Many users complain that YouTube has become a lot slower lately. The cause is often the internet connection. But this time it’s something different.
Has your YouTube slowed down? It’s not you.
The problem is not with the internet connection or YouTube itself. No, the users who complain almost all have Adblock (Plus) installed. This browser plug-in blocks advertising on websites such as YouTube.
One of the developers of Adblock and Adblock Plus has now responded. He says the cause of the delays has been found. It turns out to be a bug in version 3.22 of Adblock Plus. The same problem is also present in version 5.17.0 of Adblock. The developer adds that a fix for the issue will be released as soon as possible.
However, users initially had the impression that Google had deliberately made the website a lot slower. The popular video platform had already done this last year for Adblock users, causing videos to load less quickly
YouTube Premium
If you want to watch YouTube without advertisements (also on your iPhone) and be sure that the video site remains smooth and does not respond slower, then there is really no other option than to take YouTube Premium. YouTube’s subscription service consists of a number of parts. The most important thing is that you can watch YouTube without advertisements. You also get a few extra features in the YouTube app.
You also get access to YouTube Music. This music service is an alternative to Spotify and Apple Music. It is similar to other music services: you can listen to all the music from your favorite artists unlimitedly and commercial-free, even in the background.
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