LibreTube README

The project's README from github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube. As one markdown file: README.md.

LibreTube

GPL-v3

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Note
We don't accept feature or bug requests on these platforms. Kindly submit requests only on GitHub.

Get it on F-Droid Get it on IzzyOnDroid
Get it on GitHub Get it on GitHub (Nightly)

Note about Nightly builds
Nightly builds include features/fixes before the official release. Therefore, they are generally less stable than normal releases. Use nightly builds at your own risk.

📜️ Credits

Readme Design and Banners by XelXen
Readme Screenshots by ARBoyGo
Readme Emoji is from openmoji

Icons

Default App Icon by XelXen
Boosted Bird by Margot Albert-Heuzey

About

YouTube has an extremely invasive privacy policy which relies on using user data in unethical ways. They store a lot of your personal data - ranging from ideas, music taste, content, political opinions, and much more than you think.

LibreTube aims at improving the users' privacy by being independent from Google and bypassing their data collection as much as possible. The app only sends the minimum amount of data necessary to ensure that the app works, e.g. it only loads the YouTube-video you want to play without tracking your behavior when using the app.

If you have questions or need help, please make sure to read the FAQ before asking for help at the community channels. The Matrix room is considered as the main communication channel, all other forums or social media accounts are maintained by volunteers from the community but not the developer(s).

Screenshots

Home Home Subscriptions Library Channel Overview

  • More screenshots can be found here

Features

Contributing

Whether you have ideas, translations, design changes, code cleaning or really heavy code changes, help is always welcome. The more is done, the better it gets! Please respect our Code of Conduct in order to keep all interactions and discussions healthy.

You can open and build the project like any other normal Android project by using Android Studio.

Please make sure the title of your pull request and the commit messages follow the conventional commit types (e.g. feat: support for xy). For instance, the most common commit types are "feat", "fix", "refactor", "ci" and "chore".

[!NOTE] Any issue avoiding the issue template will be ignored and forced to be closed.

[!NOTE] The usage of AI to generate issue texts or pull requests is not permitted at this repository and thus such issues / pull requests will be ignored.

Donate

Donations can be made at:

Contributions in any form are welcome!

📝 Translations

Translation status

Differences to NewPipe

LibreTube's main difference to NewPipe is that it has a much stronger focus on user experience. LibreTube uses the modern Material 3 Expressive design, supports external APIs such as SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike, or DeArrow, and allows you to synchronize your user data across devices, e.g. via Piped.

While LibreTube only supports content from YouTube, NewPipe also allows the use of other platforms like SoundCloud, PeerTube, Bandcamp and media.ccc.de.

Both, LibreTube and NewPipe, are great clients for watching YouTube videos. There's no general answer about which one is better, just try them both and see which one fits you best.

Privacy Policy and Disclaimer

LibreTube aims to protect the privacy of its users. Our Privacy Policy gives detailed information on which data the app stores in order to work, how it is being used, and how the project protects your personal information. It is recommended to read the privacy policy of LibreTube as well as the privacy policy of the instance you have chosen inside the app.

License

GNU GPLv3 Image

LibreTube is Free Software: You can use, study, share and modify it at your will. The app can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3 or later published by the Free Software Foundation.

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LibreTube
What is this?LibreTube is an alternative YouTube frontend app for Android focused on privacy, letting you watch YouTube videos without Google tracking your behavior.
Is this a browser-based site or a native Android app?It's a native Android application built with Kotlin, installed like any other Android app rather than a website.
How do I get it running?Install the APK on your Android device (from a release or build it yourself via Android Studio), and optionally connect it to a Piped instance for account sync.
Do I need a Google or YouTube account to use it?No Google account is required; user accounts are optional and handled through Piped instead.
Does it support other platforms besides YouTube, like NewPipe does?No, LibreTube only supports YouTube content, unlike NewPipe which also supports SoundCloud, PeerTube, Bandcamp, and media.ccc.de.
Can I download videos for offline viewing?Yes, downloads are supported as a built-in feature.
What data does the app actually send?The app only sends the minimum data necessary for it to function, such as loading the requested video, without tracking user behavior.
What extra features does LibreTube add beyond basic video playback?It includes SponsorBlock to skip sponsored segments, ReturnYouTubeDislike for dislike statistics, and DeArrow for improved video titles and thumbnails.
How is the design different from other YouTube clients?LibreTube uses the modern Material 3 Expressive design language, giving it a stronger focus on user experience compared to similar apps like NewPipe.
Can I sync my subscriptions and playlists across devices?Yes, through an optional connection to a Piped instance you can synchronize subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and other user data across devices.
Are there ads in the app?No, LibreTube has no ads or tracking built in.
What are similar projects?vivi-music, BiliPai, YumaPlayer, Metrolist, Shizuku-Next, SimpMusic, ytdlnis, Levyra-deepsound
Which topics is it in?material-you, material3, adblock, video-player, material-design, youtube, translation, kotlin, mobile-app, offline, gplv3, android
Creator
libre-tube
Size
103.5 MB
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Updated
CommitOct 17Releasev32.1Aug 20
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