title: Piped
type: Recommendation
logo: /assets/img/video-streaming/piped.svg
description: |
  **Piped** is a free and open source front end for YouTube that is also self-hostable. Alternative instances can be selected from "Preferences".

  #### Use case
  Piped is useful if you want to use [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) without installing an extension or to access age-restricted content without an account. It does not provide privacy by itself and we don’t recommend logging into any accounts.

  #### Notes
  When self-hosting, it is important that you have other people using your instance as well in order for you to blend in. You should be careful with where and how you are hosting Piped, as other peoples' usage will be linked to your hosting.

  When you are using a Piped instance, be sure to go read the Privacy Policy of that specific instance. Piped instances can be modified by their owners and therefore may not reflect their associated privacy policy.

  Piped requires javascript in order to function.

website: 'https://piped.kavin.rocks/'
downloads:
  - icon: fas fa-globe-americas
    url: 'https://piped.kavin.rocks'
  - icon: fab fa-github
    url: 'https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped'