NewPipe
A lightweight video player with ad-free streaming, enhanced privacy, and superior control.
NewPipe Version: 0.27.2
Why Choose NewPipe?
Ad-Free
Ads are annoying. With NewPipe, you don’t have to worry about them anymore. It removes ads from every page, video, and audio.
Privacy First
NewPipe doesn’t use proprietary Google APIs. There’s no tracking, and your activities stay private. Your history is stored offline on your device.
Free & Open-Source
NewPipe is built by a community for the community. It is free and open-source, covered by the GPL 3.0 license.
Features
- Ad-Free experience
- Popup mode (Picture-in-Picture)
- Create and edit local playlists
- Stream audio in the background
- Watch/block age-restricted content
- Download videos, audio, and subtitles
- Subscribe to channels without creating an account
Supported Services
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a curated space dedicated to rhythm and beats, serving music enthusiasts with top tracks and albums.
YouTube
YouTube is the world’s leading video-sharing platform, a melting pot of diverse content, from insightful vlogs to captivating music videos.
SoundCloud
SoundCloud is the go-to platform for budding artists and seasoned musicians alike, spotlighting original tracks and remixes.
Bandcamp
Bandcamp is the hub for independent musicians, facilitating direct connections with fans and providing high-quality, DRM-free music downloads.
PeerTube
PeerTube is an innovative, decentralized platform championing community-driven video hosting and fostering diverse content spaces.
media.ccc.de
media.ccc.de is the digital realm of the Chaos Computer Club, hosting a rich archive of talks and presentations on tech, hacking, and information security.
How to Install NewPipe?
Unlike YouTube Vanced, NewPipe installation is simple and doesn’t require extra steps:
- Download the APK file.
- Click on the APK file to begin the installation.
How to Re-Install NewPipe?
To keep your history, subscriptions, and playlists:
- Backup: Go to Settings > Content > Export Database and save your data.
- Uninstall: Delete the current NewPipe app from your device.
- Re-install: Download the NewPipe APK from the newpipe.app and install it.
- Restore: Go to Settings > Content > Import Database and select the backup from step 1.
Caution: Only import databases exported from the official NewPipe app. Importing from unofficial sources may cause issues.
Proceed with such imports only if you’re confident in the source and understand the risks.
Is NewPipe Safe?
Yes, NewPipe is safe to use. Just make sure that you install official APKs or forks from developers that you trust.
To ensure that your APK file is original and hasn’t been changed, check the data below:
Hash sum: sha256
6eca47f1713000790d4bf4eeb3d7565abb78a091fedda2c78061203e660a4041
Signing key:
CB:84:06:9B:D6:81:16:BA:FA:E5:EE:4E:E5:B0:8A:56:7A:A6:D8:98:40:4E:7C:B1:2F:9E:75:6D:F5:CF:5C:AB