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Invidious
Invidious provides an open source alternative web interface for viewing YouTube videos.
About Invidious
Invidious is an open source alternative front-end to YouTube, accessed through a web interface. It lets people watch videos, subscribe to channels and create playlists without needing a YouTube account, and the interface is ad-free with SponsorBlock support. The project states that it does not track users and that it protects them from Google's tracking, and it is available in multiple languages thanks to translators. A documented REST API is provided for developers, and the software can also be hosted by users themselves. The homepage lists no pricing details.
Key features
- Alternative web interface for watching YouTube videos
- Ad-free viewing with SponsorBlock support
- Channel subscriptions and playlists without a YouTube account
- Documented REST API for developers
- Multilingual interface via community translators
- Option to host Invidious yourself
Best for: People who want to watch YouTube videos through an alternative interface without ads or a YouTube account, and developers interested in its API.
Good for
- Free (Libre) and open source software licensed under AGPL-3.0
- Subscriptions and playlists work without a YouTube account
- Documented REST API available for developers
Watch out for
- The no-tracking and protection-from-Google claims are stated by the project itself, not independently verified
- Pricing details are not listed on the homepage
Invidious at a glance
- Website
- invidious.io
- Category
- Social & Communities › YouTube Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Invidious alternatives
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Invidious FAQ
Do I need a YouTube account to use Invidious?
No. Invidious allows you to subscribe to channels and create playlists without needing a YouTube account.
Does Invidious show ads?
The project says Invidious lets you watch videos without ads and is 100% supported by SponsorBlock.
Can I host Invidious myself?
Yes. The homepage offers a "Host Invidious" option, and the software is licensed under AGPL-3.0.
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