I switched to NewPipe ever since the very first alpha version was released. I’ve discovered so many more niche channels that I would have never discovered had I still been using my Google account.
Without the account, the algorithm recommends me videos exclusively based on the current video I’m watching, which is exactly what I want the algo to do.
I am currently subscribed to over 1500 people on NewPipe now, for reference, with the vast majority being smaller creators. I discover new channels on a fairly regular basis.
My subs are also completely local and sortable into different groups. Google has been known to unsubscribe people from channels without their consent or knowledge, and this prevents that from happening.
Having no ads and Sponsorblock (via polymorphicshade’s fork called Tubular or another fork called PipePipe) is also a nice bonus.
I switched to NewPipe ever since the very first alpha version was released. I’ve discovered so many more niche channels that I would have never discovered had I still been using my Google account.
Without the account, the algorithm recommends me videos exclusively based on the current video I’m watching, which is exactly what I want the algo to do.
I am currently subscribed to over 1500 people on NewPipe now, for reference, with the vast majority being smaller creators. I discover new channels on a fairly regular basis.
My subs are also completely local and sortable into different groups. Google has been known to unsubscribe people from channels without their consent or knowledge, and this prevents that from happening.
Having no ads and Sponsorblock (via polymorphicshade’s fork called Tubular or another fork called PipePipe) is also a nice bonus.