YouTube has started blocking adblock plugins for non-Premium users. New posts on social media showed that people using adblock were being warned with a new pop-up with a timer. YouTube is encouraging users to subscribe to the platform’s ad-free service.
YouTube gives countdown warning for adblocker
YouTube continues to take measures for adblock. A new pop-up gives users timed alerts. In the upper right corner of the menu, there is a countdown timer that is currently unknown how long it will last.
In this window, YouTube lists the advantages of subscribing to Premium. It also offers two options, “Allow YouTube Ads” and “Try YouTube Premium”.
The latest development comes as YouTube continues to push for more subscribers to its Premium service. The platform has received significant negative feedback from users, especially those who use ad blockers. Despite this, YouTube is unlikely to give up on ad blocking.
On the other hand, YouTube Premium’s price hikes have not gone unnoticed. After the price hikes in the US, prices rose to $13.99 per month.
There are workarounds to bypass the ad blocker menu on YouTube. For example, some users have reported that they don’t see the pop-up menu when they access YouTube with different browsers. However, it is important to remember that these may not be long-term solutions.
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