#YouTubeAds

YouTube tests harder-to-block server-side ad injection in videos

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June 13, 2024 at 10:47AM YouTube is reportedly implementing server-side ad injection to thwart ad-blocking extensions like SponsorBlock. This approach integrates ads directly into video streams, making it difficult for ad blockers to detect and skip them. As a result, SponsorBlock’s functionality is being affected, and the effectiveness of other ad-blocking extensions on YouTube is … Read more

Ad blocker users say YouTube videos are now skipping to the end

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May 28, 2024 at 10:22AM Some users are experiencing issues with YouTube videos automatically skipping to the end or muting when using ad blockers, affecting various browsers. This problem is resolved when ad blockers are turned off. YouTube has been cracking down on ad blockers, causing speculation. Workarounds include switching to uBlock Origin or using … Read more