YouTube is running a test to tackle ad blockers, asking users to adjust the blocker’s settings to allow YouTube ads or face playback being suspended.
YouTube could be about to launch a widespread crackdown on folks using ad blockers.
Reports emerged last month that YouTube was using pop-ups to warn against using ad-blocking tools. But now it seems it’s taking the action one step further.
A revised notice says that an ad blocker has been detected, but now warns that the video player will be blocked after three video streams unless the user adjusts the blocker’s settings to allow YouTube ads, or disables the ad blocker entirely.
Alternatively, YouTube says, user can go ad-free by joining YouTube Premium, which costs $12 per month or $120 per year.
