Vinegar - Tube Cleaner

Vinegar - Tube Cleaner

Better video player

756 ratings
939 reviews
#105 in paid Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 6, 2021
  • August 15, 2026

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Enhance your YouTube viewing experience by replacing the default player with a streamlined HTML video tag. Enjoy ad-free playback, enable picture-in-picture, and listen to videos in the background with audio-only mode.

Replaces YouTube player with HTML5
Removes ads
Restores picture-in-picture
Background audio playback
Minimal interface
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What's New in Vinegar

3.5.2

August 15, 2026

Vinegar Changelog: - No changes. Vinegar Classic Changelog: - Videos opened from Google search results should play normally now.

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Last updated on September 18, 2026.

User reviews

Caution

Vinegar Classic was airplaying videos at 360p regardless of my settings. So, I updated the app, and now it doesnt airplay videos at all, only audio.

This isn’t even the first time that updating this app has rendered it useless for me. In fact, it’s why I have automatic updates turned off in the first place.
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Please fix the subtitle bug.

It used to work perfectly, but recently it has issues. Frequently the youtube player will replace it and you have to turn it off/back on to work. Sometimes it takes multiple times to work.

Another bug is that subtitles turn themselves on. Apparently the devs think this bug is fixed based on the change log, but the subtitles come back every video for me. Even in the middle of watching a video they turn back on occasionally. It’s very annoying for someone who does not want to see subtitles.
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Awesome Tube Cleaner

I’ve been using Vinegar for a few years now. It removes the cruft YouTube foists on you when you access their site.
Tiny footprint, perfect Safari extension, does its job and does it really well.

Needs more updates to stay ahead

When it works it’s great, but all too often the ads are back. Updates come very very rarely, which means it’s going to struggle to stay on top of its promise to remove ads…
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Videos default to mute audio

Bug

Doesn't work with AirPlay

Bug

Playback issues when switching apps or rotating device

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Toolbar buttons not working

Bug

Video player crashes when rotating device

Bug

Inconsistent video quality selection

Bug

Doesn't update video history

Bug

Doesn't remember playback speed settings

Bug

Requested Features

9 requests

Add playback speed options

Feature

Add support for chapters

Feature

Add option to disable ad blocker

Feature

Add option to disable extension on certain sites

Feature

Add support for higher resolutions and HDR

Feature

Add support for Chromecast

Feature

Add keyboard shortcuts for navigation

Feature

Add option to always start in theater mode

Feature

Add option to default to highest available quality

Feature

FAQ

What does Vinegar do?

Vinegar is a Safari extension that replaces the default YouTube player with a simple HTML video tag. This allows for a cleaner viewing experience, removing ads and enabling features like picture-in-picture and background audio playback.

What are the key features of Vinegar?

Key features include replacing the YouTube player with a minimal HTML tag, removing advertisements, restoring picture-in-picture functionality, and allowing videos to play in the background when set to audio-only quality.

How much does Vinegar cost?

Vinegar is a paid application. The provided data indicates it is not free and does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Vinegar compatible with?

Vinegar is a Safari extension, meaning it is designed to work within the Safari browser on Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

What are common use cases for Vinegar?

Common use cases include watching YouTube videos without ads, multitasking by using picture-in-picture for other apps, and listening to YouTube content like podcasts or music in the background while using other applications.