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Next Player
India
What it is
Next Player is a free, open-source video and audio player written in Kotlin for Android devices, with an Android TV version also listed. It supports video and audio formats including AV1 and FLAC, though compatibility depends partly on the Android device. Subtitle formats include SRT, SSA, ASS, TTML, VTT, and DVB, as well as external subtitles. Playback features include speed control, picture-in-picture, background playback, zoom gestures, subtitle delay, and audio or subtitle track selection. For network playback, the project lists SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and URLs. The app is free with no ads and is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0. F-Droid lists it for Android 5.0 or newer and provides APK downloads and installation through its client. The project says the app remains in development and may have bugs, and asks users to report issues through GitHub. Its privacy policy says it does not collect or access personal information or share identifying information or user data with third parties. The README provides a SHA-256 certificate fingerprint for checking the app from GitHub releases.
For and against
For
- Free and open source, with no ads.
- Supports AV1 video and FLAC audio.
- Includes playback speed and picture-in-picture controls.
- Supports SMB, FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV playback.
- Offers subtitle track selection and external subtitles.
Against
- Format support depends partly on the Android device.
- The project says it may have bugs.
- Android 5.0 or newer is listed for F-Droid.
The verdict
Next Player covers a wide range of media, subtitle, and network playback needs on Android and Android TV. Its stated development status and device-dependent format compatibility are worth considering.
Who it suits
It suits Android or Android TV users seeking local or network media playback with subtitle and playback controls. Users should account for device-dependent format compatibility and the project’s in-development status.
Plans and prices
Free
Free and open source · no ads
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Android TV
- The project lists an Android TV version.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Availability
- F-Droid lists the app for Android 5.0 or newer and provides APK downloads as well as installation through its client.f-droid.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The app is published by Anil Kumar Beesetti, and the Google Play listing identifies the developer's country as India.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Development status
- The project says it is still in development and may have bugs.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network playback
- The project lists SMB, FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV network storage support and playback from URLs.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Playback
- Features include playback speed control, picture-in-picture, background playback, zoom gestures, subtitle delay, and audio and subtitle track selection.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project privacy policy says the app does not collect or access personal information and makes no identifying information or user data available to third parties.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Next Player is a native video player written in Kotlin for playing videos on Android devices.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security verification
- The README provides a SHA-256 certificate fingerprint for verifying the app from GitHub releases.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Subtitles
- It supports SRT, SSA, ASS, TTML, and VTT subtitles, as well as external subtitles.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project asks users to report bugs in its GitHub Issues section.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported media
- It lists support for multiple video and audio formats, including AV1 video and FLAC audio, with format support dependent in part on the Android device.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
