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Yattee

yattee · v1.5.1

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Alternative and privacy-friendly YouTube frontend

brew install --cask yattee
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Yattee is a privacy-focused alternative YouTube frontend designed for iOS, tvOS, and macOS users. It offers ad-free video playback, customizable interfaces, and robust privacy controls, making it ideal for users concerned about data tracking.

Yattee provides a privacy-oriented video player that allows users to watch YouTube content without ads and with enhanced control over their data.

Maturity: The project is active, with a substantial GitHub presence, though it has several open issues indicating areas for improvement.

Community: Hacker News mentions are limited and show little engagement, with no discussions on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Focus on privacy and ad-free experience
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Customizable interface

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Some open issues suggest ongoing development needs
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SwiftLast commit: Feb 20, 2026

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