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description: These open-source frontends for various internet services allow you to access content without JavaScript or other annoyances. description: These open-source frontends for various internet services allow you to access content without JavaScript or other annoyances.
cover: frontends.webp cover: frontends.webp
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<small>Protects against the following threat(s):</small>
Sometimes services will try to force you to sign up for an account by blocking access to content with annoying popups. They might also break without JavaScript enabled. These frontends can allow you to get around these restrictions. - [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
Sometimes services will try to force you to sign up for an account by blocking access to content with annoying popups. They might also break without JavaScript enabled. These frontends can allow you to circumvent these restrictions.
If you choose to self-host these frontends, it is important that you have other people using your instance as well in order for you to blend in. You should be careful with where and how you are hosting, as other peoples' usage will be linked to your hosting. If you choose to self-host these frontends, it is important that you have other people using your instance as well in order for you to blend in. You should be careful with where and how you are hosting, as other peoples' usage will be linked to your hosting.
When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privacy policy of that specific instance. They can be modified by their owners and therefore may not reflect the default policy. Some instances have [Tor](tor.md) .onion addresses which may grant some privacy as long as your search queries don't contain PII. When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privacy policy of that specific instance (if available). They can be modified by their owners and therefore may not reflect the default policy. Some instances have [Tor](tor.md) .onion addresses, which may grant some privacy as long as your search queries don't contain personally identifiable information.
## Reddit ## Reddit
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![Redlib logo](assets/img/frontends/redlib.svg){ align=right } ![Redlib logo](assets/img/frontends/redlib.svg){ align=right }
**Redlib** is an open-source frontend to the [Reddit](https://reddit.com) website that is also self-hostable. **Redlib** is an open-source frontend to the [Reddit](https://reddit.com) website that is also self-hostable. You can access Redlib through a number of public instances.
There are a number of public instances, with some instances having [Tor](tor.md) onion services support.
[:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib-instances/blob/main/instances.md){ .card-link title="Public Instances"} [:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib-instances/blob/main/instances.md){ .card-link title="Public Instances" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib?tab=readme-ov-file#table-of-contents){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib?tab=readme-ov-file#table-of-contents){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
</div> </div>
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<p class="admonition-title">Tip</p> <p class="admonition-title">Tip</p>
Redlib is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level. Redlib is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level.
</div> </div>
## TikTok ## TikTok
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**ProxiTok** is an open-source frontend to the [TikTok](https://tiktok.com) website that is also self-hostable. **ProxiTok** is an open-source frontend to the [TikTok](https://tiktok.com) website that is also self-hostable.
There are a number of public instances, with some instances having [Tor](tor.md) onion services support. There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite.
[:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok/wiki/Public-instances){ .card-link title="Public Instances"} [:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok/wiki/Public-instances){ .card-link title="Public Instances" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok/wiki){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok/wiki){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
</details> </details>
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## YouTube ## YouTube
### FreeTube **Note:** YouTube has gradually rolled out changes to its video player and API that have thwarted some of the methods used by third-party frontends for extracting YouTube data. If you experience reliability issues with one YouTube frontend, consider trying out another that uses a different extraction method.
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![FreeTube logo](assets/img/frontends/freetube.svg){ align=right }
**FreeTube** is a free and open-source desktop application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). When using FreeTube, your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your device.
By default, FreeTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, FreeTube optionally integrates with [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://freetubeapp.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://freetubeapp.io/privacy.php){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.freetubeapp.io){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://liberapay.com/FreeTube){ .card-link title=Contribute }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-flathub: Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using FreeTube, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
### Yattee
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![Yattee logo](assets/img/frontends/yattee.svg){ align=right }
**Yattee** is a free and open-source privacy oriented video player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). When using Yattee, your subscription list is saved locally on your device.
You will need to take a few [extra steps](https://web.archive.org/web/20230330122839/https://gonzoknows.com/posts/Yattee) before you can use Yattee to watch YouTube, due to App Store restrictions.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://github.com/yattee/yattee){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://r.yattee.stream/docs/privacy.html){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/wiki){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/wiki/Donations){ .card-link title=Contribute }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-apple: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1595136629)
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/releases)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using Yattee, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
By default, Yattee blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, Yattee optionally integrates with [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments.
### LibreTube (Android)
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube.svg#only-light){ align=right }
![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right }
**LibreTube** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) which uses the [Piped](#piped) API.
LibreTube allows you to store your subscription list and playlists locally on your Android device, or to an account on your Piped instance of choice, which allows you to access them seamlessly on other devices as well.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://libretube.dev){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://libretube.dev/#faq){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube#donate){ .card-link title=Contribute }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube/releases)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using LibreTube, your IP address will be visible to the [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances) instance you choose and/or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
By default, LibreTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. Additionally, LibreTube uses [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments. You are able to fully configure the types of segments that SponsorBlock will skip, or disable it completely. There is also a button on the video player itself to disable it for a specific video if desired.
