that run within the Watch2Gether player. We are introducing W2G Builder, a browser-based development tool that lets you develop, preview and publish Watch2G… --- ## [The "Open" button doesn\`t work](https://community.w2g.tv/t/the-open-button-doesn-t-work/206771)
**Author:** [@user\_755e31c8ef065a9](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_755e31c8ef065a9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/the-open-button-doesn-t-work/206771 "2026-07-09T14:14:07Z")
Hi, I tried to watch a movie with my friend and ran into a problem. I have successfully added a link to the site with the video, but when we click the “open” button nothing happens. The new browser window doesn\`t open. W… --- ## [SoundCloud links in search bar not working](https://community.w2g.tv/t/soundcloud-links-in-search-bar-not-working/206712)
**Author:** [@user\_8e8ea3158346d0c](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_8e8ea3158346d0c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/soundcloud-links-in-search-bar-not-working/206712 "2026-07-06T03:27:28Z")
Hello! When I paste a SoundCloud link into the search bar, it looks like it’s trying to load, but doesn’t. I’m unable to add the SoundCloud link into the playlist as a result. Please advise, thanks! --- ## [Youtube Playlists not loading](https://community.w2g.tv/t/youtube-playlists-not-loading/206223)
**Author:** [@user\_b3923600d55465b](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_b3923600d55465b)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/youtube-playlists-not-loading/206223 "2026-07-06T03:09:49Z")
I imagine this is a youtube api change thing but as of the past few days more and more playlists will not populate in w2g’s search function. And now it seems none will. This one for example https://www.youtube.com/playl… --- ## [Remove someone from room list](https://community.w2g.tv/t/remove-someone-from-room-list/199293)
**Author:** [@user\_9e71f510512c748](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_9e71f510512c748)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 4:51am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/remove-someone-from-room-list/199293 "2026-07-03T04:51:28Z")
How do I remove someone from room list? --- ## [Import playlist option is missing](https://community.w2g.tv/t/import-playlist-option-is-missing/205113)
**Author:** [@user\_cb5b1aa08fbd163](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_cb5b1aa08fbd163)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/import-playlist-option-is-missing/205113 "2026-06-17T20:14:54Z")
When trying to import a full playlist, the option to add the entire playlist is missing. It existed a few days ago but is now gone completely. --- ## [Cannot add Youtube video via a link/URL: Sprinning Wheel of Death](https://community.w2g.tv/t/cannot-add-youtube-video-via-a-link-url-sprinning-wheel-of-death/206302)
**Author:** [@user\_d3d3211f50c1ce7](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_d3d3211f50c1ce7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/cannot-add-youtube-video-via-a-link-url-sprinning-wheel-of-death/206302 "2026-06-16T18:27:10Z")
It just sits on the spinning wheel of death. I’ve tried different browsers (Chrome & Firefox and different computers on different networks) and it still happens. I’ve disabled all Ad-Blockers as well I have screenshot… --- ## [Watchtogether UI](https://community.w2g.tv/t/watchtogether-ui/206089)
**Author:** [@user\_2e2404685af9786](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_2e2404685af9786)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/watchtogether-ui/206089 "2026-06-13T11:48:57Z")
Why are users in the room now shown directly below the Player and not at the bottom like before? Why doesn’t it use the whole width of the page? Is there a way to hide the “Chat” Tab if not used at all? The UI is c… --- ## [Magnet Links Support](https://community.w2g.tv/t/magnet-links-support/204210)
**Author:** [@user\_e1533ebc6012c34](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_e1533ebc6012c34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/magnet-links-support/204210 "2026-06-09T14:05:08Z")
I have a question please, Does Watch2Gether player \[Direct Link\] supports magnets links ? --- ## [Easy way to hide chat](https://community.w2g.tv/t/easy-way-to-hide-chat/56068)
**Author:** [@user\_fd055ad087479ae](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_fd055ad087479ae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/easy-way-to-hide-chat/56068 "2026-06-04T16:32:01Z")
There’s a keyboard shortcut (f) to hide the playlist, can there be such a shortcut to hide the chat? Me and my friends use Discord to do our chatting, we’d like it if we can get rid of it to make more space for a larger… --- ## [Any way to STOP Autoplay on W2G?](https://community.w2g.tv/t/any-way-to-stop-autoplay-on-w2g/205721)
**Author:** [@user\_2e2404685af9786](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_2e2404685af9786)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/any-way-to-stop-autoplay-on-w2g/205721 "2026-06-04T16:25:32Z")
Is there ANY way to Stop Videos from playing randomly? It is REALLY annoying if you don’t want a video to play because you want to play that specific song later and yet, it automatically starts playing… How to stop that? … --- ## [W2G User Needing To Switch Audio Tracks - No Option In YouTube Native Controls](https://community.w2g.tv/t/w2g-user-needing-to-switch-audio-tracks-no-option-in-youtube-native-controls/205186)
**Author:** [@user\_82dc9870004edfd](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_82dc9870004edfd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/w2g-user-needing-to-switch-audio-tracks-no-option-in-youtube-native-controls/205186 "2026-06-04T04:09:10Z")
Hi Florian & Team - I host a weekly watch party in the U.S., with 10-20 users each week, and without fail, every week the same U.S. user (who uses an iPad to view and screencasts to their TV) has about half of their vide… --- ## [The screenshare doesn work, i dont even have the option to share my screen](https://community.w2g.tv/t/the-screenshare-doesn-work-i-dont-even-have-the-option-to-share-my-screen/205973)
**Author:** [@user\_10d4e05f5b2f345](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_10d4e05f5b2f345)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/the-screenshare-doesn-work-i-dont-even-have-the-option-to-share-my-screen/205973 "2026-05-27T20:44:56Z")
i can share a screenshot if needed --- ## [Saved Volume Settings](https://community.w2g.tv/t/saved-volume-settings/204211)
**Author:** [@user\_a1ec2d9f6cc016d](https://community.w2g.tv/u/user_a1ec2d9f6cc016d)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.w2g.tv/t/saved-volume-settings/204211 "2026-05-26T18:13:06Z")
Hey it would be really cool if your saved rooms kept your last set volume that way i don’t blast my eardrums when i join my persistent room and music hits me like a truck. Love the service and all that ya’ll do most ever… [Next page](https://community.w2g.tv/latest.md?page=1)