YouTube has decided to take strict action against users who use ad blockers. The platform has raised concerns against users who use ad blocker extensions to avoid ads. It previously sent pop-up messages warning users who used ad blockers and even banned several accounts. But now users are facing difficulties due to ad blockers. If users skip ads, they are unable to view videos. Let’s delve into the details of this matter.
Users Unable to View Videos Without Ads:
Some users are facing issues with automatic video rewind and shutdown. Some users claim that when they are watching videos on YouTube, the platform automatically rewinds or shuts down their videos, or the video gets stuck in a loop. This problem is affecting those who use ad blockers the most.
According to reports from Reddit and 9to5Google, some users’ videos are automatically rewinding or shutting down while they are streaming. Sometimes, the video gets stuck in a loop. If the user tries to play it again, the platform shows the video for a few seconds and often shuts it down again.
Watch Ads or Get YouTube Premium:
According to users’ problems, YouTube is doing all this only to reduce the use of ad blockers. If users want to stream videos without any hassle, they will have to disable the ad blocker extension.
According to YouTube, ad blockers violate their terms and policies, which causes a lot of loss to creators. Earlier, the platform increased the video load time for users who used ad blockers. Now YouTube wants its users to watch ads or get YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience.