YouTube Vanced is a modified version of the original third-party YouTube app for Android. It allows YouTube users to block all video ads across the platform without the need for a Premium subscription.
The creators of YouTube Vanced have revealed that the project is closing in the coming days with download links set to be removed.
Why YouTube Vanced app has been suspended ?
Google recently sent Vanced YouTube owners a cease letter, forcing developers to stop distributing and developing the app.
An official from the Vanced YouTube team said in a message
We were asked to remove all references to YouTube, change the logo, and remove all links related to YouTube products.
The popular YouTube Vanced app has been shut down, following a legal threat from Google. The creators of Vanced YouTube revealed that the project is closing in the coming days with download links set to be removed.
Does the app still work for anyone who has currently installed it via Android ?
The app continues to work for anyone who currently has it installed via Android, without any future updates. But it will probably stop working sometime soon. The owners of Vanced YouTube say they had to stop the project for legal reasons.