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LPT: firefox on mobile allows you to install extensions such as ublock

Thank goodness for Newpipe, even if they get broken way too often in between updates.

If you use Android Youtube Vanced is really awesome. Removes ads and has function for skipping in-video annoyances (sponsors, intros, etc)

https://vancedapp.com/

Seems really cool but it doesn't look open source, there's any security guarantees within the app? I'm really paranoid of where a put my Google account credentials

I'm pretty sure it's modded version of the official youtube app so no guarantees (Just use a dummy account?).

I'm actually very interested in how the vanced developer has made this. This app is pretty much identical to the youtube app with premium features enabled and ad/sponsor bocking/skipping.

I never log into YT on any device. I still get great recommendations and easily stay on top of my favorite channels. IMO the only benefit to logging in is being able to comment.

--and access to my viewing history and ability to add easily a video to my "watch later" list.

I use a second account just for it

they're free to steal it if they want

Even then if you pay for YT Premium / YT Music

there are solutions to that too