### NewPipe (Android)
<div class="admonition recommendation annotate" markdown>
![Newpipe logo](assets/img/frontends/newpipe.svg){ align=right }
**NewPipe** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com), [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com), [media.ccc.de](https://media.ccc.de), [Bandcamp](https://bandcamp.com), and [PeerTube](https://joinpeertube.org) (1).
Your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your Android device.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://newpipe.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://newpipe.net/legal/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://newpipe.net/FAQ){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://newpipe.net/donate){ .card-link title=Contribute }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases)
</details>
</div>
1. The default instance is [FramaTube](https://framatube.org), however more can be added via **Settings** → **Content** → **PeerTube instances**
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using NewPipe, your IP address will be visible to the video providers used. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
### Invidious ### Invidious
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**Invidious** is a free and open-source frontend for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) that is also self-hostable. **Invidious** is a free and open-source frontend for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) that is also self-hostable.
There are a number of public instances, with some instances having [Tor](tor.md) onion services support. There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://invidious.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://invidious.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-server-16:](https://instances.invidious.io){ .card-link title="Public Instances"} [:octicons-server-16:](https://instances.invidious.io){ .card-link title="Public Instances" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.invidious.io){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.invidious.io){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/iv-org/invidious){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/iv-org/invidious){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://invidious.io/donate){ .card-link title=Contribute } [:octicons-heart-16:](https://invidious.io/donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
</details> </details>
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Piped requires JavaScript in order to function and there are a number of public instances. Piped requires JavaScript in order to function and there are a number of public instances.
[:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances){ .card-link title="Public Instances"} [:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances){ .card-link title="Public Instances" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.piped.video/docs){ .card-link title=Documentation} [:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.piped.video/docs){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped){ .card-link title="Source Code" } [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped#donations){ .card-link title=Contribute } [:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped#donations){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
</details> </details>
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</div> </div>
### FreeTube
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![FreeTube logo](assets/img/frontends/freetube.svg){ align=right }
**FreeTube** is a free and open-source desktop application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). FreeTube extracts data from YouTube using its built-in API based on [YouTube.js](https://github.com/LuanRT/YouTube.js) or the [Invidious](#invidious) API. You can configure either as the default, with the other serving as a fallback.
When using FreeTube, your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your device.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://freetubeapp.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://freetubeapp.io/privacy.php){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.freetubeapp.io){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://liberapay.com/FreeTube){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
- [:simple-flathub: Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using FreeTube, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
By default, FreeTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, FreeTube optionally integrates with [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments.
### Yattee
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![Yattee logo](assets/img/frontends/yattee.svg){ align=right }
**Yattee** is a free and open-source privacy oriented video player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). Due to App Store restrictions, you will need to take a few [extra steps](https://web.archive.org/web/20230330122839/https://gonzoknows.com/posts/Yattee) before you can use Yattee to watch YouTube. Yattee allows you to connect to instances of [Invidious](#invidious) or [Piped](#piped).
When using Yattee, your subscription list is saved locally on your device.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://github.com/yattee/yattee){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://r.yattee.stream/docs/privacy.html){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/wiki){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/wiki/Donations){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-apple: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1595136629)
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/yattee/yattee/releases)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using Yattee, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
By default, Yattee blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, Yattee optionally integrates with [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments.
### LibreTube (Android)
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube.svg#only-light){ align=right }
![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right }
**LibreTube** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) which uses the [Piped](#piped) API.
Your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your Android device.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://libretube.dev){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://libretube.dev/#faq){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube#donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/libre-tube/LibreTube/releases)
</details>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using LibreTube, your IP address will be visible to YouTube, [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
By default, LibreTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. Additionally, LibreTube uses [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) to help you skip sponsored video segments. You are able to fully configure the types of segments that SponsorBlock will skip, or disable it completely. There is also a button on the video player itself to disable it for a specific video if desired.
### NewPipe (Android)
<div class="admonition recommendation annotate" markdown>
![Newpipe logo](assets/img/frontends/newpipe.svg){ align=right }
**NewPipe** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com), [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com), [media.ccc.de](https://media.ccc.de), [Bandcamp](https://bandcamp.com), and [PeerTube](https://joinpeertube.org) (1).
Your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your Android device.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://newpipe.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://newpipe.net/legal/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://newpipe.net/FAQ){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://newpipe.net/donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases)
</details>
</div>
1. The default instance is [FramaTube](https://framatube.org), however more can be added via **Settings** → **Content** → **PeerTube instances**.
<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
When using NewPipe, your IP address will be visible to the video providers used. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
</div>
## Criteria ## Criteria
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you. **Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
Recommended frontends...
- Must be open-source software.
- Must be self-hostable.
- Must provide all basic website functionality available to anonymous users.
We only consider frontends if one of the following is true for a platform: We only consider frontends if one of the following is true for a platform:
- Normally only accessible with JavaScript enabled. - Normally only accessible with JavaScript enabled.
- Normally only accessible with an account. - Normally only accessible with an account.
- Blocks access from commercial [VPNs](vpn.md). - Blocks access from commercial [VPNs](vpn.md).
Recommended frontends...
- Must be open-source software.
- Must be self-hostable.
- Must provide all basic website functionality available to anonymous users.