libre-tube/LibreTube
An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
95/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 86
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 33
- age_days: 1728
- days_rel: 13
- days_push: 8
- n_releases_24m: 16
Adoption not part of the score
12557 stars · 654 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
LibreTube is a free, open-source Android app that serves as a privacy-focused alternative frontend for YouTube, using Piped proxies to avoid Google tracking. It offers ad-free video playback, subscriptions, SponsorBlock integration, and geo-restriction bypass without requiring a Google account.
Use cases
- watch youtube videos without ads on android
- use youtube without google tracking my data
- import my youtube subscriptions to a privacy-friendly app
- bypass youtube geo restrictions in blocked countries
- skip sponsor segments in youtube videos automatically
- alternative youtube client for android
- watch youtube without a google account
When to choose
- you want ad-free, tracker-free YouTube viewing on Android
- you live in or travel to a region where YouTube is blocked or restricted
- you want SponsorBlock, chapters, and playlist support without Google services
- you prefer FOSS apps available via F-Droid
When to avoid
- you need to log in with a Google account to manage your YouTube activity
- you need YouTube features like comments posting, live chat, or uploads
- you rely on official YouTube app integrations like casting to smart TVs
- you want an iOS or desktop client - this is Android only
Facets
application · maturity active
privacy video-processing gui privacy media android-tools self-hosted youtube-frontend piped ad-blocking sponsorblock material-design-3 media-player open-source android mobile
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube · fetched 2026-08-28 · 9c22aaeb1c49
- homepage: https://libretube.dev · fetched 2026-08-29 · 15e7fc184436
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| libre-tube/LibreTube | main | 95 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="libre-tube/LibreTube")
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