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Calculated Shard: 192 (from laksa073)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa192.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tech.yahoo.com/streaming/articles/sick-commercials-still-skip-youtube-191635596.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tech.yahoo.com/streaming/articles/sick-commercials-still-skip-youtube-191635596.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/streaming\/articles\/sick-commercials-still-skip-youtube-191635596.html","crawl_time":1768552440,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,yahoo!tech,\/streaming\/articles\/sick-commercials-still-skip-youtube-191635596.html s443","src_root_hash":"3401813433841292792","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Sick of Commercials? You Can Still Skip YouTube Ads (if You Try Hard Enough)","meta_descriptions":["YouTube is cracking down on ad blockers, but don't pull your hair out when commercials interrupt your videos. There are ways to jump right to the content you want."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Streaming ads are an inevitability. They interrupt our Netflix binges, cut into Hulu dramas, and disrupt our Spotify playlists. They also support the content-creation economy on YouTube. With\n2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide\n, YouTube brings in the big bucks without asking users to pay for anything. That's great for creators and viewers—until the fourth consecutive advertisement runs, and you're starting to forget what you're actually watching.\nFor some, commercial breaks are simply the cost of doing (free) business. But for most, YouTube advertising is obtrusive and frustrating—and the platform is making it harder to get around them. So, what can you do to make watching online videos a little more tolerable in between ad breaks? Fortunately, there are still ways to escape these pesky ads.\nWait a Few Seconds\nThankfully, the majority of in-stream ads that play before or during a YouTube video are short—usually 15 seconds or less—and are easily skippable. Which, honestly, is a pretty good compromise between watching and avoiding ads. Just wait five seconds until the Skip Ads button is clickable, click it, and move on with your day. There's just one catch: The clip no longer counts for the video maker.\nIf you immediately hit the Skip Ads, it's no longer considered, as YouTube calls it, an \"engaged-view conversation,\" and the creator won't receive any of the ad money that would be owed to them if you had watched the whole thing. To meet that requirement, you'll have to watch at least 10 seconds of the ad. In order to ensure they get what's owed to them, creators have the option of making ads unavoidable. You might also encounter\nlonger ad breaks on smart TVs\n.\nReport the Ad\nIf you're seeing the same ad over and over and wish to be free, you can report it. During the pre-roll ad on a YouTube video, tap\nTab + Enter\non your keyboard to prompt the \"About This Ad\" box with details on why you're seeing the ad and who's behind it. Choose\nStop seeing this ad,\nand you'll see a warning that the particular advertisement shouldn't appear again. Keep in mind, though, that this won't stop you from seeing content in the future from the same advertiser.\nClick\nReport this ad,\nand you'll be redirected to a new page, where you can report the advertiser for violating YouTube's policies on trademarks, counterfeit goods, or even just showing multiple ads (which is against the company's \"unfair advantage\" policy). While this won't mean the end of ads, it will limit exposure to those that aren't tailored to you. Or, if you hate the customization aspect (because it requires too much tracking of your online actions), turn ad personalization to\nOff\n.\nPay for YouTube Premium\nCost:\nOne-month free trial, then\nStudent:\n$7.99 per month\nPremium Lite:\n$7.99 per month\nPremium:\n$13.99 per month \/ $139.99 per year\nFamily (five people, plus yourself):\n$22.99 per month\nYouTube Premium\nis the same as YouTube—just without ads. This is the most legal and ethical way to skip YouTube ads, as it ensures the folks making videos you watch still get paid. Bundled with \nYouTube Music\n Premium, it lets subscribers play ad-free songs and videos in the background on desktop and allows for downloading videos to watch later. That freedom from ads extends to YouTube mobile and smart TV apps. And it strips out commercials on shares you make to YouTube Kids.\nThere are caveats: Premium isn't available everywhere, so if you travel to an unsupported region, you may see ads when your geographic location is identified (usually via your\nIP address\n). A\nVPN\nthat spoofs your location will probably fix this. You may also see ads in embedded YouTube videos if they're on a site where you block browser\ncookies\n. To avoid that, make sure you're signed in with the Google account used when signing up for YouTube Premium.