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'''Snaptube''' is an app created for the purpose to let its user download videos and music from popular social media platform such as [[Facebook]] , [[Instagram]] , [[WhatsApp|Whatsapp]] , [[Snapchat]] and many more. It is one of the most popular app<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www. |
'''Snaptube''' is an app created for the purpose to let its user download videos<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/tech/internet/snap-tube-helps-to-download-any-video-in-your-regional-language201709281745540002/|title=Snap Tube helps to download any video in your regional language|website=ANI News|language=en|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref> and music from popular social media platform such as [[Facebook]] , [[Instagram]] , [[WhatsApp|Whatsapp]] , [[Snapchat]] and many more. It is one of the most popular app<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upstreamsystems.com/fraud-alert-popular-video-app-snaptube-needs-careful-watching/|title=Fraud alert: Popular video app Snaptube needs careful watching|date=2019-10-17|website=Upstream|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref> in its category to download videos from social networking platforms and has an active user base of more than 40M people across the globe.{{Infobox company |
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* Snaptube was created in the year 2014 according to the official website. |
* Snaptube was created in the year 2014 according to the official website. |
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* This app got stuck in controversy as it was one of the most downloaded apps across the globe but was not safe according to popular website [[TechCrunch|Techcrunch.com]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2019/10/17/snaptube-invisible-ads-ad-fraud-charging-premium/|title=Popular app Snaptube accused of ad fraud, say researchers|website=TechCrunch|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> |
* This app got stuck in controversy as it was one of the most downloaded apps across the globe but was not safe according to popular website [[TechCrunch|Techcrunch.com]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2019/10/17/snaptube-invisible-ads-ad-fraud-charging-premium/|title=Popular app Snaptube accused of ad fraud, say researchers|website=TechCrunch|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> |
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*The app was accused of creating fraudulent subscriptions without user knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upstreamsystems.com/secure-d-uncovers-non-human-clicks-subscriptions-popular-android-app-snaptube/|title=Secure-D uncovers non-human clicks and subscriptions from popular Android app Snaptube|date=2019-10-17|website=Upstream|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/this-android-app-with-40-million-users-robbing-users/articleshow/71687656.cms|title=This Android app with 40 million downloads 'robbing' users - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref> |
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* The app was removed by [[Google]] from its Playstore as it violated the policies of Google. |
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* The app is still in market by independent distributors and is easily available on app stores like Uptodown<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://snaptube.en.uptodown.com/android|title=Snaptube 4.82.0.4821810 for Android - Download|last=SL|first=Uptodown Technologies|website=snaptube.en.uptodown.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> , [[Aptoide]]. |
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*The developer stated third-party SDK is to blame, has since pulled it from the app.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/23/snaptube-click-fraud-subscriptions/|title=[Update: Rogue third-party SDK removed] Snaptube caught with ad click fraud scheme and unwanted subscription signups|date=2019-10-23|website=Android Police|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref> |
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* The app is still in market by independent distributors and is easily available on app stores like Uptodown , [[Aptoide]]. |
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* There were numerous activities reported against Snaptube after its removal from Playstore with many big organizations claiming this app contains malware.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/10/18/new-android-warning-40m-users-installed-video-app-hiding-devious-malwaredelete-now/|title=New Android Warning: 40M Users Installed Video App Hiding Devious Malware—Delete Now|last=Doffman|first=Zak|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> |
* There were numerous activities reported against Snaptube after its removal from Playstore with many big organizations claiming this app contains malware.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/10/18/new-android-warning-40m-users-installed-video-app-hiding-devious-malwaredelete-now/|title=New Android Warning: 40M Users Installed Video App Hiding Devious Malware—Delete Now|last=Doffman|first=Zak|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> |
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* As of March 2020 it is still very popular app with almost thousand's of download on daily basis.<br /> |
* As of March 2020 it is still very popular app with almost thousand's of download on daily basis.<br /> |
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Snaptube is an app created for the purpose to let its user download videos[1] and music from popular social media platform such as Facebook , Instagram , Whatsapp , Snapchat and many more. It is one of the most popular app[2] in its category to download videos from social networking platforms and has an active user base of more than 40M people across the globe.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | App |
| Founded | November,2014 |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Unknown |
History
- Snaptube was created in the year 2014 according to the official website.
- This app got stuck in controversy as it was one of the most downloaded apps across the globe but was not safe according to popular website Techcrunch.com.[3]
- The app was accused of creating fraudulent subscriptions without user knowledge.[4][5]
- The app was removed by Google from its Playstore as it violated the policies of Google.
- The developer stated third-party SDK is to blame, has since pulled it from the app.[6]
- The app is still in market by independent distributors and is easily available on app stores like Uptodown , Aptoide.
- There were numerous activities reported against Snaptube after its removal from Playstore with many big organizations claiming this app contains malware.[7]
- As of March 2020 it is still very popular app with almost thousand's of download on daily basis.
References
- ^ "Snap Tube helps to download any video in your regional language". ANI News. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "Fraud alert: Popular video app Snaptube needs careful watching". Upstream. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "Popular app Snaptube accused of ad fraud, say researchers". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- ^ "Secure-D uncovers non-human clicks and subscriptions from popular Android app Snaptube". Upstream. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "This Android app with 40 million downloads 'robbing' users - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "[Update: Rogue third-party SDK removed] Snaptube caught with ad click fraud scheme and unwanted subscription signups". Android Police. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ Doffman, Zak. "New Android Warning: 40M Users Installed Video App Hiding Devious Malware—Delete Now". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-03-08.