A fast, feature-rich YouTube client for Android
Ad-free • SponsorBlock • Powerful Downloader • Custom Player • YouTube Music
I’m no longer able to dedicate time to this app, and this might be the end of the project.
If anyone is interested in taking over the development, feel free to fork the repository and build upon it. I would be happy to see the future development of the app.
For alternatives, check out:
- Ad-free: Completely ad-free YouTube experience.
- YouTube Music: Listen to Music ad-free with background playback.
- SponsorBlock: Automatically skip sponsors, intros, outros, and reminders.
- Return YouTube Dislike: See dislikes again.
- Advanced Player: Custom player supporting subtitles, multiple audio tracks, and gesture controls.
- Background Play: Listen to videos while using other apps or with the screen off.
- ️ Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Continue watching in a floating popup window.
- Playback Queue: Add videos to a queue to keep watching.
- Live Chat: Full support for live chat during streams.
- Powerful YouTube Downloader: Built-in video, audio, captions, playlists, and thumbnails downloader.
- Local Video Player: Play local device videos using our advanced player.
- Incognito Mode: Watch videos without saving history.
- Modern UI: Clean Material 3 interface that is fast and responsive.
- Lightweight: Full APK size is just 6 MB.
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If you prefer to build it yourself:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/CodeLab-SK/LitePipe.git
# Enter the directory
cd LitePipe
# Build the debug APK
./gradlew assembleDebugThe APK will be available in app/build/outputs/apk/debug/.
Whether you have ideas, bug reports, translations, design improvements, code cleanups, or major feature changes — all help is welcome!
Q: Is this app safe?
A: Yes. LitePipe uses the official YouTube mobile site as a base, providing the same level of security while adding powerful enhancements.
Q: Why use LitePipe instead of the official YouTube app?
A: LitePipe provides features not available in the official app, including ad blocking, SponsorBlock integration, background playback, advanced download options, and a lightweight design that uses less storage and system resources.
Q: Can I sign in with my Google account?
A: Yes. You can sign in through YouTube's official login page to access subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and other account features.
Q: Does LitePipe require YouTube Premium?
A: No. Many advanced features are built directly into LitePipe and are available without a YouTube Premium subscription.
Q: Can I use LitePipe alongside the official YouTube app?
A: Yes. LitePipe is completely separate from the official YouTube application and can be installed and used at the same time.
Q: Can I download a video using a link?
A: Yes, copy a link, and you will get a popup to play/download that video.
Q: Can I download videos from YouTube app?
A: Yes. Simply share a video from the YouTube app and select "LitePipe Download" from the share menu to start downloading without opening LitePipe.
Q: Can I set it as default app for YouTube videos?
A: Yes. LitePipe supports all YouTube links, and you can set it as a default app in the Android settings.
Q: Can I upload videos to YouTube?
A: No. Unfortunately, LitePipe doesn't support uploading videos or notifications yet.