YouTube is cracking down harder on adblockers by closing loopholes found in browser extensions.
For quite some time now, YouTube has been battling against adblockers as part of a strategy to encourage more viewers to subscribe to their premium services like Premium and Premium Lite.
Although Google-managed Chrome disables adblockers, alternatives such as Firefox offer third-party add-ons enabling users to navigate past numerous advertisements.
It has been noticed that YouTube users are encountering warnings stating that ad blockers are forbidden and are thereby unable to view videos. (TechSpot’s observation)
YouTube shuts down adblockers
In June, numerous social media users shared experiences where YouTube managed to identify and bypass their ad-blocking software.
One image demonstrated that the platform was informing a user about how using adblockers goes against YouTube’s service agreement, suggesting they either activate advertisements or opt for the Premium membership instead.
YOUTUBE JUST GIVE UP OH MY GOD
byu/PumpkinKing_0922 inyoutube
They expressed their frustration: ‘I’ve had it with YouTube! It seems they don’t grasp the message – almost everyone dislikes what they are doing by blocking ad blockers.’ They clarified they were using Ublock Origin, and even tried another adblocker called Pie, but that didn’t make a difference either.
If you’re using Opera GX with its adblock feature, it prevents videos from playing back.
It was found out that others had also gotten the same or comparable messages, which led a lot of people to think Google was seeking additional advertising revenue.
this shit is getting out of hand
byu/Reddit_user_32389 inyoutube
One individual mentioned they’re aiming to boost their advertising earnings, while another shared a link to Edward Zitron’s report featuring Prabhakar Raghavan, Google’s ex-Head of Search, who some say “significantly impacted” Google search.
The new move to display ads on Shorts by YouTube follows their announcement, which signals ads will appear even for those with a less expensive subscription called Premium Lite. Premium Lite, offering fewer features compared to the full Premium plan, primarily blocks “the majority of ads.
On numerous occasions, YouTube’s advertisements have sparked controversy. Users have been subjected to a high volume of intense and sexually suggestive ads for months now. Despite repeatedly flagging these ads, users complain that they continue to appear on their screens.
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2025-06-09 23:19