Watching YouTube videos and still using that ad blocker to stop ads? It is time to remove/uninstall the extension or else YouTube will simply block your access to the platform and restrict you from watching content.
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YouTube is going with a three-strike rule for videos as well, giving people enough time to stop using ad blocker and let ads show for all videos on their profile as long as they wish to use YouTube for free.We independently tested this theory on YouTube using an ad blocker to see if the ads stop and videos continue to play without any interruption. While these two parts were true, we also noticed YouTube flashing this warning sign to block videos if you don’t remove the ad blocker from the browser.
The message clearly says that video playback will be blocked unless you whitelist YouTube from the ad blocker app/extension or disable the feature completely. So, what’s the next option available to people to continue watching YouTube videos but without ads?
YouTube says you can opt for the Premium service and go ad-free with the same account on multiple devices. You also have the YouTube Premium family option that gives ad-free YouTube and background playback for up to 5 people in a household.
YouTube says the reason it wants more people to pay for the platform is for the company to pay creators for their efforts and content. These changes have already spelt trouble for ad blocker companies, who have reportedly seen thousands of people uninstall the apps as YouTube now restricts its use on browsers. Most of the people dropping out their ad blocker have been using YouTube on Chrome browser.
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People are clearly miffed with YouTube’s strategy to block free viewing with ad blockers but they are clearly looking for alternatives to continue watching videos on the platform without having to pay for its Premium plans.
