GoTube Mod APK
A lightweight third-party YouTube client that blocks ads, keeps audio playing in the background, and floats video in a small window while you use other apps.
- Version
- 5.6.60.101
- Size
- 31 MB
- Installs
- 10M+
- Rating
- 4.4
What GoTube is
GoTube is a third-party YouTube client for Android. It plays the same public video catalog you already watch, but strips out the parts most people dislike: pre-roll and mid-roll ads, the block on background audio, and the paywall around picture-in-picture. The app is built by Niko Entertainment Company Limited and ships as a standalone APK rather than through an official store listing.
The appeal is simple. You open a video, it starts without an ad, and the sound keeps going when you lock the screen or switch to another app. For people who mainly use YouTube for music, podcasts, and long talks, that one change makes a phone behave the way a media player should. There is no account to create and no subscription prompt to dismiss.
Because it leans on YouTube's own catalog, search and playback feel familiar. The difference is in the playback shell around the video: quality up to 4K where the source allows, variable speed from 0.25x to 3x, subtitles, and a floating mini-player. If you have weighed the official premium tier against a free third-party option, GoTube sits firmly in the second camp.
What this mod offers
- Ad-free playback
Pre-roll, mid-roll, and banner ads are removed, so videos start instantly and play through without interruption.
- Background play
Audio keeps running when the screen is off or you switch apps, which turns GoTube into a music and podcast player.
- Floating mini-player
Pop a video into a small movable window and keep watching while you scroll, chat, or browse in another app.
- Quality and speed control
Pick resolution from 240p up to 4K and adjust playback speed between 0.25x and 3x to suit your connection.
- No login needed
Build playlists and watch without creating an account or signing in, so nothing ties your viewing to a profile.
- Subtitles and casting
Turn on closed captions and send videos to a Chromecast-enabled screen straight from the player.
How to install
- Download the APK
Tap the download button on this page. The file lands in your default Downloads folder.
- Allow installs from this source
Open Settings, search
Install unknown apps, find your browser or file manager, and toggle the permission on. - Open the file
Tap the downloaded APK in your Downloads folder. Android's package installer opens and lists the requested permissions.
- Tap Install
Confirm the install and wait for the progress bar to finish.
- Open and play
Launch GoTube, search for any video, and confirm that playback starts ad-free with background audio enabled.
GoTube vs the official app
| What you get | GoTube | Official app |
|---|---|---|
| Ads before and during videos | Removed | Shown unless you pay |
| Background audio | Free | Premium only |
| Picture-in-picture window | Free | Premium in many regions |
| Account and subscription | Not required | Account based |
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