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Invidious vs Piped
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| Fact | Invidious | Piped |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Crystal | Vue |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 25k | 10k |
| Latest | v2.20260804.1 | none |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialInvidiousWatches YouTube videos without ads, tracking or a Google account, with subscriptions kept on the instance.
PartialPipedWatches YouTube videos without ads or a Google account, with SponsorBlock built in and video proxied through the instance.
Invidious
- v2.20260804.12026-08-05Release v2.20260804.1
- v2.20260804.02026-08-04Release v2.20260804.0
- v2.20260723.02026-07-23Release v2.20260723.0
- v2.20260626.02026-06-27Release v2.20260626.0
- v2.20260207.02026-02-07Release v2.20260207.0
Piped
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Invidious
✓ signed The latest release, v2.20260804.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Piped
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