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.
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 Freetube |
 Libretube |
 NewPipe |
 SmartTube |
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| Platforms | Desktop | Android | Android | TV |
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| Watch on Odysee button |
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| Subscriptions |
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| Sponsorblock |
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| Import/Export |
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| DeArrow |
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| Multi-Account |
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| Return Dislikes |
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| Block Channels |
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| Mute words |
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| Download Videos |
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*Web frontends on popular instances are prone to breakage, so I
recommend using a less popular instance, self hosting or using
an application.
Web |
 CloudTube |
 Invidious |
 Piped |
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| Javascript Optional |
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Disabling Javascript disables comments
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| No ip leak to Youtube |
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Depends on instance: usually disabled by default
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| Self Hostable |
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| Subscriptions |
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Requires account
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| Comments |
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| Built in Sponsorblock |
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| Subscriptions RSS |
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| Per Channel RSS |
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| Account Sync |
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| Import/Export |
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| DeArrow |
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| Custom playlists |
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| Watch History |
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Requires account
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Stored locally
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| Return Dislikes |
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| Block Channels |
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| Mute words |
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| Download Videos |
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| Supports ancient browsers |
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