Engineered For The Ultimate
Audio Experience
Every tool you need to stream, queue, visualize, and download your favorite sound tracks — packaged in an ultra-fast, modern glassmorphism interface.
Lock-Screen & Background Play
Stream with your phone screen turned completely off or while switching between apps. Integrated with the browser MediaSession API for lock-screen album art, track scrub, and play/pause controls.
Real-Time Spectrum Visualizer
Immerse yourself in music with our built-in real-time audio frequency visualizer powered by the Web Audio API. Watch responsive frequency bars dance in sync with your favorite tracks.
MP3 & MP4 Offline Downloader
Save your favorite tracks and podcasts for offline listening. Download crystal-clear 320kbps MP3 audio or full high-definition MP4 video with real-time SSE progress streaming.
Direct YouTube Link Streamer
Paste any YouTube video link, shorts URL, or youtu.be shortlink directly into the player. YTaudio resolves the stream and starts playing within milliseconds.
Smart Queue & Rewind Playlist
Manage your listening session with our sleek slide-out queue drawer. Reorder upcoming songs, remove tracks, or revisit your recently played rewind history with persistent local storage.
Dual Audio & Video Modes
Primarily an audio-first player, but you never miss the visuals. Switch to video mode anytime with our interactive floating modal to watch music videos or presentations.
Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
Control your entire listening experience without touching your mouse. YTaudio includes standard desktop media hotkeys for instant playback adjustment.
Smart Search & Instant Autocomplete
Find songs, artists, DJ sets, or podcasts instantly with debounced search suggestions, recent search history chips, and curated genre quick-filters.
Ultra-Lightweight & Zero Bloat
Engineered with modern Next.js 15, SSR streaming, and modular vanilla CSS for lightning-fast first contentful paint (FCP) and near-zero memory footprint.
How YTaudio Compares
Compare YTaudio with standard video streaming and mainstream music subscriptions.
| Feature | YTaudio | YouTube Free | Spotify Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen-Off Lock Background Play | Included (Free) | Requires Premium ($13.99/mo) | Included |
| Data Consumption | Low (~3-5MB/song) | High (~120MB/song) | Low (~3-5MB/song) |
| On-Demand Any Song Selection | Unlimited Pick & Play | Unlimited | Forced Shuffle Only |
| Access to Indie Remixes & Bootlegs | Full YouTube Catalog | Full YouTube Catalog | Limited to Label Releases |
| Direct Link Import & Stream | Yes (Any Link) | Video Only | No |
| Built-in Spectrum Visualizer | Real-time Web Audio | No | No |
| Offline MP3 / MP4 Download | 320kbps MP3 / 1080p MP4 | Premium Encrypted Only | Premium Encrypted Only |
| Forced Account Login | None Required | Often Required | Mandatory |