📅 Last updated: May 2026
What Was YouTube Music Vanced?
YouTube Music Vanced was a modified version of the YouTube Music app that provided ad-free listening, background playback, and download capabilities without requiring a YouTube Premium subscription.
Current Status
YouTube Music Vanced was discontinued alongside the main YouTube Vanced project in March 2022. No updates have been released since then.
ReVanced Music
ReVanced patches support YouTube Music, providing similar functionality through the patch-based ecosystem. Users can apply patches including ad removal, background playback, and other customizations to YouTube Music through ReVanced Manager.
Music Alternatives
| Option | Background Play | Ad-Free | Offline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Music Premium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Active (Paid) |
| ReVanced Music | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Active |
| NewPipe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Active |
| ViMusic / InnerTune | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Active |