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PipePipe offers an open source Android interface for browsing YouTube and other media sources.
About PipePipe
PipePipe is an open-source Android app for browsing YouTube and other media services. It is a hard fork of NewPipe, started in early 2022, and is developed independently. The two projects no longer share updates, so issues and changes in one may not appear in the other. The app is licensed under GPL-3.0.
The app adds YouTube-specific options such as SponsorBlock segment skipping, restored dislike counts, and original titles. It also offers media features like danmaku-style live chat overlays, background music playback, and playlist downloads. Login is optional. According to the homepage, the login cookie is used only in scenarios the user configures under "Cookie Functions." For YouTube, the cookie is used only when retrieving playback streams.
Key features
- Integrates SponsorBlock to skip sponsored segments on YouTube and BiliBili
- Restores YouTube dislike counts using ReturnYouTubeDislike
- Displays live chats as danmaku-style overlays during playback
- Music player mode with background playback
- Filters out items by keywords or channels, and can block shorts and paid videos
- Downloads full playlists at once and sorts or searches local playlists and histories
Best for: Android users who want an open-source app for browsing YouTube with sponsor-segment skipping, content filtering, and background playback.
Good for
- Open source under the GPL-3.0 license
- Includes SponsorBlock integration and keyword or channel filtering
- The developer states that the independent fork allows quick fixes and frequent feature updates
Watch out for
- Available only for Android
- Does not receive updates from NewPipe, and NewPipe changes may not be adopted
- The developer does not accept service requests
PipePipe at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PipePipe FAQ
Does PipePipe use my login cookie for everything?
No. According to the homepage, the login cookie is used only in the scenarios you set under "Cookie Functions." For YouTube, it is used only when retrieving playback streams.
Is PipePipe related to NewPipe?
PipePipe is a hard fork of NewPipe, started in early 2022. It is now a separate project and does not receive or push updates to NewPipe.
Can I request support for a new service?
The developer states that service requests will not be accepted. Anyone interested in creating a service is encouraged to fork the repository.
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