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Libretube or Newpipe? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago by kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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With Google making YouTube pretty frustrating to use lately, I’ve been looking into alternatives that respect privacy and still give a decent user experience.

Right now, I’m torn between LibreTube and NewPipe. I know both are solid options, but I’m wondering:

Which one is actually better for privacy?

Which one feels nicer to use day-to-day?

And do either of them offer video recommendations based on watch history, without needing a Google account?

If you’ve tried either (or both), I’d love to hear what you think. I’m just looking for something that lets me watch content without feeling like I’m constantly being tracked or pushed to pay up.

Thanks in advance!

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[–] haverholm@kbin.earth 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've only used Newpipe, and I'm quite happy with it. Saved me so many commercials, tracking, and probably rage baiting recommendations as well. TBH I just turn off recommendations and comments, I'm only there to watch the videos.

[–] Tenderizer78@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 hours ago

Haven't switched from YouTube, but I've blocked recommendations (and auto-muted ads) with a browser extension for I think a few years now. I wouldn't say it's necessarily made my life better, but it has made my engagement with YouTube better.

I've been deleting my subscriptions one by one, if the channels don't consistently post stuff I find valuable with the hopes of eventually removing YouTube from my life entirely.