NewPipe v0.28.5 (Stable) - Libre Lightweight Streaming Client
NewPipe is a free and open-source (FOSS) lightweight front-end for Android designed to provide a privacy-focused streaming experience. It operates without the proprietary YouTube API or Google Play Services by parsing website data or utilizing internal APIs.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Android Version | 5.0 and up |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Dependencies | No Google Play Services required |
| Extractor Version | v0.26.1 |
| API Integration | Website parsing / Official APIs (e.g., PeerTube) |
Core Features
- Playback Control: Supports resolutions up to 4K, background audio-only streaming, and Popup/Picture-in-Picture mode.
- Content Discovery: Search and browse videos, audio, channels, and playlists across multiple services.
- Management: Subscription management without an account, local playlist creation, and channel grouping.
- Media Handling: Download support for video, audio, and subtitles; integration with Kodi.
- Privacy: No account requirement; configurable watch history and age-restriction toggles.
Supported Services
- YouTube and YouTube Music
- PeerTube (including various instances)
- Bandcamp
- SoundCloud
- media.ccc.de
Modification (Mod) Details
Two versions are available, both developed by TRUMods, featuring a "Premium" configuration and optimized assets.| Feature | Mod 1 (Standard Mod) | Mod 2 (Graphic Mod) |
|---|---|---|
| Theming | Black Icon, Theme, and Splash Screen | YouTube-style Name, Icon, and Splash Screen |
| UI Layout | Main tab at bottom; Card view default | Based on Mod 1 |
| Resolution | 360p default (360p popup); High resolutions enabled | Based on Mod 1 |
| Connectivity | Autoplay enabled on Wi-Fi/Data | Based on Mod 1 |
| Optimizations | Debug info removed; useless files cleaned | Based on Mod 1 |
| Extra Settings | Limit download queue disabled; Age-restricted content enabled | Based on Mod 1 |
Changelog v0.28.5
Improvements- Added UI options for importing/exporting subscriptions within backup and restore settings (#13347).
- Updated translations and removed untranslated locales (#13382).
- Resolved
NullPointerExceptionin enqueue actions by utilizing Application Context (#13385). - Fixed parsing issues for the duration of related items on YouTube (#13403).
- Updated dependencies and Gradle to the latest stable release.
- Implemented image handling improvements and ported path-related changes.
- Removed
freedroidwarnlicense.
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