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YouTube makes it difficult to use Ad blockers, third party apps as content creators lose revenue
16Apr By adminNo Comments
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YouTube makes it difficult to use Ad blockers, third party apps as content creators lose revenue

[ad_1] YouTube is doubling down on its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, expanding its crackdown to include third-party applications on mobile devices. In a recent update, the platform warned users that accessing videos via these ad-blocking apps might result in performance issues or error messages, specifically stating, “The following content is not available on this app.”YouTube's Previous Efforts to Combat Ad BlockersThis move comes as no surprise, given YouTube's previous global initiatives to encourage viewers to either disable ad blockers or transition to its ad-free subscription service, YouTube Premium. The platform had already started disabling video playback for users detected with active ad blocking extensions. Also read: Spotify may launch Music Pro subscription: What ...
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YouTube runs slower on Firefox! Google says ad-blockers to blame, but mystery remains
21Nov By adminNo Comments
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YouTube runs slower on Firefox! Google says ad-blockers to blame, but mystery remains

[ad_1] Google-owned YouTube launched a crackdown against users who have ad-blockers installed in their browsers. This has seemingly led to a significant slowdown of YouTube for Firefox users. YouTube has warned users several times to opt for the premium version of YouTube to avoid ads and that they must not enable ad-blockers. Now, it is reported that Mozilla's Firefox browser users are facing problems with YouTube's slow loading time. Users are sharing posts online that their screens even turn black for a few moments, but get back to normal after some time. Check out how Google reacted to the situation.YouTube slowdown on FirefoxAccording to a 9To5Google report, Reddit users are complaining about YouTube's slow loading speed. A user shared a video regarding the issue which showed a sig...
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Man slaps case against YouTube for its ad blocker detection ‘spyware’
14Nov By adminNo Comments
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Man slaps case against YouTube for its ad blocker detection ‘spyware’

[ad_1] In June, YouTube started experimenting with a way to counter ad blockers. This experiment was turned into a global crackdown recently which involved blocking those who use ad-blockers on the video streaming service. Consequently, those who used adblockers faced a ‘It looks like you may be using an ad blocker' message. While this was aimed at stopping the use of adblockers while encouraging users to adopt YouTube Premium, the platform could face repercussions as a complaint has been filed against it for alleged unlawful surveillance. What happenedAccording to a report by The Register, a civil complaint has been filed against YouTube to the Irish Data Protection Commission by Privacy consultant Alexander Hanff. It included the web interrogation process that YouTube uses to run scri...
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Alert! YouTube launches global crackdown against ad blockers
1Nov By adminNo Comments
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Alert! YouTube launches global crackdown against ad blockers

[ad_1] YouTube has announced yet another crackdown on ad-blockers blocking the platform for those who have similar add-ons enabled. The effort was initially launched in June, with YouTube confirming to The Verge that it had rolled out a “small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium”. Now, the initiative has gone global, with multiple users reporting not being able to watch videos on YouTube if they have an ad-blocker enabled. Let us take a closer look. Crackdown on ad-blockersAccording to a report by The Verge, YouTube has launched “launched a global effort” that encourages users to either watch videos with ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium, YouTube communications manager Christopher Lawton has confirmed. But why?...
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