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YouTube expands ad blocker crackdown to mobile apps
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YouTube expands ad blocker crackdown to mobile apps

The gist

YouTube is expanding its ad blocker crackdown to mobile third-party apps.
Users report buffering or errors, and workarounds may be short-lived.

How it unfolded

  1. recentlyYouTube trials ad-blocker restriction; users must disable ad blockers or subscribe to YouTube Premium to watch videos.
  2. recentlyA new twist appears: users are asked to pay or see ads after 3 videos.
  3. Sep 25, 2026YouTube continues its global crackdown on ad blockers, now targeting mobile third-party apps.

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