This is the universal build of LibreTube (github version) 0.28.1. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 8.6 MB • Min Android: 26 • Target Android: 34 • Version code: 62 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 9
File Information
| Package Name | com.github.libretube |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 0.28.1 |
| Version Code | 62 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 26 (API 34) |
| Main Activity | com.github.libretube.Default |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 8.57 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | 88BF3613D4E599597C8D7A02C514C41F7B941F34 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | ebebd9453f0d2ba47a9dad800934ce15c94d49ecdda9d699ab5ce69679c61235 |
What's New
Bug fixes
fix: update NewPipeExtractor fork to latest version to fix playback issues by
@Bnyro
in
#7381
fix: support for adding downloads to playback queue by
@Bnyro
in
#7348
fix: don't block ui thread while filtering watched videos by
@Bnyro
in
#7332
fix: confirm unsubscribe preference only works if disabled instead of enabled by
@Bnyro
in
#7345
fix: channel avatar missing in subscriptions list when subbed from search by
@Bnyro
in
#7360
fix(Backup): use channel URL for subscription export by
@FineFindus
in
#7368
fix: SponsorBlock segments of previous video not cleared when starting next by
@Bnyro
in
#7382
fix: always use account subscriptions repository if logged in to Piped by
@Bnyro
in
#7350
fix: automatically log user out when enabling full local mode and no auth instance set by
@Bnyro
in
#7351
fix: add missing dearrow calls to playlist fragment and video player by
@Bnyro
in
#7347
Chores and Refactors
ci: fix codeql by
@Bnyro
in
#7339
chore: update app descriptions in fastlane metadata by
@Bnyro
in
#7338
refactor: cleanup and simplify SponsorBlock code by
@Bnyro
in
#7375
refactor: simplify theme and dark/light mode logic by
@Bnyro
in
#7377
Full Changelog
:
v0.28.0...v0.28.1
fix: update NewPipeExtractor fork to latest version to fix playback issues by
@Bnyro
in
#7381
fix: support for adding downloads to playback queue by
@Bnyro
in
#7348
fix: don't block ui thread while filtering watched videos by
@Bnyro
in
#7332
fix: confirm unsubscribe preference only works if disabled instead of enabled by
@Bnyro
in
#7345
fix: channel avatar missing in subscriptions list when subbed from search by
@Bnyro
in
#7360
fix(Backup): use channel URL for subscription export by
@FineFindus
in
#7368
fix: SponsorBlock segments of previous video not cleared when starting next by
@Bnyro
in
#7382
fix: always use account subscriptions repository if logged in to Piped by
@Bnyro
in
#7350
fix: automatically log user out when enabling full local mode and no auth instance set by
@Bnyro
in
#7351
fix: add missing dearrow calls to playlist fragment and video player by
@Bnyro
in
#7347
Chores and Refactors
ci: fix codeql by
@Bnyro
in
#7339
chore: update app descriptions in fastlane metadata by
@Bnyro
in
#7338
refactor: cleanup and simplify SponsorBlock code by
@Bnyro
in
#7375
refactor: simplify theme and dark/light mode logic by
@Bnyro
in
#7377
Full Changelog
:
v0.28.0...v0.28.1
App Description
Note
We don't accept feature or bug requests on these platforms. Kindly submit requests only on GitHub.
📜️ Credits
Readme Design and Banners by
XelXen
Readme Screenshots by
ARBoyGo
Readme Emoji is from
openmoji
Icons
Default App Icon
by
XelXen
Boosted Bird
by
Margot Albert-Heuzey
About
YouTube has an extremely invasive
privacy policy
which relies on using user data in unethical ways. They store a lot of your personal data - ranging from ideas, music taste, content, political opinions, and much more than you think.
This project is aimed at improving the users' privacy by being independent from Google and bypassing their data collection.
Therefore, the app is using the
Piped API
, which uses proxies to circumvent Google's data collection and includes some other additional features.
If you have questions or need help, please make sure to read the
FAQ
before asking for help at the community channels. The
Matrix room
is considered as the main communication channel, all other forums or social media accounts are maintained by volunteers from the community but not the developer(s).
Screenshots
More screenshots can be found
here
Features
No Ads or Tracking
Subscriptions
Subscription Groups
User Playlists
Playlist Bookmarks
Watch/Search History
SponsorBlock
ReturnYouTubeDislike
DeArrow
Downloads
Background playback
User Accounts via Piped (optional)
Contributing
Whether you have ideas, translations, design changes, code cleaning or really heavy code changes, help is always welcome. The more is done, the better it gets! Please respect our
Code of Conduct
in order to keep all interactions and discussions healthy.
You can open and build the project like any other normal Android project by using Android Studio.
