The most popular successor, ReVanced is a "patcher" that lets you apply features like ad-blocking and the black theme to the official YouTube APK.

Since the original Vanced was discontinued in 2022, users have moved to newer projects:

Searching for a "black YouTube download" typically refers to third-party modified versions of the official YouTube app—most notably the now-discontinued —which provided an "AMOLED Black" theme to save battery on OLED screens. While the original Vanced project was shut down following legal pressure from Google, its features and the "black" aesthetic continue through successors like ReVanced . What is "YouTube Black"?

Various clones found on Uptodown and other mirrors that attempt to replicate the original Vanced experience. How to Install (Android)

"YouTube Black" is not an official product from Google. Instead, it is a community term for modified APKs (Android packages) that offer features usually reserved for YouTube Premium, including:

Installing these apps requires "sideloading," as they are not available on the Google Play Store. Uptodownhttps://vanced.en.uptodown.com Download the APK from Uptodown - Vanced Tube for Android

A privacy-focused, open-source alternative that doesn't require Google Services and supports background play and downloads.