LibreTube offers an alternative Android interface for browsing and watching YouTube videos.
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LibreTube offers an alternative YouTube interface for Android with privacy-oriented controls.
About LibreTube
LibreTube is an alternative YouTube frontend for Android devices, built to operate independently of Google services to reduce user data collection. It provides ad-free viewing without product placements, does not use trackers, and uses Material Design 3 for a smooth interface. The app supports channel subscriptions, video chapters, user playlists, and SponsorBlock integration. Users can import existing YouTube subscriptions via a Google Takeout export. Google account login is not supported and will never be added.
Key features
- Ad-free YouTube viewing without product placements
- No Google services or user tracking used
- Material Design 3 smooth interface
- Channel subscription management
- SponsorBlock, video chapters, playlist support
- Import YouTube subscriptions via Takeout export
Best for: Android users seeking a privacy-focused, ad-free YouTube experience that does not require a Google account.
Good for
- Ad-free viewing with no product placements
- No Google services or user tracking for privacy
- Lightweight interface built with Material Design 3
Watch out for
- Google account login is permanently unsupported
- Subscription import requires using Google Takeout
- Downloaded file access requires workarounds on Android 11 and later
LibreTube at a glance
- Website
- libretube.dev
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LibreTube FAQ
Is Google account login supported?
No, Google accounts are not supported and will never be added.
How can I import my YouTube subscriptions?
Export subscriptions via Google Takeout, then import the subscriptions.csv file in LibreTube's Settings > Backup & restore > Import subscriptions menu.
Where are downloaded LibreTube files stored?
In external private storage at Android/data/com.github.libretube, with access restrictions on Android 11 and later devices.
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