PipePipe
PipePipe is a free, open-source YouTube and video client for Android. A FLOSS Android app to let you browse YouTube, NicoNico and BiliBili freely. It has 7,138 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
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About PipePipe
NewPipe, reimagined: faster, more stable, and packed with more features. Beyond NewPipe * SponsorBlock (YouTube & BiliBili) * ReturnYouTubeDislike * Bullet comments / Live Chats * Search filters * Search & sort in local playlists * Filter out unwanted items by keywords/channels/... * Music player mode & Background playing * Sleep timer * Fullscreen gestures * Login to watch restricted / premium contents * … and many minor improvements
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds PipePipe from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Relies on a non-free network service
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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Is PipePipe free and open source?
Yes. PipePipe's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: relies on a non-free network service.
How do I install PipePipe?
You can install PipePipe from F-Droid (package InfinityLoop1309.NewPipeEnhanced); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v5.5.0).
Is PipePipe still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.


