It’s no secret that advertising is a necessary ingredient for the survival of a platform like YouTube. However, the number and frequency of ads are not to the liking of many users. Thus, software focused on blocking this content has become very popular, although this may change, since Google has implemented several changes to prevent these types of programs from working YouTube.
In a new statement, Google has revealed that it has made several changes to the YouTube API, causing users who use ad blockers to experience buffering issues. Similarly, Some videos will be blocked completely if such software is detected.
YouTube has indicated that ad blockers violate its terms and prevent creators from monetizing their content, so it has implemented measures that limit their use. This is nothing new. For years now, Google has tried to deal with this softwareAnd it looks like they’ve finally found an effective way to prevent someone from skipping ads.
Fortunately, Google has indicated that it won’t block all third-party apps, only those that don’t respect the YouTube API terms of service for skipping ads. Let’s remember that this not only affects the company, but without advertising, content creators get paid less.
Now, if you want to avoid ads completely, Google offers the option of contracting YouTube Premium, a subscription service that not only excludes ads, but allows you to watch videos outside of the app and gives us access to YouTube Music. But there’s not much incentive to get this service other than not seeing a lot of ads.
We remind you that Actions against ad blockers on YouTube are already underway. On a related note, YouTube Premium prices go up in Mexico. Similarly, TikTok wants to be like this platform.
Author’s Note:
I used YouTube Premium for a month, and not seeing ads in video games was very special However, the subscription price is not equivalent. Don’t use YouTube Music, and watching videos outside of the app is something you rarely touch. If there was an option to not see ads and pay less, this service would probably be more popular.
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