YouTube Cracks Down on Third-Party Apps That Block Ads: Users May Encounter Buffering Issues or Error Messages

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Users of these apps may encounter buffering issues or error messages when trying to watch videos
YouTube has intensified its crackdown on third-party apps that block ads
YouTube Cracks Down on Third-Party Apps That Block Ads: Users May Encounter Buffering Issues or Error Messages

YouTube, the popular video streaming platform owned by Google, has recently intensified its crackdown on third-party apps that block ads. This move comes after YouTube's initial efforts to prevent ad blocking in web browsers last year. The new policy targets mobile apps that turn off ads and violate YouTube's API terms of service.

According to reports, users attempting to watch videos through these third-party apps may encounter buffering issues or receive an error message stating,


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Is this policy change permanent?
  • What specific third-party apps are affected?

Sources

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown now includes third-party apps

The Verge Emma Roth Monday, 15 April 2024 20:38
  • Unique Points
    • . YouTube is implementing new policies against third-party ad blocking apps on mobile.
    • . Third-party apps that turn off ads are against YouTube’s API terms of service.
  • Accuracy
    • . YouTube is implementing new policies against third-party apps that let viewers skip advertising.
    • . Users will see a 'The following content is not available on this app' error message or experience buffering issues when they try to play content through those alternative clients.
    • . YouTube Premium, which hit 100 million subscribers in February, is offered as the solution for those that prefer an entirely ad-free experience.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author is making an appeal to authority by stating that YouTube's policies don't allow third-party apps to turn off ads because it prevents the creator from being rewarded for viewership. This statement implies that YouTube has the right and authority to make such a decision.
    • YouTube says its policies don’t allow ‘third-party apps to turn off ads because that prevents the creator from being rewarded for viewership.’
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

YouTube cracking down on third-party apps that block ads

9to5Google Abner Li Monday, 15 April 2024 20:00
  • Unique Points
    • . YouTube is explicitly going after third-party apps that let viewers skip advertising.
    • . Users will see a ‘The following content is not available on this app’ error message or experience buffering issues when they try to play content through those alternative clients.
  • Accuracy
    • Users will see a 'The following content is not available on this app' error message or experience buffering issues when they try to play content through those alternative clients.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps

GSMarena - Mobile Devices and Technology News Unknown Vlad Tuesday, 16 April 2024 09:11
  • Unique Points
    • YouTube launched a crackdown against ad blockers in October last year
    • Enforcement of YouTube’s anti-ad blocker policy is expanding to third-party apps
    • AdGuard and similar ad-blocking apps will no longer allow users to watch YouTube videos with ads blocked within the app
  • Accuracy
    • Users accessing videos through third-party apps may experience buffering issues or error messages.
    • AdGuard and similar ad-blocking apps will no longer allow users to watch YouTube videos with ads blocked within the app.
    • Third-party apps that turn off ads are against YouTube’s API terms of service.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

YouTube is finally cracking down on third-party apps like ReVanced

Android Police News Site Timi Cantisano Monday, 15 April 2024 22:21
  • Unique Points
    • YouTube is cracking down on apps that violate its terms of service, specifically those that block ads.
    • Vanced was discontinued in 2022 for violating YouTube’s terms of service.
    • Users may encounter error messages stating: ‘The following content is not available on this app.’
    • Official YouTube app offers a better experience with a wide range of features, including background play and video downloading.
    • A YouTube Premium subscription costs $13.99 per month in the US.
  • Accuracy
    • Ad revenue is a major part of YouTube’s business and it has been aggressive in going after ad circumvention methods.
    • Third-party apps that turn off ads are against YouTube’s API terms of service.
    • YouTube suggests users pay for YouTube Premium if they don’t like ads.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads

Neowin John Callaham Tuesday, 16 April 2024 09:12
  • Unique Points
    • YouTube has been trying to stop third parties from blocking its ads since August 2023
    • Third-party YouTube apps that block ads may cause buffering or error messages when attempting to watch videos
    • YouTube's terms don’t allow third-party apps to turn off ads as it prevents creators from being rewarded for viewership and supports the streaming service
  • Accuracy
    • Users with ad blockers on web browsers receive pop-up messages warning them to disable ad blockers for video playback
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication