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What is a YouTube ad blocker?

[An ad-blocker] prevents the creator from being rewarded for viewership, and Ads on YouTube help support creators and let billions of people around the world use the streaming service," said the announcement. Last October, YouTube announced a "global effort" to crack down on ad-blocking services on the platform, per The Verge.

Why is YouTube banning ad blockers?

YouTube is cracking down on ad blockers because they violate its Terms of Service. Shortly after the ban started last year, Google targeted browser extensions, before cracking down on third party apps available on smartphones and tablets.

Do ad blockers violate YouTube's terms of service?

The use of ad blockers violate YouTube’s Terms of Service. We’ve launched a global effort to urge viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium for an ad free experience. Ads support a diverse ecosystem of creators globally and allow billions to access their favorite content on YouTube.

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