NewPipe

A free lightweight YouTube frontend for Android.
AppID:org.schabi.newpipe
Author:Team NewPipe
License:GPL-3.0-or-later
Donation:Webpage
LiberaPay
InRepoSince:2024-11-29
LastRepoUpdate:2026-01-28
LastAppUpdate:2026-01-28
LastVersion:0.28.2
Categories:Multimedia, Social Network, Internet
APK source:Github
Google Play:Check if it's there
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NewPipe does not use any Google framework libraries, or the YouTube API. It only parses the website in order to gain the information it needs. Therefore this app can be used on devices without Google Services installed. Also, you don't need a YouTube account to use NewPipe, and it's FLOSS.

WhatsNew:

This hotfix release fixes the "Content not available" error: YouTube videos can now be played again!

It also fixes a few bugs introduced in 0.28.1:
• Playlist items dragging to only neighbor positions
• Title/comments flickering between current and previous video
• "Start main player in fullscreen" option not working

Other improvements:
• [YouTube] Allow rewinding livestreams up to 4 hours again
• Don't load livestream video when playing in background
• New UI for "Remove watched"

Hint: This app is available in both, F-Droid Main and IzzyOnDroid repos.
anti Anti-Features:
  • NonFreeNet (this application promotes/depends a non-Free network service):
    ⇒ The app depends on Youtube for videos.
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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 0.28.2 (2026-01-28) verified help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 15.0
  • MinVer: 5.0
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Version 0.28.1 (2026-01-12) verified help icon