study centerIPTV/M3U/M3U8 Playlist(一)

IPTV/M3U/M3U8 Playlist(一)

M3U8 Online Player
October 26, 2025

The project introduced in this issue is iptv-org on GitHub. It is a popular GitHub repository in the IPTV field with high popularity, boasting 98k Stars, 2k Watchers, and 4.2k Forks.
This project mainly collects IPTV channel playlists from around the world. The main link is: https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/index.m3u. The classification file is stored in the PLAYLISTS.md file, which compiles lists categorized by region (such as Asia, Europe, Americas) and channel type (such as News, Sports, Entertainment) to help users accurately find the channels they need.

All channel data of the project comes from the iptv-org/database repository. This database standardizes the management of channel information including name, region, type, language, and link validity, ensuring data accuracy.

Low Usage Threshold, No Complex Configuration Required。The specific methods are as follows:Obtain the playlist link: Use the main playlist link (https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/index.m3u) directly, or find the classified playlist link in PLAYLISTS.md.Choose a playback method:

  • Copy the link to a video player that supports live streaming (such as VLC Media Player, PotPlayer, Kodi). Take VLC as an example: open the software, click “Media” → “Open Network Stream”, paste the link, and click “Play” to start watching.
  • Use the m3u8 online player on this website to load the playlist link directly for channel viewing.