Youtube’s Anti-adblock and uBlock Origin - And a Dinosaur
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Recently, YouTube has been ramping up its anti-adblock effort, and I’ve been watching this closely due to personal interest. This blog post is where I write down what I know. Some Background Here’s...

Really interesting read about the history of YouTube adblocking, how the new detection works, how uBO is responding, and how not to block the new popups.

  • helenslunch@feddit.nlEnglish
    21·
    1 year ago

    Well there’s a very realistic 3rd option where people get tired of the cat and mouse game and either suck it up and watch the ads or pony up for YouTube premium…?

    • Feydaikin@beehaw.orgEnglish
      51·
      1 year ago

      Most people do. But it’s not enough.

      Even if all their users payed, it wouldn’t be enough.