Please make sure the title of your pull request and the commit messages follow the
conventional commit types
(e.g.
feat: support for xy
). For instance, the most common commit types are "feat", "fix", "refactor", "ci" and "chore".
Note
Any issue avoiding the issue template will be ignored and forced to be closed.
Note
The usage of AI to generate issue texts or pull requests is not permitted at this repository and thus such issues / pull requests will be ignored.
Donate
Donations can be made at:
https://github.com/sponsors/Bnyro
https://liberapay.com/Bnyro
Contributions in any form are welcome!
📝 Translations
Differences to NewPipe
With LibreTube, you have the choice to either send all requests directly to YouTube or proxy them via Piped for better privacy. Piped acts as a middleman server between you and YouTube in this case, which prevents YouTube from accessing personal information such as your IP address. Additionally, using Piped allows you to sync your subscriptions between LibreTube and Piped, which can be used on desktop too.
While LibreTube only supports YouTube, NewPipe also allows the use of other platforms like SoundCloud, PeerTube, Bandcamp and media.ccc.de.
Both are great clients for watching YouTube videos. It depends on the individual's use case which one fits their needs better.
Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
LibreTube aims to protect the privacy of its users.
Our Privacy Policy
gives detailed information on which data the app stores in order to work, how it is being used, and how the project protects your personal information. It is recommended to read the privacy policy of LibreTube as well as the privacy policy of the instance you have chosen inside the app.
License
LibreTube is
Free Software
: You can use, study, share and modify it at your will. The app can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the
GNU General Public License version 3 or later
published by the
Free Software Foundation
.
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We don't accept feature or bug requests on these platforms. Kindly submit requests only on GitHub.
📜️ Credits
Readme Design and Banners by
XelXen
Readme Screenshots by
ARBoyGo
Readme Emoji is from
openmoji
Icons
Default App Icon
by
XelXen
Boosted Bird
by
Margot Albert-Heuzey
About
YouTube has an extremely invasive
privacy policy
which relies on using user data in unethical ways. They store a lot of your personal data - ranging from ideas, music taste, content, political opinions, and much more than you think.
This project is aimed at improving the users' privacy by being independent from Google and bypassing their data collection.
Therefore, the app is using the
Piped API
, which uses proxies to circumvent Google's data collection and includes some other additional features.
If you have questions or need help, please make sure to read the
FAQ
before asking for help at the community channels. The
Matrix room
is considered as the main communication channel, all other forums or social media accounts are maintained by volunteers from the community but not the developer(s).
Screenshots
More screenshots can be found
here
Features
No Ads or Tracking
Subscriptions
Subscription Groups
User Playlists
Playlist Bookmarks
Watch/Search History
SponsorBlock
ReturnYouTubeDislike
DeArrow
Downloads
Background playback
User Accounts via Piped (optional)
Contributing
Whether you have ideas, translations, design changes, code cleaning or really heavy code changes, help is always welcome. The more is done, the better it gets! Please respect our
Code of Conduct
in order to keep all interactions and discussions healthy.
You can open and build the project like any other normal Android project by using Android Studio.
Please make sure the title of your pull request and the commit messages follow the
conventional commit types
(e.g.
feat: support for xy
). For instance, the most common commit types are "feat", "fix", "refactor", "ci" and "chore".
Note
Any issue avoiding the issue template will be ignored and forced to be closed.
Note
The usage of AI to generate issue texts or pull requests is not permitted at this repository and thus such issues / pull requests will be ignored.
Donate
Donations can be made at:
https://github.com/sponsors/Bnyro
https://liberapay.com/Bnyro
Contributions in any form are welcome!
📝 Translations
Differences to NewPipe
With LibreTube, you have the choice to either send all requests directly to YouTube or proxy them via Piped for better privacy. Piped acts as a middleman server between you and YouTube in this case, which prevents YouTube from accessing personal information such as your IP address. Additionally, using Piped allows you to sync your subscriptions between LibreTube and Piped, which can be used on desktop too.
While LibreTube only supports YouTube, NewPipe also allows the use of other platforms like SoundCloud, PeerTube, Bandcamp and media.ccc.de.
Both are great clients for watching YouTube videos. It depends on the individual's use case which one fits their needs better.
Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
LibreTube aims to protect the privacy of its users.
Our Privacy Policy
gives detailed information on which data the app stores in order to work, how it is being used, and how the project protects your personal information. It is recommended to read the privacy policy of LibreTube as well as the privacy policy of the instance you have chosen inside the app.
License
LibreTube is
Free Software
: You can use, study, share and modify it at your will. The app can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the
GNU General Public License version 3 or later
published by the
Free Software Foundation
.
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APK Permissions 9
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- com.github.libretube.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Frequently Asked Questions about LibreTube (github version) APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 26 (API level 34) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.