A libre, lightweight streaming front-end for Android that allows ad-free viewing of videos and music from YouTube, YouTube Music, PeerTube, and other services.
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Project Overview
NewPipe is a libre, lightweight streaming front-end for Android that allows ad-free viewing of videos and music. It supports YouTube, YouTube Music, and PeerTube, along with all its instances.
Key Features
- Supports YouTube and YouTube Music
- Supports PeerTube and all its instances
- Lightweight design with no ads
Target Audience
- Android users who want ad-free YouTube viewing
- Privacy-conscious and open-source software enthusiasts
Quick Start
- Download the APK from the NewPipe website or GitHub Releases
- Install the APK on your Android device (enable "Install from unknown sources")
- Open the app and start browsing and playing videos
Core Advantages
- Fully open-source and ad-free
- No Google services required
- Lightweight with low resource usage
System Requirements
- OS: Android
Notes
- The app is still in Beta and you may encounter bugs
- Do not put NewPipe or any fork of it on the Google Play Store
- "NewPipe" is a registered trademark; infringing applications will not be tolerated
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