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Project features, requirements and limitations| Compare | NewPipe ↗Free open-source YouTube client for Android: no account, no ads, background play.Information supplied by the project maker |
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| Best for | Android viewers who want YouTube without an account, ads, or tracking |
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| Key features | - Watch without a Google account
- Background audio play
- Download for offline viewing where allowed
- No ads and no tracking
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| Free-version limits | Fully free with no paid tier. Downloads depend on creator settings. |
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| License | GPL-3.0 |
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| Source availability | Open source |
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| Account | Not needed for core features |
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| Self-hosting | Not required |
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| Offline use | Not provided |
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| File formats | Not provided |
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| Release maturity | Not provided |
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| Moving your work | Browse migration guides |
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