MoonPlayer
MoonPlayer plays online videos from YouTube and Bilibili, can download them, and also opens local videos.
About MoonPlayer
MoonPlayer is an open-source desktop video player for Windows, macOS and Linux. It plays online videos from sites such as YouTube and Bilibili, can download those videos, and can open local video files. The project is hosted on GitHub and is licensed under GPLv3 or later.
The source lists limits on some installation options. The Windows version supports only x64 systems. The Linux AppImage does not support hardware decoding. Because MoonPlayer uses Qt's private API, a source build may need to be recompiled after Qt is upgraded.
Key features
- Plays online videos from YouTube, Bilibili and other sites
- Downloads online videos
- Opens local video files
- Uses libmpv and ffmpeg in its technology stack
- Builds from source using CMake
- Installable through Flathub, Debian and ArchLinuxCN packages, or GitHub Releases
Best for: Desktop users who want one open-source player for online videos from sites such as YouTube and Bilibili as well as local files.
Good for
- Open source under GPLv3 or later
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Several Linux installation routes, including Flatpak, Debian and Arch-based packages
Watch out for
- The Windows version supports only x64 systems
- The AppImage version does not support hardware decoding
- Source builds may need recompiling after a Qt upgrade because MoonPlayer uses Qt's private API
MoonPlayer at a glance
- Website
- github.com/coslyk/moonplayer
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MoonPlayer FAQ
How can MoonPlayer be installed?
Windows, macOS and Linux (AppImage) builds can be downloaded from GitHub Releases. Linux users can install from Flathub, add the DebianOpt repository for Debian, or add the ArchLinuxCN repository for Arch Linux and Manjaro. Other Linux systems require building from source.
Does the AppImage version support hardware decoding?
No. The source states that the AppImage version does not support hardware decoding.
What license does MoonPlayer use?
MoonPlayer is licensed under GPLv3 or later.
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