NewPipe is a free, open-source YouTube client for Android. It plays videos without ads, without a Google account and without Google Play Services, and it can keep audio playing in the background.
Developer: TeamNewPipe · License: GPLv3 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · Aug 15, 2026 · SHA-256 18447bfb1e06d113…
Key features
- Watch YouTube videos with no ads and no sign-in
- Background and pop-up (picture-in-picture) playback
- Download videos or audio for offline use
- Subscriptions and playlists saved on your phone, not in a Google account
- Also supports PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and media.ccc.de
Why isn’t NewPipe on Google Play?
Google Play doesn't accept apps that play YouTube outside its official apps, so NewPipe is published by its developers on F-Droid and on its own website instead.
Is NewPipe safe?
NewPipe is open source: its full code is public, so anyone can check what it does. The download button above gives you the developer’s original file (you can compare its SHA-256 fingerprint), or get it from the developer’s site, newpipe.net. Avoid “modded” copies from unknown sites.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is NewPipe free?
Yes. NewPipe is free and open source, with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Where can I download NewPipe safely?
Only from the official source: the developer’s GitHub page or newpipe.net.net. The download button on this page links there. Avoid modded copies from unknown sites.
Why is NewPipe not on the Google Play Store?
NewPipe offers no ads, background play and downloads, and its developers publish it outside Google Play. You install it as an APK from the official source.
More apps you can’t find on Google Play: Best Android apps not on the Google Play Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NewPipe free?
Yes. NewPipe is free and open source, with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Where can I download NewPipe safely?
Only from the official source: the developer's GitHub page or newpipe.net. The download button on this page links there. Avoid modded copies from unknown sites.
Why is NewPipe not on the Google Play Store?
NewPipe offers no ads, background play and downloads, and its developers publish it outside Google Play. You install it as an APK from the official source.
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