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YouTube Expands Crackdown on Third-Party Ad-Blocking Apps

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Source: Engadget
YouTube Expands Crackdown on Third-Party Ad-Blocking Apps
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YouTube is cracking down on third-party mobile apps that enable ad-free viewing, citing violations of its Terms of Service. Users of these apps may experience buffering issues or see error messages when trying to access videos. The platform insists that ad blocking prevents creators from being rewarded for viewership and encourages users to sign up for YouTube Premium at $14 a month for an ad-free experience. This move is part of YouTube's ongoing efforts to combat ad blockers, which have included pop-ups urging viewers to disable ad blockers or sign up for Premium, as well as limiting video playback for users with ad blockers installed.

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