YouTube's Ad Blocker Crackdown Slows Down Site, Google Denies Link
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
YouTube's recent browser slowdowns, initially attributed to its ad blocker crackdown, are now said to be unrelated to its efforts by the company. The slowdowns have been linked to a bug in the popular ad blocker, AdBlock, affecting YouTube and other websites. YouTube has clarified that the issue is not a result of its ad blocker detection and is offering troubleshooting tips for affected users.