Invidious
Invidious is an open-source, privacy-respecting alternative front-end for YouTube that allows users to browse and watch videos without ads and tracking.
Description
Invidious is an open-source, privacy-focused alternative frontend for YouTube. It allows users to browse and watch YouTube videos without the tracking and intrusive ads present on the official platform. The project is ethically designed for a more humane user experience, focusing on ease of use and minimal distractions. Invidious is multilingual, supporting many languages thanks to community contributions. It offers features such as subscriptions, playlists, and a fully documented REST API for developers. The project is freely available and relies on community support and contributions.
Features
Open-source and AGPL-3.0 licensed. Privacy-focused design that avoids tracking users. Ethically designed interface for improved usability. Multilingual support. Functionality for subscriptions and playlist creation. No ads. Integration with Sponsorblock for ad removal. A fully featured and documented REST API.
Benefits
Increased privacy by avoiding Google's tracking. An ad-free viewing experience. Improved focus and a less distracting user interface. Support for multiple languages. Access to YouTube content without a YouTube account. Ability to create playlists and subscribe to channels. Availability of a developer API for integration and extension.
Links
- Home: https://invidious.io
- Source code: https://github.com/iv-org/invidious
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ❌