diff --git a/qt/aqt/mpv.py b/qt/aqt/mpv.py
index 46d723766..ce0ba3da9 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/mpv.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/mpv.py
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ class MPVBase:
         "--keep-open=no",
         "--autoload-files=no",
         "--gapless-audio=no",
+        "--no-ytdl",
     ]
 
     if is_win:
diff --git a/qt/aqt/sound.py b/qt/aqt/sound.py
index 55e052e1d..11f957a84 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/sound.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/sound.py
@@ -394,6 +394,7 @@ class SimpleMpvPlayer(SimpleProcessPlayer, VideoPlayer):
             "--keep-open=no",
             "--input-media-keys=no",
             "--autoload-files=no",
+            "--no-ytdl",
         ]
     )