Music Modded APK
YouTube Music Mod, with the Premium features without the subscription.

Premium-tier streaming features unlocked: ad-free playback, unlimited skips, on-demand any-track play, and offline downloads. The same YouTube Music library, signed in with your normal account.

  • Ad-Free Playback
  • Unlimited Skips
  • Offline Downloads
  • Version

    Latest tested build.

    v8.40.54
  • Download size

    On disk after install.

    102 MB
  • Installs

    Play Store base, before the mod.

    100K+

YouTube Music Mod is an Android music app. This page covers the latest APK release, with screenshots, the main features, install steps, compatibility notes, and a few things worth checking before you install.

What is YouTube Music Mod?

YouTube Music Mod is the Android version of YouTube Music, a streaming app with a big catalogue of songs, albums, and podcasts. It is built for listening on your phone. You get playlists, smart radio stations, and recommendations that lean on what you have already played.

On the official app, the free tier plays ads between tracks, caps skips at six an hour on most accounts, and keeps offline downloads behind a Premium plan. The modded build uses the same front end and the same library, but it patches the entitlement layer so those Premium features switch on without paying.

Sign-in still runs through your normal account. Saved tracks, playlists, follows, and listening history sync just like they do on the official app. What changes is what you can actually do once you are signed in.

What does YouTube Music Mod offer?

YouTube Music Mod is built around finding and playing music fast. The catalogue spans the major labels plus independent releases. You get your own playlists, smart radio stations, and daily picks drawn from what you listen to.

On the modded build, ads are gone, skip limits are lifted, and any track plays on demand instead of dropping you into shuffle. Offline downloads work for songs, albums, podcasts, and playlists. Audio scales up to the higher tier wherever the source allows it.

Background playback holds up against Android's battery limits, so the audio keeps going when the screen locks or you switch to another app. Sign in with the same account and the build slots in as a straight replacement for the official client.

Key features

YouTube Music Mod keeps the same surface as the official client. Here is what people actually open the app to do:

  • Large song catalogue: Stream songs and albums from major labels plus independent releases.
  • Personal playlists: Save tracks into your own playlists or follow editorial ones.
  • Smart recommendations: Daily mixes built from your listening history.
  • Podcast support: Listen to podcasts and shows alongside music.
  • Cross-device sync: Library and history sync to your account.
  • Lyrics and credits: Read along with synced lyrics where the source provides them.

Mod features

On top of the official client, the modded build of YouTube Music adds the following:

  • Ad-free playback: No banner ads, no audio interrupts between tracks.
  • Unlimited skips: Skip as many tracks as you want on mobile and tablet.
  • On-demand any-track play: No shuffle-only fallback for free accounts.
  • Offline downloads: Save songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening.
  • Very High audio: Up to 320 kbps where the source supports it.
  • Background battery override: Playback survives Android battery restrictions.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest build of YouTube Music Mod (v8.40.54) is mostly about stability, compatibility, and small interface fixes, sitting on top of the upstream changes from the official client. The maintainer rebuilds against each new upstream release as it lands, so the modded build usually trails the official one by a few days.

  • Better stability on newer Android versions, including Android 14 and 15
  • Faster loading and a smaller memory footprint on lower-RAM phones
  • Bug fixes for reported playback, sync, or sign-in issues
  • Interface tweaks that match the official client's current design
  • Better support for foldable and tablet form factors
  • Patched mod modules rebuilt against the new base APK

Pros and cons

What works
  • Same Spotify-quality recommendations
  • Useful offline mode
  • No ads on any track
  • Unlimited skips on mobile
  • Lightweight install
  • No subscription fee
What does not
  • Not on Google Play
  • Account flagging risk
  • No automatic updates
  • Some features need an account
  • Tied to modder release cadence
  • Permissions require manual review

Good to know before installing

Modded APKs install by sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. That prompt is normal. Only turn it on for sources you trust.

Check the package name, version, and requested permissions before you open the app. If the permissions do not fit what the app is meant to do, hold off.

App information

At a glance
The YouTube Music Mod spec sheet
  • App name
    YouTube Music Mod
  • Package name
    app.revanced.android.apps.youtube.music
  • Version
    8.40.54
  • Updated
    Latest release
  • Android required
    5.0+ (Lollipop)
  • Developer
    Google LLC
  • Category
    Music
  • File size
    68 MB
  • Installs
    100K+
  • License
    Free (modded)

How to install YouTube Music Mod APK on Android

Install in five steps
Getting YouTube Music Mod on your device
  • 1
    Tap the download button
    The YouTube Music Mod APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
  • 2
    Allow unknown apps
    Grant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
  • 3
    Run the installer
    Accept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
  • 4
    Launch the app
    Complete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
  • 5
    Review permissions
    Open Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.

Is YouTube Music Mod safe?

YouTube Music Mod is safest when you grab it from Google Play or the official developer source. APK files from unknown mirrors can be outdated, altered, or unsafe. Before you install, check the package name, version, file size, and requested permissions. If anything looks off compared with the official listing, do not install the APK.

The YouTube Music Mod APK on this page is signed by the modder, not by the original developer. Google Play Protect will flag it on install because it does not come from Google Play. That warning shows up for any sideloaded APK, so you can dismiss it and proceed at your own discretion. The real question is what sits inside the file, which is why we list the package name, version number, and file size up top.

FAQ

  • Is YouTube Music Mod free?
    Yes. The APK is free to install and use. Some features may need you to sign in with a music-service account.
  • Can I install YouTube Music Mod without Google Play?
    Yes. Download the APK and install it by sideload once you enable 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager.
  • Why does Android block APK installation?
    Android blocks non-Play APK installs by default as a security precaution. You can allow it by hand for sources you trust.
  • Does YouTube Music Mod update automatically?
    No. Modded APKs do not auto-update. Check back here when a new build drops.
  • Is the APK safe to install?
    The APK is signed by the modder. Scan it with VirusTotal first if you want a second opinion before installing.
  • What Android version does it require?
    Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later. The build is tested on most stock and custom ROMs.

Final verdict

YouTube Music Mod is worth a look if you want a Premium-style music experience on Android without paying every month. You get ad-free playback, unlimited skips, and offline downloads. Check compatibility, permissions, and the download source before you install, and come back to this page when a new build lands.

For your main account, the Play Store version is still the safer route, thanks to Google's pre-install scanning and the auto-update channel. Use the modded build with a secondary or burner account, where the risk to your account matters less. If you only have one account, weigh the convenience of the unlocks against the small but real chance that the platform flags patched clients.