Does not use proprietary Google APIs and stores all subscription and history data locally on the device.

Users can download video and audio in various formats (MPEG, WebM, 3GP) and qualities.

Beyond YouTube, it supports platforms like SoundCloud, Bandcamp, MediaCCC, and PeerTube. Where to Safely Download the APK

NewPipe (package name: org.schabi.newpipe ) is a free, open-source Android application designed as a privacy-focused alternative to the official YouTube app. It allows users to watch content without ads and does not require Google Play Services or a YouTube account to function. Key Features

Supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for multitasking.

Streams videos without any commercials or interruptions.