YouTube Frontends are applications that can be run on-device or on a server. Frontends mimic Youtube's native app or site with more privacy, no ads, and sometimes new features.
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 Cloudtube |
 Invidious |
 Piped |
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| Built in Sponsorblock |
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| Account Sync | |
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| Import/Export | |
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| Custom playlists | |
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| Watch History |
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Applications |
 Freetube |
 Libretube |
 NewPipe |
 SmartTube |
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