YouTube Intensifies Enforcement Against Ad-Blocking Apps

The video streaming giant is set to block third-party apps that bypass ads, citing violations of its Terms of Service.

YouTube's latest update will target third-party apps that allow ad-free video viewing, which violates its Terms of Service.
Users of such apps may experience buffering issues or error messages preventing video playback.
The crackdown aims to protect content creators' revenue, which is largely generated from ads.
YouTube encourages users to subscribe to its Premium service for an ad-free experience, starting at $13.99 per month.
The policy enforcement follows a noticeable decline in Google's ad revenue, prompting a stricter stance on ad blockers.