\nIf the price seems too steep, there are ways to get it for cheaper. By subscribing to the\nGoogle One\nPremium tier, you'll be able to\nadd YouTube Premium\nat a discount. Verizon also offers a cheaper plan with\neligible mobile and home internet plans\n. YouTube has even launched a\nPremium Lite\ntier that includes ad-free viewing for $7.99 per month. This plan doesn't include YouTube Music or offline downloads.\nBlock Ads (If You Still Can)\nYou were once free to use an\nad blocker\non Chrome, but after years of tests aimed to\nblock users with an ad blocker installed\n, Google has declared all-out war on those who would deprive the company of its precious ad dollars. New methods of\nblocking users\nfrom\nskipping ads\nhave rolled out, culminating in the\nphaseout of \"Manifest V2\" extensions\nto disable several popular ad blockers.\nFor those who have been affected by Google's efforts, all is not lost. The caveat here is that the situation is evolving, and workarounds may block ads today but not tomorrow. But here's what to try while you can:\nStick with an ad blocker:\nMany developers are updating their extensions to be compatible with Google's new Manifest V3 API. If your ad blocker of choice has stopped working, try another one. For those mourning the loss of uBlock Origin,\nuBlock Origin Lite\nremains in the Chrome Web Store. Others, such as\nPrivacy Badger\nand\nGhostery\n, are also worth trying.\nChange browsers:\nAlternative browsers\nlike\nBrave\n,\nOpera\n, and\nVivaldi\nhave built-in features that block ads—including YouTube ads—by default. By switching to one of these browsers, you may be able to circumvent the ad-block ban on YouTube. Firefox doesn't have built-in ad blocking, but it's the only major browser not based on Chromium, so its extensions are unaffected by Google.\nAd blockers\nlike uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and others should all work as intended.\nUse a VPN:\nThe\nlatest trick making the rounds\nis to use a VPN and set it to a location in Albania, since YouTube doesn't run ads in that country. This trick may also work in other small markets.\nTry YouTube Clones\nThe above methods are best for desktop use, but it's hard to block YouTube ads in the official mobile app. If you're not too attached to brand names, though, there are a few programs that provide an approximation of the video-streaming interface. Many work on Android devices and streaming hubs, such as Amazon's Fire TV devices, since they run on a variation of the Android OS—you just need to be able to sideload the apps, which is becoming\nincreasingly difficult\n.\nYou typically won't find them in a legitimate company store like Google's Play Store, but the upside of using one is that they strip out the ads. If you do install programs like\nSmartTubeNext\n,\nNewPipe\n,\nSkyTube\n, or\nReVanced\n, remember that they may not last forever. In 2022, Google legally threatened YouTube Vanced,\nforcing the project to shut down\n—a fate any of these other tools could meet.\nDownload Your Favorites\nIf there are videos you return to time and again but hate being interrupted by ads, download them from YouTube to store on your machine. This does take money away from creators, but you're probably not running completely afoul of Google's terms of service—or the law, for that matter—if it's for personal use. For the full how-to, read our\nYouTube video download tutorial\n. For music lovers, there's also a way to\nsave your favorite songs as MP3 files\nusing a convertor.","attrs_markdown":"### [News](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/)\n- [Today's news](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/)\n- [US](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/us\/)\n- [Politics](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/politics\/)\n- [2025 Election](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/events\/elections\/)\n- [World](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/world\/)\n- [Weather](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/weather\/)\n- [Climate change](https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/issues\/climate-change\/)\n- [Health](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/)\n  - [Wellness](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/)\n    - [Mental health](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/mental-health\/)\n    - [Sexual health](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/sexual-health\/)\n    - [Dermatology](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/dermatology\/)\n    - [Oral health](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/oral-health\/)\n    - [Hair loss](https:\/\/health.yahoo.com\/wellness\/hair-loss\/)\n    - 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You Can Still Skip YouTube Ads (if You Try Hard Enough)\nEric Griffith, Jason Cohen\n\nUpdated\n\nWed, January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM UTC\n\n![a closeup