NewPipe es un cliente YouTube ligero y enfocado en privacidad para Android. No requiere cuenta Google, no rastrea usuarios y es completamente gratuito. Disponible en F-Droid.
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Sin anuncios
Sin rastreo
Descarga de videos
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NewPipe is a free, open-source YouTube client for Android that prioritizes privacy by not using Google APIs or requiring a Google account.
📅 Last updated: May 2026
What Is NewPipe?
NewPipe is an independently developed Android app that lets users watch YouTube videos without Google's proprietary APIs. It extracts content directly from YouTube's website, providing a lightweight experience without account requirements or tracking.
Main Features
Background playback and picture-in-picture
Video and audio downloads
No Google account required
No ads or tracking
Import/export subscriptions
Supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, PeerTube, and more
Lightweight - small app size and low resource usage
Platform Support
Android only. Available through F-Droid and GitHub releases. Not available on Google Play Store, iOS, or desktop.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
No Google account needed
Completely open source
Very lightweight
Download support
Multi-service (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.)
⚠️ Considerations
No Google account features (history sync, recommendations)
Different UI from official YouTube
May break when YouTube changes its website
No cast support
NewPipe vs YouTube Vanced
The key difference is that Vanced was a modified YouTube app (using Google APIs), while NewPipe is a completely independent client. NewPipe does not require a Google account but also cannot access Google account features.
NewPipe vs ReVanced
ReVanced patches the official YouTube app, providing a more familiar experience with Google account features. NewPipe is better for users who prioritize privacy over Google integration.
Feature
NewPipe
ReVanced
Google account
No
Yes
Privacy
High
Moderate
Downloads
Yes
No
UI familiarity
Custom
YouTube-like
App size
Small
Larger
Safety and Source
NewPipe is fully open source and available on GitHub and F-Droid. It has a transparent development process with a large contributor community.
FAQ
NewPipe is open source with publicly auditable code. It is considered one of the safest alternatives.
No. NewPipe does not use Google APIs and does not support Google account login. You can import subscriptions manually.