YouTube Vanced

Vanced was built for Android only. The original project shut down in March 2022, but legacy APK files and version information remain available. The gallery above lists what still exists and which versions those files are.

Vanced Manager was the companion installer for the Vanced apps. It downloaded and updated the main APK and MicroG on Android devices. Download Vanced Manager APK.

Yes, if you install without root. Non-root installations rely on Vanced MicroG for Google account sign-in and related services. Download Vanced MicroG APK.

YouTube Music Vanced applied the same modifications to YouTube Music. It shipped as a separate APK alongside the main app. Download YouTube Music Vanced APK.

No. Development stopped in March 2022 and nothing official has been released since. Old APK files still circulate, but nobody maintains them. ReVanced Manager is the actively developed option.

ReVanced Manager, NewPipe, LibreTube, and SkyTube are the apps people switch to most often. They differ in features and setup effort, so compare before choosing.

No. APK files are Android packages and will not run on iOS. iPhone users are limited to YouTube Premium or watching in a browser.

Compare the version number, Android requirement, file size, and package name before installing anything. The compatibility table on this page lists these details for each file.

The app no longer receives security updates, so old APKs may carry unpatched vulnerabilities. Verify any download source and weigh maintained alternatives like ReVanced. Our APK safety guide covers the verification steps.

Vanced shipped as a prebuilt modified APK and is now discontinued. ReVanced patches a base YouTube APK instead: you supply the APK and ReVanced Manager applies the modifications you pick. ReVanced still receives updates. Read the full comparison.

There are no official updates. An existing installation can keep running until YouTube changes something it depends on. If you want updates, ReVanced Manager is the maintained route.

Yes. The non-root method uses Vanced MicroG for Google sign-in, and that is how most people installed it. Root installation existed but was never required. See our root vs non-root guide.

Modified YouTube apps violate YouTube's Terms of Service, but using one is not treated as a crime in most jurisdictions. Google's 2022 legal action targeted the developers, not users. The risks and disclaimers page explains what users should still consider.

The project started with a developer known as RazerMan (xfileFIN) and grew into a community team called Team Vanced, which included ZaneZam and Laura Almeida among others. The team ran the project independently until March 2022. Read the full Vanced history.

Team Vanced received a cease-and-desist letter from Google in March 2022 over the app's use of YouTube trademarks and its modification of YouTube's code. The team complied, ended development, and removed the official download links. See our Vanced status page for what that means today.