# N-Zik (open-source YouTube and video client)

> N-Zik is a free, open-source YouTube and video client for Android. A modern, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android with offline support. It has 249 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

N-Zik is your open-source, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android. A fork of Kreate focused on performance, UI polish, bug fixes, and long-term support. Note: N-Zik started as a side project. For more mature alternatives, check Metrolist, VIVI Music, or RiPlay. AI Usage: I use generative AI for code (via BMAD Method), reviewed and tested before shipping. Whether casual listener or audiophile, N-Zik gives you full control over your music without compromising privacy. WHY N-ZIK? No ads, background playback, offline caching, customizable UI — free, always.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/N-Zik-Group/N-Zik |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin Multiplatform |
| GitHub stars | 249 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.nevar.nzik.foss/ (package com.nevar.nzik.foss) |
| F-Droid anti-features | Relies on a non-free network service |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://n-zik.vercel.app/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | YouTube & video clients |
| Latest release | v8.4.0 (Oct 5, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 8, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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