YouTube intensifies crackdown on ad blockers, impacting millions

YouTube has intensified its crackdown on ad blocking in a move that could impact millions of users worldwide.

Users on Monday reported experiencing issues while using YouTube with an ad blocker enabled, such as videos skipping to the end or muting automatically. This aggressive approach by YouTube is likely in response to the growing number of people using ad blocking tools, with over half of US residents and close to 1 billion users globally employing such software.

According to reports, ad blocking tools like browser extensions have become increasingly popular for removing intrusive online adverts. The situation has sparked a discussion among users about the impact of this crackdown on their viewing experience and the need to support content creators.