FreeTube

freetube · v0.25.3

8.0

YouTube player focusing on privacy

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brew install --cask freetube

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Install trend

Trust Score 6/10

✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v0.25.3

1mo ago0.25.2→0.25.3

2mo ago0.25.1→0.25.2

3mo ago0.25.0→0.25.1

3mo ago0.24.1→0.25.0

4mo ago0.24.0→0.24.1

6mo ago0.23.15→0.24.0

7mo ago0.23.14→0.23.15

Review

Mar 10, 2026

FreeTube is a privacy-focused YouTube player that offers alternative playback methods, ad-free viewing, and customization options. It benefits users who prioritize privacy and want to avoid YouTube's tracking practices.

FreeTube is a YouTube player that emphasizes privacy by avoiding traditional tracking methods and offering alternative video playback options.

Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community base, evidenced by 20k+ GitHub stars and active development, though there are a significant number of open issues.

Community: FreeTube has generated positive buzz on Hacker News, with users praising its privacy features and open-source nature. However, there are concerns about its future availability in Homebrew.