OpenTubeX is a private YouTube client for desktop.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenTubeX?
OpenTubeX by OpenTubeX contributors is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category. It is written in JavaScript.
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 0.38.0, released on November 14, 2026. The version history goes back to July 15, 2026: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OpenTubeX/OpenTubeX) has 140 stars. Similar programs include OnionShare, tor and Portmaster.
Project description on GitHub: “📺 Highly customizable, open-source YouTube client with privacy in mind. Can also play from all yt-dlp supported sites.”
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: OpenTubeX is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenTubeX 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:
AC46E6D0849424D02435A4B4E81341B32F06F4A7B093D360CD5509D8156D3171· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.38.0Latest | November 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.37.4 | November 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.37.3 | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.37.2 | October 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.37.1 | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.36.1 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.36.0 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.35.2 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenTubeX.OpenTubeX -eopentubex-0.38.0-beta-setup-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OpenTubeX contributors
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenTubeX/OpenTubeX
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.38.0
- Released
- November 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 71
- GitHub stars
- 140
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- opentubex.org
- winget ID
- OpenTubeX.OpenTubeX
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenTubeX free?
Yes. OpenTubeX is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is OpenTubeX 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 OpenTubeX 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 OpenTubeX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenTubeX run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of OpenTubeX?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 15, 2026.
Can I use OpenTubeX without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OpenTubeX?
OnionShare, tor, Portmaster, dnscrypt-proxy and Prey Anti-Theft. The alternatives page compares them.
