In a recent twist, YouTube users with ad blockers enabled are encountering an unexpected glitch: videos automatically skip to their conclusion.

1. The Issue: Videos Skipping to the End

• Users with ad blockers enabled on YouTube are facing an unexpected issue: videos are automatically skipping to the end.
• A Reddit user shared a video clip demonstrating this behavior, where an ad blocker forces the video to fast-forward to its conclusion, preventing normal playback.

2. YouTube's Global Crackdown

• YouTube has been actively combating ad blockers. Last year, it launched a global crackdown on third-party apps and browser plugins that block ads and violate its API terms of service.
• In June 2023, YouTube experimented with urging viewers to either allow ads or try YouTube Premium. Later, it escalated this effort to enforce its policies against ad blockers.

3. Why the Crackdown?

• Ads support a diverse ecosystem of creators globally and enable billions to access their favorite content on YouTube.
• By tackling ad blockers, YouTube aims to maintain its ad-supported revenue model while encouraging users to consider YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience.

4. User Workarounds

• Some users have found workarounds. Extensions like uBlock Origin still work as intended, and plugins like Ad Speedup automatically speed up ads on YouTube.
• Additionally, using a VPN and setting the location to Albania allows users to avoid YouTube ads.

Signing Off @Rhythm 

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@iQOO Connect @Parakram Hazarika