# ytliteplus/ytliteplus **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/ytliteplus-ytliteplus).** 3,676 stars · 6,165 forks · Logos · gpl-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/YTLitePlus/YTLitePlus - Homepage: https://ytliteplus.github.io/ - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/ytliteplus-ytliteplus.md ## Topics `ios` `ios-app` `tweaks` `video` `youtube` `ytlite` ## Description YTLitePlus is a modified Android application for the YouTube platform that functions as an ad-blocking video player and feature enhancer. It is designed to remove commercial interruptions and unlock playback capabilities typically restricted in the standard mobile interface. The project distinguishes itself by providing a customizable media interface where users can override experiment flags and adjust layout elements. It includes a privacy-focused client that disables tracking parameters and suppresses network permission requests to protect user privacy. The modification covers a wide range of playback and visual enhancements, including background audio, picture-in-picture mode, and the unlocking of 2K and 4K high-resolution video options. Additional capabilities include the restoration of hidden dislike counts, the skipping of sponsored segments, and interface optimizations for screen notches and accessibility themes. ## Tags ### Graphics & Multimedia - [Advertisement Blockers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/streaming-distribution/streaming-broadcasting/media-streaming/video-streaming/advertisement-blockers.md) — Removes commercial interruptions and sponsor segments from media streams to ensure continuous viewing. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) - [YouTube Media Consumption](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/video-downloaders/youtube-media-consumption.md) — Implements a modified client for streaming and consuming YouTube content with enhanced usability. - [Background Media Playback](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/background-media-playback.md) — Keeps audio or video playing after the application is minimized or the device screen is locked. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) - [Sponsor Skipping Clients](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/sponsor-skipping-clients.md) — Integrates community-driven segment timing data to automatically jump past sponsored sections within videos. ([source](https://ytliteplus.github.io/)) - [Video Ad-Skippers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/video-ad-skippers.md) — Identifies and removes advertisements and sponsor segments from video streams for uninterrupted playback. - [YouTube Media Clients](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/youtube-media-clients.md) — Provides a specialized modified application designed to interface with YouTube for streaming and downloading. - [API Response Manipulations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/api-response-manipulations.md) — Filters and modifies remote server data to remove ads and restore hidden metrics like dislike counts. - [Codec Activations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/codec-activations.md) — Activates high-resolution codecs for 2K and 4K streams and restores legacy quality menus. ([source](https://ytliteplus.github.io/)) - [Playback Speed Controllers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/playback-speed-controllers.md) — Increases available playback speed options and implements a hold-to-accelerate gesture. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) - [Resolution Unlocking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/streaming-distribution/streaming-broadcasting/media-streaming/video-streaming/resolution-unlocking.md) — Bypasses software restrictions to activate 1440p and 2160p quality options in the mobile interface. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) - [Video Metric Restoration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/video-metric-restoration.md) — Recovers and displays hidden dislike counts for videos using an external data provider. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) ### Part of an Awesome List - [Playback Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/playback-enhancements.md) — Enhances the viewing experience with background audio, picture-in-picture mode, and advanced playback controls. ### Data & Databases - [Privacy-Focused Clients](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/search-result-aggregators/privacy-focused-video-aggregators/privacy-focused-clients.md) — Ships a modified app that disables tracking parameters and suppresses intrusive network permission requests. ### Security & Cryptography - [Privacy-Focused Media Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-focused-media-tools.md) — Provides a privacy-first media experience by disabling tracking parameters and suppressing network permission requests. - [Privacy Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-enhancements.md) — Minimizes external data exposure by disabling tracking parameters and suppressing local network requests. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [Bytecode Patching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/bytecode-patching.md) — Modifies the compiled application binary to alter logic and enable restricted features. - [Runtime View Manipulation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/integration-extensibility/dependency-injection/ui-component-injection/runtime-view-manipulation.md) — Adds custom controls and modifies layout components by manipulating the active view hierarchy during execution. ### User Interface & Experience - [Runtime Function Hooking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/font-rasterizers/api-interception-hooks/runtime-function-hooking.md) — Intercepts function calls within the running application to modify playback and interface behavior. - [Playback Feature Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/playback-feature-enhancements.md) — Enables background playback, picture-in-picture mode, and high-resolution video options on mobile devices. - [Ad-Blocking Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/video-players/ad-blocking-players.md) — Strips commercial interruptions and sponsored segments to provide a cleaner, ad-free video playback experience. - [Application Behavior Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/application-behavior-customizations.md) — Allows users to override experiment flags and disable suggested content cards. ([source](https://ytliteplus.github.io/)) - [Interface Layout Customization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interface-layout-customization.md) — Allows adjustments to navigation bars, visual contrast, and mini-player dimensions to optimize the layout. ([source](https://ytliteplus.github.io/)) - [Media Player Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/media-player-interfaces.md) — Allows users to override internal experiment flags and adjust layout elements of the media player. - [Picture-in-Picture Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/picture-in-picture-interfaces.md) — Launches a floating video window to allow content viewing while interacting with other applications. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ytliteplus/ytliteplus@main/README.md)) - [Playback Behavior Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/playback-controllers/playback-behavior-enhancements.md) — Manages advanced playback behavior including expanded speed settings and direct mute controls. ([source](https://ytliteplus.github.io/)) ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Behavioral Overrides](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/configuration-management/application-settings-management/application-behavior-configurations/behavioral-overrides.md) — Overrides internal application logic and configuration flags to disable specific interface elements and change behavior.