YouTube displays black screen for adblockers

And the war between YouTube and AdBlockers continues (and there is no end in sight). And the world’s largest video platform continues with its strategy of making life difficult for those who use ad blockers to access the platform. Recently, users reported seeing a black screen or white ads when trying to watch videos with an ad blocker activated.

Users of Reddit mention that when using tools like uBlock Origin, a black segment replaces the ad and usually appears at the beginning of the video, lasting between six and 20 seconds with no option to skip. This issue has been noted in browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Vivaldi, indicating that it is not specific to a single browser.

Did YouTube do this on purpose?

So far, the only solution seems to be to watch YouTube without an ad blocker. This could indicate another move by the platform against such tools, although there is no official confirmation.

Could this be a bug or temporary glitch? Yes, but incidents involving ad blocker users are becoming more common. In May, There have been reports of videos being shut down for those using blockers. In June, YouTube began to test ads inserted directly into videostargeting those who use adblockers.

Since 2023, YouTube has been stepping up its actions against adblockers. What is surprising in the most recent cases is the lack of announcement or confirmation by the platform, which prevents them from being considered official.

All this fuss is happening because ads are YouTube’s main source of income. That’s why Alphabet, the platform’s parent company, encourages users to subscribe to the platform. YouTube Premium to avoid ads. In Brazil, the prices are as follows:

• Individual: R$ 24.90 per month
• Individual anual: R$ 249 (equivalent to R$ 20.75 per month)
• Family: R$ 41.90 per month (for up to five people)
• Student: R$ 13.90 per month

Do you use any ad blocker to access YouTube? Have you experienced any issues?

Source: Mashable