Youtube to crack down on adblockers

[hal]

If this is effective, it's gonna change the way I do things a considerable amount. Bummer! They've got every right to do it, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it. I may have to stop my YT binges. It's not a sure thing as of yet, but how could they not do this - it would make them lots of money.

https://www.xda-developers.com/youtube-a...crackdown/

It looks like YouTube is finally cracking down on those using ad blockers, giving up to three chances before cutting off access to videos. The new three-strikes rule isn't in effect publicly just yet, but has been rolled out to some users as part of a global test. As part of this test, offenders will be given the option of disabling ad blocking software or paying for YouTube Premium.

The news was picked up by a variety of news sites, with WinFuture being one of the earliest, and originates from a user on Reddit, sharing the experience of the latest changes to YouTube. Android Authority was later able to get confirmation from YouTube that the company is indeed testing out a new three-strikes rule globally.

So what happens when you use an ad blocker, and you are included as part of this latest test? You'll receive a message like the one above and will be given a few chances to comply. After that point, YouTube will temporarily disable video playback. It's unclear for how long, but the assumption is that users will need to disable their ad blocker or sign up for YouTube Premium if they want to continue watching videos on the platform.

[GGD]

I wonder how that works if you're not logged-in to YT, how do they know who "you" are, and how many times you've been warned?

[JoeH]

Are there any effective ad blockers for youtube videos? All I have tried don't work anyways, get to see all o the ads while the video is playing. Some allow you to skip after 5 seconds, but others don't.

[Carnos Jax]

All my YT watching is on TV via a Roku, and I'm able to avoid ads for the most part by letting a short (5-6 second) ad play in its entirety, then exiting the video, then relaunching the video, upon which it skips any remaining ads and goes directly to the video.

And if it's a longer ad, I click on another random video that has a short ad, quit it, then go back to the original video.

And for videos that are long, with ads in between, I go ahead and watch the first short ad, then quit the video, then restart the video and scroll to where I left off.

[vision63]

One pro tip. If you ever do decide to pay for "Premium." Don't do it through Apple. They'll add 30% to the monthly cost.

[jonny]

Drag.

[hal]

JoeH wrote:
Are there any effective ad blockers for youtube videos? All I have tried don't work anyways, get to see all o the ads while the video is playing. Some allow you to skip after 5 seconds, but others don't.

I use AdGuard Adblocker - I never see any ads - nothing is ever delayed.

But I use a mac and a real web browser.

[jonny]

Carnos Jax wrote:
All my YT watching is on TV via a Roku, and I'm able to avoid ads for the most part by letting a short (5-6 second) ad play in its entirety, then exiting the video, then relaunching the video, upon which it skips any remaining ads and goes directly to the video.

And if it's a longer ad, I click on another random video that has a short ad, quit it, then go back to the original video.

And for videos that are long, with ads in between, I go ahead and watch the first short ad, then quit the video, then restart the video and scroll to where I left off.

I have a similar deal with an iPhone player. I wonder if the change will effect it.

[wurm]

Well, my son gave me a gift card for Google Play for Father's day, which I guess will buy me a couple of months of Premium.

[rz]

I use uBlock Origin and never see ads on YT. If they start cracking down, I'll probably pay for premium. I don't have an ad blocker on my iPhone and hate it when I have to sit through ads before (and during) videos I watch on it.