of youtube controls during an ad](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bhhyLPYhbGaViBMGWQ28oA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/d1f044cb15fb5baae179f03b90325bfa)\n\na closeup of youtube controls during an ad - Credit: PixieMe \/ Shutterstock\n\nStreaming ads are an inevitability. They interrupt our Netflix binges, cut into Hulu dramas, and disrupt our Spotify playlists. They also support the content-creation economy on YouTube. With [2\\.5 billion monthly active users worldwide](https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/youtube-stats\/), YouTube brings in the big bucks without asking users to pay for anything. That's great for creators and viewers—until the fourth consecutive advertisement runs, and you're starting to forget what you're actually watching.\n\nFor some, commercial breaks are simply the cost of doing (free) business. But for most, YouTube advertising is obtrusive and frustrating—and the platform is making it harder to get around them. So, what can you do to make watching online videos a little more tolerable in between ad breaks? Fortunately, there are still ways to escape these pesky ads.\n\n## Wait a Few Seconds\nThankfully, the majority of in-stream ads that play before or during a YouTube video are short—usually 15 seconds or less—and are easily skippable. Which, honestly, is a pretty good compromise between watching and avoiding ads. Just wait five seconds until the Skip Ads button is clickable, click it, and move on with your day. There's just one catch: The clip no longer counts for the video maker.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nIf you immediately hit the Skip Ads, it's no longer considered, as YouTube calls it, an \"engaged-view conversation,\" and the creator won't receive any of the ad money that would be owed to them if you had watched the whole thing. To meet that requirement, you'll have to watch at least 10 seconds of the ad. In order to ensure they get what's owed to them, creators have the option of making ads unavoidable. You might also encounter [longer ad breaks on smart TVs](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/brace-for-longer-youtube-ad-breaks-when-watching-on-a-tv).\n\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/toHAzrNwv8k2SZb4Wt1fRg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/d4e54012cd0c4ba03ce17caa070d2199)\n\n## Report the Ad\nIf you're seeing the same ad over and over and wish to be free, you can report it. During the pre-roll ad on a YouTube video, tap **Tab + Enter** on your keyboard to prompt the \"About This Ad\" box with details on why you're seeing the ad and who's behind it. Choose **Stop seeing this ad,** and you'll see a warning that the particular advertisement shouldn't appear again. Keep in mind, though, that this won't stop you from seeing content in the future from the same advertiser.\n\nClick **Report this ad,** and you'll be redirected to a new page, where you can report the advertiser for violating YouTube's policies on trademarks, counterfeit goods, or even just showing multiple ads (which is against the company's \"unfair advantage\" policy). While this won't mean the end of ads, it will limit exposure to those that aren't tailored to you. Or, if you hate the customization aspect (because it requires too much tracking of your online actions), turn ad personalization to **Off**.\n\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OSh7Qcyd..9bgWeqtzTcDg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/1b4b5f60b46aba4eeec8bb418ba56936)\n\n## Pay for YouTube Premium\n**Cost:** One-month free trial, then\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n- **Student:** \\$7.99 per month\n- **Premium Lite:** \\$7.99 per month\n- **Premium:** \\$13.99 per month \/ \\$139.99 per year\n- **Family (five people, plus yourself):** \\$22.99 per month\n\n[YouTube Premium](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/general\/articles\/youtube-premium-153322236.html) is the same as YouTube—just without ads. This is the most legal and ethical way to skip YouTube ads, as it ensures the folks making videos you watch still get paid. Bundled with [YouTube Music](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/general\/articles\/youtube-music-161342374.html) Premium, it lets subscribers play ad-free songs and videos in the background on desktop and allows for downloading videos to watch later. That freedom from ads extends to YouTube mobile and smart TV apps. And it strips out commercials on shares you make to YouTube Kids.\n\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Kwa_aywbdDaQpPiIE2iO4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ5NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/aa996ad100e39dc653aee7c3de730e73)\n\nThere are caveats: Premium isn't available everywhere, so if you travel to an unsupported region, you may see ads when your geographic location is identified (usually via your [IP address](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-find-your-ip-address)). A [VPN](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/vpn\/articles\/best-vpn-services-2024-131154713.html) that spoofs your location will probably fix this. You may also see ads in embedded YouTube videos if they're on a site where you block browser [cookies](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-control-and-delete-cookies-on-your-browser). To avoid that, make sure you're signed in with the Google account used when signing up for YouTube Premium.\n\nIf the price seems too steep, there are ways to get it for cheaper. By subscribing to the [Google One](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/google-one) Premium tier, you'll be able to [add YouTube Premium](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/general\/articles\/youtube-premium-gets-features-alongside-143934390.html) at a discount. Verizon also offers a cheaper plan with [eligible mobile and home internet plans](https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=2225d53b-bfe1-4d56-bd6e-3885c642b140&siteId=us-y4p&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=9cdc4e80-66e5-3e2e-9160-4068c9efdb8f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Verizon&linkText=eligible+mobile+and+home+internet+plans&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52ZXJpem9uLmNvbS9zdXBwb3J0L3lvdXR1YmUtcHJlbWl1bS1wZXJrLWZhcXMvIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5Y2RjNGU4MC02NmU1LTNlMmUtOTE2MC00MDY4YzllZmRiOGYiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnZlcml6b24uY29tL3N1cHBvcnQveW91dHViZS1wcmVtaXVtLXBlcmstZmFxcy8ifQ&signature=AQAAAVTneGh4D5cjz_d4NIgxKOHo6liK32zrsbVxQ-eDn4xf&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizon.com%2Fsupport%2Fyoutube-premium-perk-faqs%2F&spaceId=1197809816). YouTube has even launched a [Premium Lite](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/general\/articles\/youtube-trying-again-premium-lite-173434808.html) tier that includes ad-free viewing for \\$7.99 per month. This plan doesn't include YouTube Music or offline downloads.\n\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Lfor5mOg90JbDr1FfVMdvA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM3Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/6492512f7b7e4320fdc2ed66456d6147)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n## Block Ads (If You Still Can)\nYou were once free to use an [ad blocker](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/cybersecurity\/articles\/best-ad-blockers-2026-140000260.html) on Chrome, but after years of tests aimed to [block users with an ad blocker installed](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/using-an-ad-blocker-youtube-may-refuse-to-play-videos), Google has declared all-out war on those who would deprive the company of its precious ad dollars. New methods of [blocking users](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/youtube-expands-ad-blocker-crackdown-but-chrome-store-still-promotes-them) from [skipping ads](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/youtube-tries-a-new-harder-to-bypass-method-for-stopping-ad-blockers) have rolled out, culminating in the [phaseout of \"Manifest V2\" extensions](https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/google-to-start-disabling-ublock-origin-older-chrome-extensions-on-june) to disable several popular ad blockers.\n\n![](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qTeDreplTo.GUwcIE3XnLw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/pc_mag_263\/321f5bbb3da34a7d2960ff65a3194735)\n\nFor those who have been affected by Google's efforts, all is not lost. The caveat here is that the situation is evolving, and workarounds may block ads today but not tomorrow. But here's what to try while you can:\n\n1. **Stick with an ad blocker:** Many developers are updating their extensions to be compatible with Google's new Manifest V3 API. If your ad blocker of choice has stopped working, try another one. For those mourning the loss of uBlock Origin, [uBlock Origin Lite](https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/ublock-origin-lite\/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh) remains in the Chrome Web Store. Others, such as [Privacy Badger](https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/privacy-badger\/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) and [Ghostery](https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/ghostery-tracker-ad-block\/mlomiejdfkolichcflejclcbmpeaniij), are also worth trying.\n2. **Change browsers:** [Alternative browsers](https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/apps\/articles\/beyond-chrome-best-alternative-browsers-141300257.html) like [Brave](https:\/\/brave.com\/shields\/), [Opera](https:\/\/www.opera.com\/features\/ad-blocker), and [Vivaldi](https:\/\/vivaldi.com\/features\/ad-blocker\/) have built-in features that block ads—including YouTube ads—by default. By switching to one of these browsers, you may be able to circumvent the ad-block ban on YouTube. Firefox doesn't have built-in ad blocking, but it's the only major browser not based on Chromium, so its extensions are unaffected by Google. [Ad blockers](https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/search\/?q=ad%20blocker&sort=users) like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and others should all work as intended.\n3. **Use a VPN:** The [latest trick making the rounds](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/how-to-watch\/theres-a-sneaky-way-to-watch-youtube-ad-free) is to use a VPN and set it to a location in Albania, since YouTube doesn't run ads in that country. This trick may also work in other small markets.\n## Try YouTube Clones\nThe above methods are best for desktop use, but it's hard to block YouTube ads in the official mobile app. If you're not too attached to brand names, though, there are a few programs that provide an approximation of the video-streaming interface. 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Boilerpipe Text	Streaming ads are an inevitability. They interrupt our Netflix binges, cut into Hulu dramas, and disrupt our Spotify playlists. They also support the content-creation economy on YouTube. With 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide , YouTube brings in the big bucks without asking users to pay for anything. That's great for creators and viewers—until the fourth consecutive advertisement runs, and you're starting to forget what you're actually watching. For some, commercial breaks are simply the cost of doing (free) business. But for most, YouTube advertising is obtrusive and frustrating—and the platform is making it harder to get around them. So, what can you do to make watching online videos a little more tolerable in between ad breaks? Fortunately, there are still ways to escape these pesky ads. Wait a Few Seconds Thankfully, the majority of in-stream ads that play before or during a YouTube video are short—usually 15 seconds or less—and are easily skippable. Which, honestly, is a pretty good compromise between watching and avoiding ads. Just wait five seconds until the Skip Ads button is clickable, click it, and move on with your day. There's just one catch: The clip no longer counts for the video maker. If you immediately hit the Skip Ads, it's no longer considered, as YouTube calls it, an "engaged-view conversation," and the creator won't receive any of the ad money that would be owed to them if you had watched the whole thing. To meet that requirement, you'll have to watch at least 10 seconds of the ad. In order to ensure they get what's owed to them, creators have the option of making ads unavoidable. You might also encounter longer ad breaks on smart TVs . Report the Ad If you're seeing the same ad over and over and wish to be free, you can report it. During the pre-roll ad on a YouTube video, tap Tab + Enter on your keyboard to prompt the "About This Ad" box with details on why you're seeing the ad and who's behind it. Choose Stop seeing this ad, and you'll see a warning that the particular advertisement shouldn't appear again. Keep in mind, though, that this won't stop you from seeing content in the future from the same advertiser. Click Report this ad, and you'll be redirected to a new page, where you can report the advertiser for violating YouTube's policies on trademarks, counterfeit goods, or even just showing multiple ads (which is against the company's "unfair advantage" policy). While this won't mean the end of ads, it will limit exposure to those that aren't tailored to you. Or, if you hate the customization aspect (because it requires too much tracking of your online actions), turn ad personalization to Off . Pay for YouTube Premium Cost: One-month free trial, then Student: $7.99 per month Premium Lite: $7.99 per month Premium: $13.99 per month / $139.99 per year Family (five people, plus yourself): $22.99 per month YouTube Premium is the same as YouTube—just without ads. This is the most legal and ethical way to skip YouTube ads, as it ensures the folks making videos you watch still get paid. Bundled with YouTube Music Premium, it lets subscribers play ad-free songs and videos in the background on desktop and allows for downloading videos to watch later. That freedom from ads extends to YouTube mobile and smart TV apps. And it strips out commercials on shares you make to YouTube Kids. There are caveats: Premium isn't available everywhere, so if you travel to an unsupported region, you may see ads when your geographic location is identified (usually via your IP address ). A VPN that spoofs your location will probably fix this. You may also see ads in embedded YouTube videos if they're on a site where you block browser cookies . To avoid that, make sure you're signed in with the Google account used when signing up for YouTube Premium. If the price seems too steep, there are ways to get it for cheaper. By subscribing to the