The biggest pet peeve that most users have regarding YouTube is the spate of unskippable ads before every video. Constant ads can ruin your experience before the video has even begun. Ever since ads have been on the platform, users have used ad-blocking extensions to evade them. However, Google’s recent crackdown on these extensions has made it harder to block ads. Here are 3 ways you can bypass YouTube’s AdBlock detection.
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Don’t want to pay for YouTube Premium? Here are some alternatives
The easiest way to get rid of ads on YouTube is by subscribing to its Premium membership. Not only does YouTube Premium get rid of ads, it also lets you watch videos offline and play them in the background while doing other tasks on your phone. YouTube Music comes bundled with the Premium package, making the deal even more economical. If your only concern is blocking ads on YouTube and you don’t want to splurge on a Premium membership, here are your options.
- Use the Ublock Origin extension
- Use the YouTube ReVanced app on your phone
- Use Brave browser to block ads
Disable JavaScript
Step 1: Copy the YouTube URL from the address box.
Step 2: Hit the ellipses and go to Settings.
Step 3: Select Privacy and security from the sidebar and go to Site settings.
Step 4: Click on JavaScript.
Step 5: Hit the Add button next to Not allowed to use the JavaScript.
Step 6: Paste the URL and hit Add.
Use Ublock Origin to bypass YouTube’s Adblock detection
The Ublock Origin extension for Chrome is one of the best tools for evading ads on YouTube. However, Google’s recent crackdown on ad blockers has delisted this extension from the Chrome Web Store. Here’s one trick to install it on your web browser.
Step 1: Go to Ublock Origin’s page on the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: You will notice that the Add to Chrome button has been greyed out. Right-click this button and select Inspect.
Step 3: Click the arrow icon next to the highlighted text.
Step 4: Scroll down and find ‘disabled aria-describedby’. Double-click disabled and change it to enabled.
Step 5: Hit the Add to Chrome button. The Ublock Origin extension will be added to your Chrome browser.
Use the Brave browser
Google’s crackdown on ad-blocking extensions is driven by its strategy to maximise the ad revenue from YouTube. Other web browsers don’t have to adhere to this strategy. We recommend using the Brave browser because it takes a privacy-centric approach to web browsing. Brave has a native ad-blocker integrated into the browser. This eliminates the need to install a third-party ad-blocking extension.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I block ads on YouTube?
Google’s crackdown on ad-blocking extensions has made it hard to block ads on YouTube. As an alternative, you can use the Brave browser for an ad-free YouTube experience. The Brave browser has a built-in ad blocker.
Are there any extensions to block ads on YouTube that still work on Google Chrome?
The Ublock Origin extension still works on Chrome. However, it is delisted on the Chrome Web Store. You can download it by right-clicking the greyed-out ‘Add to Chrome’ button, expanding the highlighted text, and replacing ‘disabled aria-describedby’ with ‘enabled aria-describedby’.
How do I disable JavaScript on YouTube?
Copy the YouTube URL, go to Chrome Settings>Privacy and security>Site settings>JavaScript, hit the Add button next to ‘Not allowed to use JavaScript’, paste the URL, and click on ‘Add’.
How do I block all ads on YouTube?
You can block YouTube ads by buying the YouTube Premium subscription or using the Ublock Origin extension.
How much does a YouTube Premium subscription cost?
An individual YouTube Premium subscription is priced at Rs 149 per month.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can bypass AdBlock detection on YouTube. While you’re here, check out how you can read paid news articles online for free. If you have any other questions, let us know in the comments!
