Google's Statement on YouTube Users Being Unable to Watch Videos with Ad Blockers
Some users had started to notice a feature on YouTube where videos were automatically skipping to the end. This change was thought to be aimed at ad blockers. Google has issued a statement regarding the matter.
Yesterday, YouTube was in the spotlight due to a highly controversial feature. Many users on Reddit who were using ad blockers reported that when they accessed the platform, videos were automatically skipping to the end, preventing them from watching. It was suggested that this was part of the platform’s efforts to counteract ad blockers. However, there was no definitive evidence that this was the case.
Amid growing reactions to the change, Google issued a statement regarding the matter. Speaking to 9to5Google, the company clarified that, contrary to popular belief, it was not a move against ad blockers.
It was being done for performance improvement.
In a statement, Google, the owner of YouTube, clarified that the feature causing videos to skip to the end was not related to their efforts against ad blockers. Instead, it was introduced as an initiative to improve the platform’s performance and reliability.
Of course, this change might indirectly affect the viewing experience for ad blocker users. However, according to Google’s statement, it was not a direct move against them. In fact, as reported by 9to5Google, there are users who do not use ad blockers but are still experiencing this issue. There are no details on how this feature specifically enhances performance and reliability.
