YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

https://lemmy.world/post/109141

YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers - Lemmy.world

Alternate headline: Users test using only YouTube ReVanced to bypass this new system
Never heard of this, does it work on desktop? NewPipe is my go to on my phone, but some content I need a large screen to watch

For Desktop, you can use FreeTube

  • Supports all platforms (Yey Linux)
  • No ads
  • Can create seperate profiles (Helps me with productivity)
  • Download the video is required

Only downside

  • Can't comment on the videos
FreeTube - The Private YouTube Client

FreeTube is a feature-rich and user-friendly YouTube client with a focus on privacy.

Well thank you! I'll look into it. Great timing 👍

You can also look into invidious instances, if you want to avoid downloading an app.

https://invidious.io/

EDIT: Or piped, https://piped.video/

Oh more options, thanks! Would you know if watching videos through any of these adds to the official video watch count? It would be nice to still contribute to the engagement metrics for some of the desktop content I watch