While YouTube is a popular app, some users may want to uninstall it for various reasons, such as freeing up storage space or switching to an alternative like YouTube Vanced. However, uninstalling YouTube on an iPhone isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially since it’s a pre-installed app. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to effectively remove YouTube from your iPhone, ensuring you can free up space or switch to a different app without any hassle.
To uninstall YouTube on your iPhone, start by pressing and holding the YouTube app icon until it starts to wiggle. Tap the “X” that appears on the icon, then confirm the deletion. If the app is pre-installed and doesn’t have an “X,” you can only hide it by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and toggling off YouTube. This will remove the app from your home screen, effectively uninstalling it from your device.