Linux · Audio, Video & Music
FreeTube
Watch YouTube privately
by FreeTube Team
Official site: flathub.org
About FreeTube
FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player built with privacy in
mind. Use YouTube without advertisements and prevent Google from tracking
you with their cookies and JavaScript. Available for Windows, Mac &
Linux thanks to Electron.
Please note that FreeTube is currently in Beta. While it should work well
for most users, there are still bugs and missing features that need to be
addressed.
How to install FreeTube
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.freetubeapp.FreeTube
- Open FreeTube once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is FreeTube free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where FreeTube is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install FreeTube from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.freetubeapp.FreeTube. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is FreeTube safe?
FreeTube downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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