Google bard just told me about https://newpipe.net/

A #foss app to play YouTube in the background and listen with the screen off...

Bard was like: "Yes, there are a number of alternative apps that will play YouTube audio in the background on Android. Some of the most popular options include:

NewPipe: NewPipe is a free and open-source YouTube client that allows you to play YouTube audio in the background. It also has a number of other features, such as the ability to download videos & playlists, and to play videos without ads.

Background Play for YouTube: Background Play for YouTube is another free app that allows you to play YouTube audio in the background. It is easy to use and has a simple interface.

FlyTube: FlyTube is a free app that allows you to play YouTube audio and video in the background. It also has a number of other features, such as the ability to download videos and playlists, and to play videos in a floating window.

OGYouTube: OGYouTube is a modified version of the YouTube app that allows you to play YouTube audio in the background. It also has a number of other features, such as the ability to download videos and playlists, and to play videos without ads.

It is important to note that some of these apps, such as OGYouTube, are not available on the Google Play Store. You will need to sideload them to your device.

Here are some additional tips for using alternative apps to play YouTube audio in the background on Android:

Make sure that your device is running Android 5.0 or higher.

Enable "Unknown sources" in your device's security settings. This will allow you to install apps from outside of the Google Play Store.

Download the APK file for the app that you want to install.

Open the APK file and follow the instructions to install the app.

Once the app's installed, open it and sign in to your YouTube account.

Find the video that you want to play in the background and tap on the play button.

Exit the app and the video will continue to play in the background.

If you have any problems using alternative apps to play YouTube audio in the background, please consult the app's documentation or contact the developer for assistance.

Which one most respects user privacy?

NewPipe is generally considered to be the most privacy-respecting alternative app for playing YouTube audio in the background on Android. It is a free and open-source app that does not collect any user data. It also does not display any ads.

NewPipe also has a number of features that make it more privacy-respecting than the official YouTube app, such as:

The ability to play video without signing in to a YouTube account.

The ability to block trackers.

The ability to download videos and playlists without ads.

The ability to play videos in a floating window.

If you are looking for a privacy-respecting way to play YouTube audio in the background on Android, NewPipe is the best option.

Here are some additional tips for using NewPipe to protect your privacy:

Use a VPN to encrypt your traffic and hide your IP address.

Block the trackers in the NewPipe settings.

Do not sign in to a YouTube account in NewPipe.

Keep NewPipe up to date.

By following these tips, you can use NewPipe to play YouTube audio in the background without sacrificing your privacy.

The main developer of NewPipe is Christian Schabesberger, and the company name is Team NewPipe.

Team NewPipe is a group of volunteer developers who are dedicated to creating this free and open-source YouTube client that respects user privacy. They are passionate about providing users with a way to enjoy YouTube content without being bombarded with ads or having their data collected.

You can learn more about Team NewPipe and NewPipe on their website: https://newpipe.net/