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https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube

Copylefted libre / open source YouTube player for Android
https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube

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# SkyTube
**A copylefted libre / open source YouTube player for Android, without ads.**

![Download APK](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/total.svg?label=SkyTube+Extra+Downloads)
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Why SkyTube? |
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## Features
### Innovative Features
* Video blocker featuring:
- Channel blacklisting
- Channel whitelisting
- Block videos if their language is not the same as the user's preferred one(s)
- Block low-view videos
- Block high-dislike videos
- Toolbar icon showing number of blocked videos
* Watched or partially watched videos are marked accordingly. "Resume playing" feature also implemented
* Video swipe controls, including controls for volume, brightness, comments and video description
* Bookmark videos
* Import subscriptions from YouTube
* Play channels' playlists
* Download videos
* Ability to play the video faster — or slower than live. **[New!]**
* View and download video thumbnails
* No adverts when browsing or playing videos
* SponsorBlock to skip advertisement segments
* Back up and restore bookmarks and subscriptions (all stored locally on your device)

### Traditional Features
* Explore Featured and Most Popular videos
* Browse YouTube channels
* Play YouTube videos
* View video comments
* Search videos, music and channels
* Channel subscription & non-intrusive notifications
* Subscriptions feed

More features will be added in the near future.

## Requirements
Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later. For techies, that means an API level of 19 or greater.
If you have older Android device - however, at least 4.0, you should try [SkyTube Legacy](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTubeLegacy/).

## Download
| Feature | SkyTube Extra | SkyTube |
| ---------------- |------------------------------------| ---------|
| Description | Contains extra features that are powered by non-OSS libraries. | Fully open-source and free software. |
| GPLv3 license | ✅ | ✅ |
| Official YouTube player support* | ✅ | ❌ |
| Chromecast Support* | ✅ | ❌ |
| Updates availability | Immediate | Normally up to 5 days |
| Download APK | [![Download SkyTube Extra APK](screenshots/download_apk.png)](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/releases/download/v2.991/SkyTube-Extra-2.991.apk) | [![Download SkyTube (Vanilla) APK](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Get_it_on_F-Droid.svg/200px-Get_it_on_F-Droid.svg.png)](https://f-droid.org/packages/free.rm.skytube.oss/)

_* powered by a closed-source, third-party library._

## Why SkyTube?
* Copylefted libre software
* Gratis
* Innovative design
* No ads
* Multilingual
* Not dependent on GApps/Google Apps (the official YouTube app)
* No need for Google/YouTube account to operate
* Does not spy on your behaviour!

## Translate
You can help us translate this app into your native language by visiting [SkyTube's Weblate page](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/skytube/). Just log in using your GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket/Google/Facebook account and start translating!

### Translation status:

Translation status

## Screenshots
### Phone


Trending


Browse video


Play video


Subscriptions


SponsorBlock

### Tablet
![Browse channel using tablet](screenshots/channel_tablet.jpg)

## Contribute
This project was possible with the support and contribution of [numerous volunteers and third-party projects](http://skytube-app.com/credits.html).

Help improve SkyTube by [translating](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/wiki/Contribute#translate) or [developing](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/wiki/Contribute#developers-guidelines) it.

## License

![GNU GPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/graphics/gplv3-127x51.png)

This project is not affiliated with YouTube™ or any of its partners and/or products.
YouTube™ and Android™ are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

## Star History

[![Star History Chart](https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube&type=Date)](https://star-history.com/#SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube&Date)