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YouTube Frontends are applications that can be run on-device or on a server. Frontends mimic Youtube's native app or site with more privacy, no ads, and sometimes new features.

Applications

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Freetube
Libretube Logo
Libretube
Newpipe Logo
NewPipe
SmartTube Logo
SmartTube
Platforms Desktop Android Android TV

Privacy
Open Source Open Source Software refers to computer programs that make their code freely available to the public. This allows for the code to be analyzed for any security flaws and malicious code. The code can also be "forked" and turned into a new application if anyone wishes to do so.
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No ip leak to Youtube cross check cross cross

Freedom
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Convenience
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Sponsorblock check check cross check
Import/Export check check check check
DeArrow check check cross check
Multi-Account check check cross check
Return Dislikes cross cross cross check
Block Channels check cross cross cross
Mute words check cross cross cross
Download Videos check check check cross

*Web frontends on popular instances are prone to breakage, so I recommend using a less popular instance, self hosting or using an application.

Web

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CloudTube
Invidious Logo
Invidious
Piped Logo
Piped

Privacy
Open Source Open Source Software refers to computer programs that make their code freely available to the public. This allows for the code to be analyzed for any security flaws and malicious code. The code can also be "forked" and turned into a new application if anyone wishes to do so.
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Optional JavaScript JavaScript can be used to track you by recording your actions on websites. Actions such as clicks, keystrokes, and scrolling can be sent to third-party servers, often without the user's knowledge. JavaScript can also create a unique browser fingerprint using your device’s settings, which allows for persistent tracking even if cookies are blocked.
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dash Depends on instance: usually disabled by default
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Independence
Self Hostable check check check

Freedom
Watch on Odysee button cross cross

Convenience
Subscriptions check
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Comments cross check check
Built in Sponsorblock check
Subscriptions RSS cross check check
Per Channel RSS cross check check
Account Sync cross check check
Import/Export check check check
DeArrow cross cross check
Custom playlists cross check check
Watch History check
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Return Dislikes cross cross check
Block Channels check cross cross
Mute words check cross cross
Download Videos check
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Usability
Supports ancient browsers check check