Apps: NewPipe
Last updated: September 17, 2025
What NewPipe is a lightweight YouTube front-end that works without Google Play Services. Package: org.schabi.newpipe.
Why on Zer0
- Watch and subscribe without a Google account.
- Minimal tracking; supports background playback and downloads.
Safe use
- Keep subscriptions local; avoid importing sensitive Google data.
- Use background playback wisely; watch permissions and storage.
- Update regularly; breakage can occur when upstream changes.
Limits
- No access to paid content; some features break when YouTube changes APIs.
- Login with a Google account is not supported by design.
Links
- Website: https://newpipe.net
- F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/
- Store: Andromeda Store
Verify
- Install via F-Droid/Andromeda; verify repo signature.
- If sideloading, validate APK checksum and signing key continuity.
- See: Verify