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Some YouTube users are experiencing loading issues due to ad blockers, which seem to interfere with the platform's functionality, causing blank pages and access problems, highlighting ongoing conflicts between YouTube and ad blocker use.
Kottke.org features a simple browser game involving opening a microwave door, but to comment on the site, users must be members. The site advises those experiencing login issues, potentially caused by ad blockers, to disable them or contact support for assistance.
YouTube is cracking down on users who signed up for YouTube Premium using a VPN to get cheaper rates. The company is asking these users to update their billing information to their actual country of residence, leading to sudden cancellations of subscriptions. This move follows YouTube's ongoing efforts to disable ad blockers and ensure accurate pricing based on users' locations.
Google will begin phasing out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome starting June 3, 2024, weakening ad blockers and other extensions. Manifest V3 aims to improve security, privacy, and performance but poses challenges for developers. Enterprises have until June 2025 to transition. Popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin are adapting, but users may face limitations. Google claims 85% of actively maintained extensions have migrated to Manifest V3.
Google Chrome is transitioning from its older Manifest V2 extension system to the more limited Manifest V3 starting next week, despite controversy and criticism from groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Manifest V3 aims to improve security and privacy but restricts capabilities of extensions, particularly ad blockers. Firefox will support Manifest V3 for compatibility but will continue to support V2. Users may need to find alternatives or switch to Firefox as V2 extensions are phased out.
Google is moving forward with its plan to phase out Manifest V2 browser extensions, including ad-blockers, in favor of the newer Manifest V3. Starting Monday, users of Chrome's Beta, Dev, and Canary builds will see warnings about the impending deactivation of V2 extensions. While Manifest V3 aims to improve performance, privacy, and security, it has faced criticism for potentially reducing the effectiveness of content-blocking extensions. Google has made some concessions to developers, but the transition will be fully enforced by early 2025, with enterprises given until June 2025.
Google will begin phasing out older "Manifest V2" Chrome extensions starting June 3, affecting popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin. The transition to the newer Manifest V3 framework, which Google claims is more secure and private, will be completed by early next year. While some users may temporarily re-enable V2 extensions, this option will eventually be removed. The move has raised concerns among users about the effectiveness of ad blockers under the new framework.
Google will disable old Manifest V2 Chrome extensions by early next year, transitioning to Manifest V3 for improved security, privacy, and performance. Over 85% of actively maintained extensions already use Manifest V3, including popular ad blockers. Users will see warnings starting June 3, and V2 extensions will gradually be disabled, with a complete transition expected by early next year.
YouTube videos are skipping to the end for users with ad blockers, a phenomenon that YouTube attributes to a push to improve performance rather than an intentional crackdown on ad blockers. This issue primarily affects users of AdBlock, though some without ad blockers have also reported it. YouTube reiterates that using ad blockers violates its terms of service and encourages users to allow ads or try YouTube Premium.
YouTube's latest tactic against ad blockers involves skipping to the end of videos and causing indefinite buffering, making the platform nearly unwatchable for users who use ad blockers. This move is part of a long-standing battle between YouTube and ad blocker developers, with users seeking alternatives like uBlock Origin and Brave browser to avoid ads. Despite frustrations, the lack of major video-sharing platform alternatives makes a significant boycott unlikely.
YouTube users with ad blockers report videos skipping to the end or muting, affecting both Chrome and Firefox users. The issue, which began recently, is resolved by disabling ad blockers. YouTube states ad blockers violate their Terms of Service and suggests using YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience. Workarounds include switching to uBlock Origin, using incognito mode, or trying the Brave browser.
YouTube has started skipping and muting videos for users with active ad blockers, citing an unrelated performance update as the cause. While some ad blockers can bypass these measures, YouTube recommends using YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience.
Google has intensified its measures against ad-blockers on YouTube by skipping videos to the end or muting them if an ad-blocker is detected, encouraging users to subscribe to YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience. This move aims to ensure revenue for both Google and content creators.
YouTube videos are skipping to the end for users with ad blockers, a phenomenon that YouTube attributes to a push to improve performance rather than an intentional crackdown on ad blockers. This issue primarily affects users of AdBlock, though some reports exist of it happening without ad blockers. YouTube reiterates that using ad blockers violates its terms of service and encourages users to allow ads or try YouTube Premium.
YouTube is cracking down on mobile ad blockers, warning users that using third-party apps to watch YouTube without ads may result in playback issues. The platform justifies this crackdown by stating that ad revenue supports creators, and circumventing ads prevents creators from earning what they deserve. YouTube plans to strengthen enforcement on third-party apps that violate its terms of service, potentially impacting ad-blocking apps that use its API. The move highlights YouTube's significant power in the content ecosystem but could lead to frustrated users seeking out less restrictive video platforms.