NewPipe

A free and lightweight streaming front-end for Android.

NewPipe does not use Google libraries or the official YouTube API. Instead, it parses websites or uses internal endpoints to extract the required information. This lets you use the app without a YouTube account or Google Play Services. Additionally, NewPipe is completely free and open-source.

Supported Services

NewPipe currently supports:

- YouTube and YouTube Music - PeerTube (and all its instances) - Bandcamp - SoundCloud - media.ccc.de

While NewPipe started as a YouTube client, community contributions have added support for multiple video and audio services over the years, making it incredibly versatile.

Description

NewPipe works by fetching data directly from the official APIs of supported services when they are public and open (e.g., PeerTube). For proprietary or restricted platforms like YouTube, the app bypasses limitations by parsing the website or utilizing internal, non-official APIs. This architecture ensures you never need an account to access content.

Since the NewPipe project is free and open-source, neither the app nor its Extractor component rely on proprietary frameworks like Google Play Services. This makes NewPipe perfect for custom ROMs or devices running completely Google-free.

Features

- High-Quality Playback: Watch videos at resolutions up to 4K. - Background Player: Listen to audio in the background, loading only the audio stream to save mobile data. - Popup Mode: Floating player (Picture-in-Picture) for multitasking. - Live Streams: Watch and follow live broadcasts. - Subtitles: Show/hide closed captions. - Advanced Search: Search for videos, audios, channels, playlists, and albums (with language filtering for YouTube). - Subscriptions: Subscribe to channels anonymously without a Google account. - Feed Management: Group channels to create custom feeds and get notifications for new uploads. - Playlists: Search and stream remote playlists, or create local playlists directly within the app. - Queue System: Enqueue media on the fly. - Downloads: Save videos, audio tracks, or subtitles directly to your device. - Rich Information: View video descriptions, tags, comments, and related content (all toggleable). - Kodi Integration: Open and play media directly in Kodi. - Content Control: Watch or block age-restricted material.

Note

When importing a database into the official app, always ensure it has been exported from an official NewPipe release. Importing databases from unofficial forks or modified APKs may break functionality. This action is not officially supported; proceed only if you understand the risks.

Privacy Policy

The NewPipe project aims to provide a private, anonymous media experience. The app does not collect or track any user data without explicit consent.

License

GNU General Public License v3.0