YouTube Vanced was a widely used modded version of YouTube that provided users with premium features for free, including ad-blocking, background playback, AMOLED dark mode, and swipe controls for brightness and volume. Since the project was discontinued due to legal pressure from Google, it is no longer officially available. However, users who still want similar features can explore Vanced Extended, an unofficial continuation, or switch to ReVanced, a community-driven alternative that works through patching the official YouTube app. To install ReVanced, users need to download the ReVanced Manager and patch YouTube manually. Always verify sources, as unofficial downloads may contain malware.