YouTube Vanced Features

Discover all the amazing features that make YouTube Vanced the ultimate YouTube experience for Android users.

Core Features

These are the primary features that make YouTube Vanced stand out from the official YouTube app:

Ad Blocking

Complete removal of all ads, including video ads, banner ads, and sponsored content suggestions.

Background Play

Continue playing videos in the background even when your screen is off or you're using other apps.

True Dark Mode

AMOLED black theme that's perfect for nighttime viewing and helps save battery on OLED/AMOLED screens.

Picture-in-Picture

Watch videos in a small floating window while using other apps, available on all Android devices.

Default Video Quality

Set your preferred default video quality for both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections.

Swipe Controls

Control brightness and volume with easy swipe gestures on the video player screen.

Advanced Features

YouTube Vanced offers many advanced customization options and improvements:

SponsorBlock Integration

Automatically skips sponsored segments within videos, saving you time and enhancing the viewing experience.

Return YouTube Dislike

Brings back the dislike counter that was removed from the official YouTube app.

Customizable Themes

Choose from multiple theme options or create your own custom color scheme.

Auto-Repeat Option

Easily loop videos without having to manually restart them each time.

Preferred Video Speed

Set your default playback speed for all videos.

Override Maximum Resolution

Force the highest video quality even when it's not normally available.

Casting Without Ads

Cast videos to Chromecast devices while still enjoying the ad-free experience.

Minimized Player Customization

Choose how the minimized player behaves when scrolling through videos.

YouTube Premium Features (For Free)

YouTube Vanced includes many features that are normally only available with a paid YouTube Premium subscription:

Background Playback

Continue listening to videos even when your phone's screen is off or when you're using other apps.

Ad-Free Experience

Enjoy videos without any interruptions from advertisements.

Picture-in-Picture Mode

Watch videos in a small floating window while using other apps.

HDR Video Support

Enhanced video quality on compatible devices.

Ready to Experience YouTube Vanced?

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Feature Comparison

See how YouTube Vanced compares to the official YouTube app and YouTube Premium:

Feature YouTube App YouTube Premium YouTube Vanced
No Ads ❌ ✅ ✅
Background Play ❌ ✅ ✅
Picture-in-Picture ❌ ✅ ✅
AMOLED Dark Theme ❌ ❌ ✅
SponsorBlock ❌ ❌ ✅
Swipe Controls ❌ ❌ ✅
Default Quality Settings ❌ ❌ ✅
Return YouTube Dislike ❌ ❌ ✅
Free to Use ✅ ❌ ($11.99/month) ✅