: Mostly broken due to backend changes. 7. Vidmate 2014 vs Vidmate 2024: Deep Comparison | Feature | 2014 Version | 2024 Version | |---------|--------------|--------------| | YouTube downloading | Yes (720p) | No (blocked) | | Live stream download | No | Yes (some sites) | | Torrent support | No | Yes (added 2018) | | WhatsApp status saver | No | Yes | | Built-in VPN | No | Yes (but risky) | | Ads | Minimal | Aggressive (video ads, pop-ups) | | APK size | 7 MB | 42 MB | | Android target | 4.4 (KitKat) | 11+ | | Open source | No | No | 8. Alternatives That Work Like 2014 Vidmate (for YouTube) If you want the same experience (simple, no ads, works today), use:
This method (YouTube now uses signature cipher + widevine). Vidmate 2014 Apk
| App | Features | Limitations | |------|----------|-------------| | (F-Droid) | Downloads from 1000+ sites incl. YouTube | No built-in browser | | NewPipe | YouTube background play + download | No other sites | | YTDLnis | Multi-threaded downloads, 4K support | Complex UI | | PowerTube | Open source, supports 40+ sites | Requires Share-to-download | : Mostly broken due to backend changes