FreeTube is a YouTube client for Windows (10 and later), Mac (macOS 11 and later), and Linux built around using YouTube more privately.
You can enjoy your favorite content and creators without your habits being tracked.
All of your user data is stored locally and never sent or published to the internet.
FreeTube grabs data by scraping the information it needs (with either local methods or by optionally utilizing the Invidious API).
With many features similar to YouTube, FreeTube has become one of the best methods to watch YouTube privately on desktop.
Publisher’s description
What is FreeTube?
FreeTube by FreeTube Team is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category. It ranks 37th by popularity among firewall & privacy in this catalogue. It is written in Vue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.25.3, released on August 28, 2026. The version history goes back to November 2, 2022: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (FreeTubeApp/FreeTube) has 22,113 stars. Similar programs include OnionShare, Portmaster and dnscrypt-proxy.
Project description on GitHub: “An Open Source YouTube app for privacy”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 8.4 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
In short: FreeTube is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FreeTube safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
38226AEACE71E065BD1914E0FB486AAD781D67E1E134D3ED6C21E8D67E104F3A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›32 versions over 4 years · about 8.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25.3Latest | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.25.2 | August 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.25.1 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.25.0 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.24.1 | June 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.24.0 | April 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.23.15 | March 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.23.14 | March 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FreeTube.FreeTube -escoop install extras/freetubefreetube-0.25.3-beta-setup-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.freetubeapp.FreeTubeInformation
- Publisher
- FreeTube Team
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube
- Written in
- Vue
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.25.3
- Released
- August 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 8.4
- GitHub stars
- 22,113
- GitHub forks
- 1,546
- Website
- freetubeapp.io
- winget ID
- FreeTube.FreeTube
- Scoop package
- extras/freetube
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FreeTube free?
Yes. FreeTube is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is FreeTube safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FreeTube with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FreeTube be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FreeTube run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of FreeTube?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 2, 2022.
Can I use FreeTube without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to FreeTube?
OnionShare, Portmaster, dnscrypt-proxy, DingTalk Workspace CLI and Prey Anti-Theft. The alternatives page compares them.
