The developers behind the popular ad-free YouTube app, YouTube Vanced, have finally spoken out about the app’s end. It came after a long period of silence.
There were numerous questions about the circumstances that led to YouTube Vanced’s recent shutdown. People wanted to know what exactly happened.
Rumors circulated about why the app was discontinued. One popular theory was that the developers profited by selling an NFT.
Just a friendly reminder that our NFT has nothing to do with this situation. The NFT tweets were deleted within an hour, meaning there's a very small chance Google actually saw them.
— Vanced Official (@YTVanced) March 14, 2022
However, the developers’ message on Telegram put these rumors to rest.
Vanced Discontinuation Telegram Message
The message clarified that the app was never meant to be a money-making venture. It began as a passion project and unexpectedly gained widespread popularity.
The developers also addressed claims of Vanced being a “Piracy” app. They explained that this wasn’t accurate and wasn’t a factor in its closure.
Furthermore, they dismissed speculations that the app’s closure was related to the developers being from Russia.
They revealed the true reason was a cease and desist letter from Google. This led them to discontinue updating the app.
Apparently, Google claimed that Vanced’s logo infringed on the branding of the original YouTube app because it resembled the original logo. Google said Vanced did not have permission to use it, which was the primary basis for the cease and desist.
With legal action being the cause of the app’s removal, Vanced shed light on its future and other projects.
Will vanced ever be continued again?
- No, this is the end of the project, meaning there will be no further updates. However, it doesn’t mean the Vanced app is completely unusable.
- Current Vanced releases will continue to work as long as Google doesn’t intentionally break them by making changes on their servers.
In their Telegram post, the developers concluded with a message. It was addressed to their users and all those who had enjoyed the app.
We miss Vanced just as much as you do. Every single one of us has gained valuable experience. We’ve learned at least one thing since Vanced’s creation. It also taught us a lot about mods, ad-blocking, themes, and much more. It was a privilege to share such a project with users worldwide. We want to thank everyone for their support and enthusiasm over these past four years. Vanced will always hold a special place in our hearts and minds.
We hope that all of you achieve great success in your lives. Have a wonderful day 🙂
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