PHTubular (NewPipe Fork)
Tubular is a libre, lightweight Android streaming frontend and a fork of NewPipe. It integrates SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike while maintaining a privacy-focused experience without reliance on proprietary Google Play Services or the YouTube API. The app functions by parsing website data or utilizing internal APIs, eliminating the requirement for user accounts.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
| Android Version | 5.0+ |
| Architecture | arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 |
| Screen DPI | 120dpi, 160dpi, 240dpi, 320dpi, 480dpi, 640dpi |
| Languages | Full Multi Languages |
| MD5 Digest | 286d8b3aeda4aac99c4717e12aa8c768 |
| License | Libre / Free and Open Source (FOSS) |
Key Features
- Playback: Supports resolutions up to 4K, background audio-only streaming, and Popup mode (Picture-in-Picture).
- Content Management: Search videos, audio, channels, and playlists. Supports local playlist creation, channel subscriptions (no account required), and notification alerts.
- User Interface: Toggle visibility for subtitles, video descriptions, tags, related videos, and comments.
- Organization: Create and manage channel groups with dedicated video feeds.
- History & Privacy: Searchable watch history and localized data storage.
- Additional Tools: Age-restriction bypass, media downloading (video/audio/subtitles), and Kodi integration.
Supported Services
| Service | Supported Content |
| YouTube | Videos and YouTube Music |
| PeerTube | All decentralized instances |
| SoundCloud | Audio streaming |
| Bandcamp | Audio streaming |
| media.ccc.de | Video content |
Important Compatibility Note
Version Updates
- Merged latest changes from the NewPipe master branch.
- Includes SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike implementations.