Ad-free streams
InnerTube clients deliver cleaner playback without in-stream YouTube ads.
Free · Open source · Android
YouTube, unlocked.
No premium required.
VibeTube is a Flutter YouTube client with mini player, PiP, background media controls, SponsorBlock, Live, Shorts, library tools, and in-app updates — without a subscription.
GPL-3.0 open source
GitHub Releases only
In-app update checks
No account required to browse
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API 24+Android 7.0
Features
More than a video player
Browse, play, save, skip sponsors, and keep listening — with controls that feel familiar if you already use YouTube.
Mini player
Press Back and keep watching in a bottom bar above navigation. Tap to expand — same stream, no reload.
Picture-in-Picture
System PiP only while a video is actively playing — idle app stays out of the way.
Background play
Screen-off audio with MediaSession: lock screen, notification shade, and Bluetooth controls.
Live streams
Live content uses HLS/DASH paths tuned for reliability on Android.
Shorts shelf
Dedicated Shorts chip, badges, and vertical-friendly player framing.
Watch history
Recently played videos stay in Library so you can jump back quickly.
Liked videos
Save favorites locally and reopen them from your library.
Watch Later
Queue videos for later without needing a YouTube account login flow.
Downloads
Save progressive streams into app storage for offline viewing when available.
Search & categories
Home chips for All, Shorts, Live, Music, Gaming, News, Sports, and more.
Local library
History, likes, watch later, and downloads live on-device via SharedPreferences + files.
Speed 0.25×–3×
Scrollable speed sheet for precise playback control.
Quality picker
HLS-aware quality UI with Auto and ladder options when streams allow.
Mute & loop
Quick mute and loop toggles right on the player chrome.
±10s & next
Double-tap / chip seeks and jump to related next when available.
Share & save
Share youtu.be links, like videos, and save to Watch Later from the player.
Audio-only mode
Switch toward audio-focused playback when you only need sound.
SponsorBlock
Auto-skip sponsors and more — categories configurable in Settings.
Return YouTube Dislike
Shows community dislike counts when the service has data.
Dark & light themes
Full Material themes via a real theme system, not a half-finished toggle.
In-app updates
Checks GitHub Releases and can prompt when a newer APK is available.
Open source GPL-3.0
Inspect the code, open issues, and build from source yourself.
Android-first
Native PiP hooks, foreground media service, and notification media actions.
Player
Controls that feel familiar
A denser player chrome inspired by modern mobile YouTube — without stuffing every action behind a single menu.
Full player supports double-tap seek, scrollable speed/quality sheets, and a secondary action row.
Built-in actions
Quick tools on the player so common tasks stay one tap away.
Mute
Loop
±10 seconds
Next related
Like
Dislike count
Share link
Watch Later
Download
Audio only
PiP
More sheet
Install
Three steps to VibeTube
Sideload the official GitHub Release APK in under a minute.
1
Download the APK
Grab the latest build from this page. File name looks like VibeTube-vX.Y.Z-release.apk.
2
Allow install
Android may ask to allow installs from your browser or files app — enable it for that app only.
3
Open and enjoy
Play a video, press Back for mini player, enable background play, then lock the phone to keep audio going.
Compare
Why people switch
A quick look at what you get versus stock YouTube.
| Capability | YouTube app | VibeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free playback | Paid Premium | Included |
| Background audio | Paid Premium | Included |
| Mini player after Back | Yes | Yes |
| SponsorBlock skip | No | Yes |
| Return dislike counts | Hidden | Yes |
| Local library tools | Account-based | On-device |
| Open source | No | GPL-3.0 |
| Price | Subscription | Free |
Under the hood
Built for Android, openly
Modern Flutter UI with native hooks for PiP and media playback.
FlutterMaterial 3 UI, Provider state
InnerTube clientsBrowse, search, player streams
HLS + progressiveMulti-client stream merge
MediaSessionLock screen / BT controls
SponsorBlock APICommunity skip segments
RYD APIDislike counts when available
GitHub ReleasesAPK distribution + update checks
GPL-3.0Free and open source
What's new
Recent progress
Highlights from the latest development cycle. Full history lives in the changelog.
v1.5.x
Background, Shorts, Live, richer player
Audio session for screen-off playback, Shorts/Live feed fixes, and YouTube-style player actions (mute, loop, share, save, download, more).
v1.4.x
Mini player + media controls
Back keeps playback in a bottom mini bar. MediaSession notifications and safer PiP (only while playing).
v1.3.x
Feed + stream quality work
Home/All discover feed restored, HLS variant plumbing, and broader playback reliability fixes.
Docs
Open project maintenance
GPL-3.0 license, contributing guide, security policy, architecture notes, and this download site.
Download
Get the latest Android APK
Always pull builds from the official Code-Stride GitHub Releases. This page auto-links the newest APK asset.
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- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- Open source · GPL-3.0
- No Google account required to browse
- In-app update checks via GitHub
Package conflict? Uninstall any older VibeTube first. From v1.2.0 onward, CI uses a stable signing key so upgrades should install over previous v1.2+ builds.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is VibeTube free?
Yes. Free and open source under GNU GPL v3.0. Download APKs only from official GitHub Releases.
Is this affiliated with YouTube or Google?
No. VibeTube is an unofficial third-party client. “YouTube” is a trademark of Google LLC. Use responsibly and follow applicable terms and laws.
Background play tips
Enable Background play in Settings, start a video, then lock the phone. Allow notifications if asked. On aggressive OEMs, disable battery restrictions for VibeTube.
How does the mini player work?
While a video is open, press Back. Playback continues in a bottom mini bar. Tap it to expand to the full player without reloading the stream.
Where do I report bugs?
Use GitHub Issues. Security-sensitive reports should follow SECURITY.md.
Can I build it myself?
Yes — clone the repo, run flutter pub get and flutter build apk --release. See docs/BUILD.md for signing notes.