NewPipe – For frequent visitors to YouTube, the ads sometimes can be a real pain like real physical pain (ok I may have dragged that one too far).
But you get the point.
As a matter of fact, YouTube ads are now more annoying and obtrusive than ever on TVs.
Of course, there are ways to block and avoid ads on YouTube, some of them are as follows;
- Upgrade to YouTube Premium,
- Install ad-blocker (Works on Laptop or Desktop)
- NewPipe App
Among the three, I find NewPipe to be the best solution to your irritating and obstructive YouTube ad problem.
What is NewPipe?
NewPipe is an outstanding YouTube client created with the purpose of getting the original YouTube experience on your smartphone without annoying ads and questionable permissions.
It also lets you download Youtube videos with total privacy and the best part is that it lets you stream music in the background. You can either download the video or just the audio.
Note: NewPipe does not use any Google framework libraries, nor the YouTube API. Websites are only parsed to fetch the required info.
This basically means that you can use this app on any device, even the ones that don’t have Google Services installed.
Also, you don’t need a YouTube account to use NewPipe, which is copylefted libre software.
NewPipe Features:
- A Built-in search engine.
- Lightweight – Fast, Small, Battery Saving and Little Data Consumption.
- Download videos in MPEG, WebM, and 3GP format in different qualities with subtitles.
- Choose between video or audio download.
- Download the resolution you need.
- Background Player – Listen to your favorite music while using other apps.
- Check all the information about a video included by the user who has shared it.
- Popup Player – Resize and move it wherever you like.
- Bookmarks and Local Playlists.
- No Gmail account needed.
- History – Watch your favorites again.
- Multi-service support (eg. SoundCloud)
- Livestream support.
- Last but not least, NewPipe is available for free.
NewPipe APK File Info:
| Name | NewPipe |
|---|---|
| Author | F-Droid |
| Latest Version | v0.19.6 |
| Requirements | Android 4.0.3 |
| File Aize | 6.1 MB |
How to Install NewPipe APK?
Step 1: First of all, enable the “unknown sources” installation Option. Go to Settings > Security > Allow Unknown Sources
Step 2: Download the NewPipe APK file via the links provided below. (bottom of the page)
Step 3: Locate the APK file where you have downloaded on your phone.
Step 4: Click on the APK and hit the install button.
Step 5: After the installation is completed, Open the NewPipe app and enjoy it!
Step 6: This last step is more of an optional but just to be on the safe side, Disable the Unknown Sources Option
Leaving your Unknown sources option open can leave a huge security loophole.
So, after you finish installing, Go back to the Privacy << Unknown Sources and Uncheck it again.
To think about it, It is a very simple thing yet it can save you from many headaches.
Now that NewPipe is already installed. Enjoy YouTube ad-free.
Note: Update the app to its latest version to ensure a bug-free experience.
Come back to our site if the app prompts for an Update, we will have the latest NewPipe Apk updated by then.
Steps to Take when NewPipe is not working-
Step 1: In case something is wrong with the app and it isn’t working fine, first of all, check if you have the latest version of the NewPipe app.
The older version might be filled with bugs. So, by updating it to the latest version, it will ensure a bug-free experience.
But for some reason, If not. Then go install the latest version.
So, let’s assume that you have the latest version. But the problem still persists.
Step 2: Go to Settings > Installed Apps > Choose NewPipe
Step 3: Select Storage and Clear the data along with the app cache
Step 4: Restart the app
Step 5: Uninstall the app and reinstall it (Optional)
However, In case, if you face any difficulty downloading it or installing it, you can always ask us.
Newly Added Features & Bug Fixes:
- Added option to clear playback states
- Show hidden directories in the file picker
- Add more titles to improve accessibility for blind people
- [YouTube] Fixed ‘java.lang.IllegalArgumentException
- [YouTube] Fixed live streams not working TeamNewPipe/NewPipeExtractor.
COMMON FAQ:
What is NewPipe?
NewPipe is the lightweight YouTube which features – AdFree, Background player and download videos and audios.Is NewPipe legal?
It is free and open-source. It is covered by the GPL 3.0 license and completely legal.Is it safe?
It is safe. Here are some privacy features of the app –
1. No proprietary Google APIs
2. Only send information that is required to get video and channel details.
3. Decide what information we keep
4. It stores everything offline on your device.
Is NewPipe right for you?
If you are looking for a decent app to watch ad-free and download videos, easy-to-use YouTube. It is indeed the right application for you.
