NewPipe

Schabi · NewPipe is a video player app that lets you watch YouTube without ads.

Native Android Personalization theScrabi
Bundle ID org.schabi.newpipe
Version analyzed 0.28.8
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 0
Analyzed 2026-07-01
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

0 SDKs found across 0 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 2 sensitive

11 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

org.schabi.newpipe.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside NewPipe.

What is NewPipe built with?

NewPipe by theScrabi is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What permissions does NewPipe request?

NewPipe requests 11 permissions. 2 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage and Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is NewPipe safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. NewPipe requests 11 permissions (2 sensitive) and bundles 0 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is NewPipe available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.