Popular ad-blocking apps like ReVanced might be getting sidelined as YouTube expands its war on ad-blockers. This time, it's not just browser extensions or full-pledged ad-blockers in the firing line, but third-party apps as well. In a recent support article, YouTube declared it's ramping up enforcement of its anti-ad-blocker policy on third-party apps that violate its terms of service. This escalation follows YouTube's 2023 crackdown on ad-blockers, which initially targeted desktop users and browser extensions trying to circumvent ads without a YouTube Premium subscription. Back then, users were greeted with warnings to ditch the ad-blockers, sparking a wave of complaints. Some even reported slower video loading, though YouTube denied throttling speeds for ad-blocker holdouts. Now, YouTube's setting its sights on third-party apps that facilitate ad-free viewing. These apps, according to YouTube, violate their terms by cutting creators off from ad revenue – a key source of income for many YouTubers. Read more in our articles including "YouTube’s crackdown on ad-blocker now targets third-party apps" and "5 Reasons Why You Should Try YouTube Premium".
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Jun 22, 2026Popular ad-blocking apps like ReVanced might be getting sidelined as YouTube expands its war on ad-blockers. This time, it's not just browser extensions or full-pledged ad-blockers in the firing line, but third-party apps as well.
In a recent support article, YouTube declared it's ramping up enforcement of its anti-ad-blocker policy on third-party apps that violate its terms of service. This escalation follows YouTube's 2023 crackdown on ad-blockers, which initially targeted desktop users and browser extensions trying to circumvent ads without a YouTube Premium subscription. Back then, users were greeted with warnings to ditch the ad-blockers, sparking a wave of complaints.
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