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YouTube takes action against third-party apps that block ads

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By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Apr 16, 2024, 2:31 AM

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YouTube is cracking down on third-party apps that block ads by preventing users from watching videos. The company has just announced it’s strengthening its enforcement on this type of apps that violate YouTube’s ToS (Terms of Service), specifically ad-blocking apps.

One of the major changes for those using these third-party apps is that they will start experiencing buffering issue or see the error “The following content is not available on this app” when they’re watching (or trying to watch) a video.

According to YouTube’s ToS, third-party apps are not allowed to turn off ads because that prevents creators from being able to monetize their content. Obviously, ads help support creators and let people use the streaming service.

Instead of using third-party apps that have been specifically designed to block ads, users can opt to pay for YouTube Premium, which will offer them an experience free of ads.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.