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flag YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers causes playback issues, pushing users toward YouTube Premium.

flag YouTube is actively blocking ad blockers, causing widespread playback issues for users, according to multiple reports. flag The platform appears to be enhancing detection of ad-blocking extensions, leading to blank screens, failed loads, and unexpected ads. flag While YouTube hasn’t confirmed the move, technical evidence suggests it’s identifying blockers by monitoring missing ad scripts or invisible "bait" ads. flag Users experience normal function when disabling blockers or switching to non-Chromium browsers like Firefox. flag The most reliable fix remains YouTube Premium, priced at $13.99 monthly, which removes ads entirely. flag The escalation reflects ongoing tension between user privacy tools and YouTube’s ad-driven revenue model.

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