What Was Vanced Manager?
Vanced Manager was an Android application developed by the Team Vanced project. It served as the central hub for managing the entire YouTube Vanced ecosystem. Instead of manually downloading and installing multiple APK files, users could use Vanced Manager to:
- Download and install YouTube Vanced (non-root and root variants)
- Download and install Vanced MicroG for Google account login
- Download and install YouTube Music Vanced
- Check for and apply updates to all installed components
- Select preferred theme (dark, black, or light) before installation
- Choose language settings for the Vanced app
How Vanced Manager Worked
Vanced Manager operated by connecting to Team Vanced's servers to download pre-built, modified APK files. The installation process was straightforward:
- Download Vanced Manager APK from the official site
- Open Vanced Manager and tap "Install" next to MicroG
- Wait for MicroG to download and install
- Tap "Install" next to YouTube Vanced
- Select your preferred theme and language
- Wait for the download and installation to complete
This approach was simpler than ReVanced Manager because users did not need to provide a YouTube APK or select patches — everything was pre-configured by Team Vanced.
Why Vanced Manager Was Discontinued
In March 2022, Google issued a cease-and-desist letter to Team Vanced, citing violations of YouTube's Terms of Service and trademark infringement. The team complied and shut down all operations, including:
- The official Vanced Manager app
- All download servers and API endpoints
- The vancedapp.com website
- All social media channels
As a result, Vanced Manager can no longer connect to its servers. Even if you have it installed, it cannot download or update any components.
Vanced Manager vs ReVanced Manager
| Feature | Vanced Manager | ReVanced Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued (2022) | Active |
| Approach | Downloaded pre-built APKs | Patches official APK locally |
| Customization | Theme and language only | Individual patch selection |
| Apps supported | YouTube, Music, MicroG | YouTube, Music, Reddit, and more |
| Source code | Partially open | Fully open-source |
| Updates | None since March 2022 | Regular updates |
Should You Still Use Vanced Manager?
No. Vanced Manager is completely non-functional in 2026. Its servers are offline, and any APK claiming to be a "new" Vanced Manager is likely a scam or malware. If you want YouTube with ad blocking, background playback, and SponsorBlock, use ReVanced Manager instead.
How to Migrate to ReVanced Manager
- Uninstall Vanced Manager from your device
- Uninstall YouTube Vanced and old MicroG
- Download ReVanced Manager from revanced.app
- Download GmsCore for Google account login
- Follow the ReVanced installation guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanced Manager was the official installer for YouTube Vanced, MicroG, and YouTube Music Vanced. It automated downloading and installing all components from a single app.
No. Vanced Manager was discontinued in March 2022. Its servers are offline and it can no longer download or install apps.
ReVanced Manager is the successor. It patches the official YouTube app locally on your device rather than downloading pre-built modified APKs.