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NewPipe
What NewPipe is
NewPipe is a free, open-source streaming client for Android 6 and later. It supports YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and media.ccc.de, while avoiding proprietary Google APIs and storing user data offline on the device. Users can subscribe to channels and import or export local subscriptions between devices. The app supports 4K playback, subtitles, and formats including MPEG-4, 3GPP, WebM, M4A, MP3, MP2, Opus, Ogg, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, and ALAC. Video, audio, and captions can be downloaded for offline playback with selectable format and resolution. Audio can continue in the background with playlist support, and a movable, resizable popup player keeps video playing. Users may inspect generated crash-report data and choose whether to email it to the project. NewPipe is licensed under GPL 3.0. Android may block updates when switching between builds signed with different keys. FAQs and tutorials cover installation and updates, and donations support development and other project costs.
Who it suits
It suits Android users who want an open-source streaming client with offline downloads, background audio, local subscriptions, and broad format support. It is specifically available for Android 6 and later.
What it does well
- Free and open source
- Offline video, audio, and caption downloads
- 4K and subtitle support
- Background playback and playlists
- Local subscription import and export
What to know first
- Android-only application
- Requires Android 6 or later
- Updates may fail across different signing keys
- No free trial
Limits
NewPipe runs on Android 6 and later. Android may prevent updates when switching between builds signed with different keys.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NewPipe | Android app · Android 6+ | Free |
As newpipe.net lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the NewPipe website
- Use an Android device running version 6 or later
- Follow the project FAQs or tutorials for installation
- Use the FAQs or tutorials for update guidance
Verdict
NewPipe offers privacy-focused streaming access with downloads, background playback, subscriptions, and many formats. Android version requirements and signing-key update restrictions are the main installation considerations.
Questions
How much does NewPipe cost?
NewPipe is free, with a listed plan price of $0. There is no free trial because the app is provided as a free plan.
Which platforms does NewPipe support?
NewPipe supports Android, specifically Android 6 and later.
Is NewPipe open source?
Yes. NewPipe is covered by the GPL 3.0 license.
Which services can NewPipe access?
The listed supported services are YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and media.ccc.de.
Can I use NewPipe offline?
Yes. You can download video, audio or captions and select a format and resolution for offline playback.
How does NewPipe handle subscriptions and privacy?
Subscriptions are stored locally and can be imported or exported between devices. The app says it uses no proprietary Google APIs and keeps user data offline on the device.
Facts from NewPipe's own pages
- Background player
- The app can play audio in the background and supports playlists. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Crash reports
- Users can review the generated crash report data and choose whether to send it by email to the project. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Format support
- MPEG-4,3GPP,WebM,M4A,MP3,MP2,Opus,Ogg,AIFF,WAV,FLAC,ALAC · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- 4K playback
- Yes · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Funding
- NewPipe is free to get, and donations support development work and other project costs. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Installation limit
- The app is for Android 6 and later, and Android may prevent updates across builds signed with different keys. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- NewPipe is covered by the GPL 3.0 license. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- License model
- free · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline playback
- Users can download video, audio, or captions and choose a file format and resolution. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Android · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Popup player
- The popup player can be resized and moved while videos continue playing. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The app says it uses no proprietary Google APIs and stores user data offline on the device. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NewPipe is an open source streaming client for Android designed to provide privacy friendly access to streaming services. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project says its self hosted service data is stored on a dedicated server with encrypted disks and encrypted backups. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Subscriptions
- Users can subscribe to channels and import or export local subscriptions between devices. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Subtitle support
- Yes · newpipe.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project points users to its FAQs and tutorials for help with installation and updates. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported services
- The site lists YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and media.ccc.de as supported services. · newpipe.net, 11 Oct 2026
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