freetube ☆
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Description:
YouTube player focusing on privacy
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.22.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FreeTubeApp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: youtube privacy video-player streaming open-source
Install: brew install --cask freetube
About:
FreeTube is an open-source desktop YouTube client that prioritizes user privacy by blocking all Google trackers and analytics by default. It allows users to watch videos, subscribe to channels, and manage history without linking activity to a Google account. The application enhances the viewing experience with features like background playback and ad blocking.
Key Features:
  • Tracker and ad blocking built-in
  • No Google account required
  • Local subscription management
  • Picture-in-picture and background playback
Use Cases:
  • Watching YouTube videos without tracking
  • Managing subscriptions privately
  • Viewing age-restricted content without login
Alternatives:
  • YouTube – Official client that requires login and tracks user data
  • Invidious – Web-based alternative, while FreeTube is a native desktop app
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 18, 2026 1:05pm 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 675e5238
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 99d9e189
Sep 14, 2025 10:48am 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9512f85f
Aug 23, 2025 3:53pm 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 82b5b47f
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e0cac343
Aug 15, 2025 7:05pm 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP faecb3f4
Aug 10, 2025 5:22am 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7469a404
Aug 2, 2025 11:13pm 0.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d399e12
Aug 2, 2024 5:24pm 0.21.3 0 VERSION_BUMP abc222ad
Jul 25, 2024 9:28pm 0.21.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5fd3facf
Jul 11, 2024 8:53am 0.21.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ed6654c
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