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NewPipe vs SmartTube
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | NewPipe | SmartTube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 40k | 35k |
| Latest | v0.29.1 | 32.56s |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 23 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialNewPipeAndroid YouTube player without ads or Google services, with background play and downloads.
PartialSmartTubeYouTube player for Android TV without ads, with SponsorBlock and adjustable playback speed.
NewPipe
- v0.29.12026-08-15This is a hotfix release that fixes media.ccc.de live streams. Happy hacking!
- v0.29.02026-07-22:warning: :warning: This release drops support for Android 5, see this blogpost and #13438 :warning: :warning:
- v0.28.82026-06-09This release fixes issues that were caused by YouTube enforcing its SABR protocol, except for videos made for kids due…
- v0.28.72026-05-23This is a small hotfix update to make YouTube usable again. It is necessary, because there were changes by YouTube.
- v0.28.62026-05-01This release only adds a popup to inform users that the next version, v0.28.7, will drop support for Android 5.
NewPipe
unsigned The latest release, v0.29.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SmartTube
unsigned The latest release, 32.56s, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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