Friends, if you are among the special users of YouTube, then you must be knowing about YouTube Vanced, which was once the most popular modded YouTube app, which offered ad-free viewing, background playback, and many other premium features for free. But in 2022, the developers had to shut down this project due to Google's legal actions. Fortunately, the open-source community stepped in, creating ReVanced - a more advanced and customizable successor.
ReVanced is an open-source project that builds on the legacy of Vanced, while also adding new features and wider app support. Unlike Vanced, which was a pre-built APK, ReVanced requires the official YouTube app to be patched, making it more adaptable to updates.
About Revanced Manager APK
ReVanced Manager is an Android application that simplifies the process of patching and customizing popular apps like YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, and more. It is the official companion tool for the ReVanced project, designed to make modding apps easy for regular users without requiring advanced technical skills.
Key Features of this app
- Open-source development - more transparency and community-driven improvements.
- Wide app support - patches are available for Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, Spotify, and more.
- Regular Updates – Actively maintained to stay compatible with YouTube updates.
- More Customization – Choose only the features you want instead of pre-bundled APKs.
More Features and Customization options
ReVanced offers dozens of patches to modify YouTube and other apps. Below are some of the most useful patches:
YouTube Patch
- Ad Blocking – Removes all video and banner ads.
- Background Playback – Listen to videos while using other apps.
- AMOLED Dark Mode – Pure black theme for OLED screens.
- Video Downloading – Unofficial support for saving videos.
- Disable YouTube Shorts – Removes the Shorts tab if you don’t like TikTok-style content.
- Spoof Video Quality – Bypass regional restrictions on high-quality playback.
- Custom Playback Speed – Adjust default speed options beyond YouTube’s limitations.
Other supported apps
ReVanced isn't just for YouTube - it also patches:
- YouTube Music (ad-free, background play)
- Twitter / X (no ads, remove "view count" limit)
- Reddit (no promoted posts, better scrolling)
- TikTok (no ads, download videos)
- Spotify (unlimited skips, no ads)
- Twitch (block ads, bypass geo-restrictions)
How to install ReVanced
Unlike Vanced, ReVanced requires patching the official app rather than installing a pre-built APK. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Download the required files
- ReVanced Manager App from the given download button.
- Official YouTube APK from the given download button or playstore.
- MicroG (for non-rooted devices) form the given download button - required for Google account login.
Step 2: Patch YouTube with ReVanced Manager
- Open ReVanced Manager and select YouTube from the list.
- Choose the patches you want (e.g., ad-blocking, background play).
- Click "Patch" and wait for the process to complete.
- Install the patched APK when prompted.
Step 3: Log in with MicroG (if needed)
- If you're not rooted, install MicroG to sign in to your Google account.
- Open ReVanced YouTube, log in, and enjoy!
Potential risks and stability issues
While ReVanced is powerful, there are some risks and limitations:
- Google can block it at any time (just like Vanced).
- Some patches can cause crashes (apply them one by one to test stability).
- Requires manual updates – you’ll need to patch again when YouTube updates.
Tips for best performance
- Use the recommended YouTube APK version (older versions can break).
- Avoid enabling too many patches at once (can cause instability).
- Download only from official sources (fake APKs can contain malware).
Conclusion
ReVanced is the best alternative to Vanced, offering more customization and future-proofing. Although it requires a little more effort to set up, its benefits make it worth the trouble.