Google One Premium tier, you'll be able to add YouTube Premium at a discount. Verizon also offers a cheaper plan with eligible mobile and home internet plans . YouTube has even launched a Premium Lite tier that includes ad-free viewing for $7.99 per month. This plan doesn't include YouTube Music or offline downloads. Block Ads (If You Still Can) You were once free to use an ad blocker on Chrome, but after years of tests aimed to block users with an ad blocker installed , Google has declared all-out war on those who would deprive the company of its precious ad dollars. New methods of blocking users from skipping ads have rolled out, culminating in the phaseout of "Manifest V2" extensions to disable several popular ad blockers. For those who have been affected by Google's efforts, all is not lost. The caveat here is that the situation is evolving, and workarounds may block ads today but not tomorrow. But here's what to try while you can: Stick with an ad blocker: Many developers are updating their extensions to be compatible with Google's new Manifest V3 API. If your ad blocker of choice has stopped working, try another one. For those mourning the loss of uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite remains in the Chrome Web Store. Others, such as Privacy Badger and Ghostery , are also worth trying. Change browsers: Alternative browsers like Brave , Opera , and Vivaldi have built-in features that block ads—including YouTube ads—by default. By switching to one of these browsers, you may be able to circumvent the ad-block ban on YouTube. Firefox doesn't have built-in ad blocking, but it's the only major browser not based on Chromium, so its extensions are unaffected by Google. Ad blockers like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and others should all work as intended. Use a VPN: The latest trick making the rounds is to use a VPN and set it to a location in Albania, since YouTube doesn't run ads in that country. This trick may also work in other small markets. Try YouTube Clones The above methods are best for desktop use, but it's hard to block YouTube ads in the official mobile app. If you're not too attached to brand names, though, there are a few programs that provide an approximation of the video-streaming interface. Many work on Android devices and streaming hubs, such as Amazon's Fire TV devices, since they run on a variation of the Android OS—you just need to be able to sideload the apps, which is becoming increasingly difficult . You typically won't find them in a legitimate company store like Google's Play Store, but the upside of using one is that they strip out the ads. If you do install programs like SmartTubeNext , NewPipe , SkyTube , or ReVanced , remember that they may not last forever. In 2022, Google legally threatened YouTube Vanced, forcing the project to shut down —a fate any of these other tools could meet. Download Your Favorites If there are videos you return to time and again but hate being interrupted by ads, download them from YouTube to store on your machine. This does take money away from creators, but you're probably not running completely afoul of Google's terms of service—or the law, for that matter—if it's for personal use. For the full how-to, read our YouTube video download tutorial . For music lovers, there's also a way to save your favorite songs as MP3 files using a convertor.
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They interrupt our Netflix binges, cut into Hulu dramas, and disrupt our Spotify playlists. They also support the content-creation economy on YouTube. With [2\.5 billion monthly active users worldwide](https://www.demandsage.com/youtube-stats/), YouTube brings in the big bucks without asking users to pay for anything. That's great for creators and viewers—until the fourth consecutive advertisement runs, and you're starting to forget what you're actually watching. For some, commercial breaks are simply the cost of doing (free) business. But for most, YouTube advertising is obtrusive and frustrating—and the platform is making it harder to get around them. So, what can you do to make watching online videos a little more tolerable in between ad breaks? Fortunately, there are still ways to escape these pesky ads. ## Wait a Few Seconds Thankfully, the majority of in-stream ads that play before or during a YouTube video are short—usually 15 seconds or less—and are easily skippable. Which, honestly, is a pretty good compromise between watching and avoiding ads. Just wait five seconds until the Skip Ads button is clickable, click it, and move on with your day. There's just one catch: The clip no longer counts for the video maker. Advertisement Advertisement If you immediately hit the Skip Ads, it's no longer considered, as YouTube calls it, an "engaged-view conversation," and the creator won't receive any of the ad money that would be owed to them if you had watched the whole thing. To meet that requirement, you'll have to watch at least 10 seconds of the ad. In order to ensure they get what's owed to them, creators have the option of making ads unavoidable. You might also encounter [longer ad breaks on smart TVs](https://www.pcmag.com/news/brace-for-longer-youtube-ad-breaks-when-watching-on-a-tv). ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/toHAzrNwv8k2SZb4Wt1fRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/d4e54012cd0c4ba03ce17caa070d2199) ## Report the Ad If you're seeing the same ad over and over and wish to be free, you can report it. During the pre-roll ad on a YouTube video, tap Tab + Enter on your keyboard to prompt the "About This Ad" box with details on why you're seeing the ad and who's behind it. Choose Stop seeing this ad, and you'll see a warning that the particular advertisement shouldn't appear again. Keep in mind, though, that this won't stop you from seeing content in the future from the same advertiser. Click Report this ad, and you'll be redirected to a new page, where you can report the advertiser for violating YouTube's policies on trademarks, counterfeit goods, or even just showing multiple ads (which is against the company's "unfair advantage" policy). While this won't mean the end of ads, it will limit exposure to those that aren't tailored to you. Or, if you hate the customization aspect (because it requires too much tracking of your online actions), turn ad personalization to Off. ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OSh7Qcyd..9bgWeqtzTcDg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/1b4b5f60b46aba4eeec8bb418ba56936) ## Pay for YouTube Premium Cost: One-month free trial, then Advertisement Advertisement - Student: \$7.99 per month - Premium Lite: \$7.99 per month - Premium: \$13.99 per month / \$139.99 per year - Family (five people, plus yourself): \$22.99 per month [YouTube Premium](https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/youtube-premium-153322236.html) is the same as YouTube—just without ads. This is the most legal and ethical way to skip YouTube ads, as it ensures the folks making videos you watch still get paid. Bundled with [YouTube Music](https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/youtube-music-161342374.html) Premium, it lets subscribers play ad-free songs and videos in the background on desktop and allows for downloading videos to watch later. That freedom from ads extends to YouTube mobile and smart TV apps. And it strips out commercials on shares you make to YouTube Kids. ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Kwa_aywbdDaQpPiIE2iO4Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ5NQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/aa996ad100e39dc653aee7c3de730e73) There are caveats: Premium isn't available everywhere, so if you travel to an unsupported region, you may see ads when your geographic location is identified (usually via your [IP address](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-find-your-ip-address)). A [VPN](https://tech.yahoo.com/vpn/articles/best-vpn-services-2024-131154713.html) that spoofs your location will probably fix this. You may also see ads in embedded YouTube videos if they're on a site where you block browser [cookies](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-control-and-delete-cookies-on-your-browser). To avoid that, make sure you're signed in with the Google account used when signing up for YouTube Premium. If the price seems too steep, there are ways to get it for cheaper. By subscribing to the [Google One](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-one) Premium tier, you'll be able to [add YouTube Premium](https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/youtube-premium-gets-features-alongside-143934390.html) at a discount. Verizon also offers a cheaper plan with [eligible mobile and home internet plans](https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=2225d53b-bfe1-4d56-bd6e-3885c642b140&siteId=us-y4p&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=9cdc4e80-66e5-3e2e-9160-4068c9efdb8f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Verizon&linkText=eligible+mobile+and+home+internet+plans&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52ZXJpem9uLmNvbS9zdXBwb3J0L3lvdXR1YmUtcHJlbWl1bS1wZXJrLWZhcXMvIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5Y2RjNGU4MC02NmU1LTNlMmUtOTE2MC00MDY4YzllZmRiOGYiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnZlcml6b24uY29tL3N1cHBvcnQveW91dHViZS1wcmVtaXVtLXBlcmstZmFxcy8ifQ&signature=AQAAAVTneGh4D5cjz_d4NIgxKOHo6liK32zrsbVxQ-eDn4xf&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizon.com%2Fsupport%2Fyoutube-premium-perk-faqs%2F&spaceId=1197809816). YouTube has even launched a [Premium Lite](https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/youtube-trying-again-premium-lite-173434808.html) tier that includes ad-free viewing for \$7.99 per month. This plan doesn't include YouTube Music or offline downloads. ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Lfor5mOg90JbDr1FfVMdvA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM3Nw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/6492512f7b7e4320fdc2ed66456d6147) Advertisement Advertisement ## Block Ads (If You Still Can) You were once free to use an [ad blocker](https://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/articles/best-ad-blockers-2026-140000260.html) on Chrome, but after years of tests aimed to [block users with an ad blocker installed](https://www.pcmag.com/news/using-an-ad-blocker-youtube-may-refuse-to-play-videos), Google has declared all-out war on those who would deprive the company of its precious ad dollars. New methods of [blocking users](https://www.pcmag.com/news/youtube-expands-ad-blocker-crackdown-but-chrome-store-still-promotes-them) from [skipping ads](https://www.pcmag.com/news/youtube-tries-a-new-harder-to-bypass-method-for-stopping-ad-blockers) have rolled out, culminating in the [phaseout of "Manifest V2" extensions](https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-to-start-disabling-ublock-origin-older-chrome-extensions-on-june) to disable several popular ad blockers. ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qTeDreplTo.GUwcIE3XnLw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/321f5bbb3da34a7d2960ff65a3194735) For those who have been affected by Google's efforts, all is not lost. The caveat here is that the situation is evolving, and workarounds may block ads today but not tomorrow. But here's what to try while you can: 1. Stick with an ad blocker: Many developers are updating their extensions to be compatible with Google's new Manifest V3 API. If your ad blocker of choice has stopped working, try another one. For those mourning the loss of uBlock Origin, [uBlock Origin Lite](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ublock-origin-lite/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh) remains in the Chrome Web Store. Others, such as [Privacy Badger](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp) and [Ghostery](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ghostery-tracker-ad-block/mlomiejdfkolichcflejclcbmpeaniij), are also worth trying. 2. Change browsers: [Alternative browsers](https://tech.yahoo.com/apps/articles/beyond-chrome-best-alternative-browsers-141300257.html) like [Brave](https://brave.com/shields/), [Opera](https://www.opera.com/features/ad-blocker), and [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com/features/ad-blocker/) have built-in features that block ads—including YouTube ads—by default. By switching to one of these browsers, you may be able to circumvent the ad-block ban on YouTube. Firefox doesn't have built-in ad blocking, but it's the only major browser not based on Chromium, so its extensions are unaffected by Google. [Ad blockers](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search/?q=ad%20blocker&sort=users) like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and others should all work as intended. 3. Use a VPN: The [latest trick making the rounds](https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/theres-a-sneaky-way-to-watch-youtube-ad-free) is to use a VPN and set it to a location in Albania, since YouTube doesn't run ads in that country. This trick may also work in other small markets. ## Try YouTube Clones The above methods are best for desktop use, but it's hard to block YouTube ads in the official mobile app. If you're not too attached to brand names, though, there are a few programs that provide an approximation of the video-streaming interface. Many work on Android devices and streaming hubs, such as Amazon's Fire TV devices, since they run on a variation of the Android OS—you just need to be able to sideload the apps, which is becoming [increasingly difficult](https://tech.yahoo.com/apps/articles/google-block-sideloading-apps-unverified-141148396.html). You typically won't find them in a legitimate company store like Google's Play Store, but the upside of using one is that they strip out the ads. If you do install programs like [SmartTubeNext](https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTubeNext), [NewPipe](https://newpipe.net/), [SkyTube](https://skytube-extra.en.uptodown.com/android), or [ReVanced](https://revanced.net/), remember that they may not last forever. In 2022, Google legally threatened YouTube Vanced, [forcing the project to shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/13/22975890/youtube-vanced-app-discontinued-shutting-down-legal-reasons)—a fate any of these other tools could meet. ![](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8wvlxlA2wGpWV4_yFoKVjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/pc_mag_263/595b718fc68e57ae548d1c8a958ea69e) ## Download Your Favorites If there are videos you return to time and again but hate being interrupted by ads, download them from YouTube to store on your machine. This does take money away from creators, but you're probably not running completely afoul of Google's terms of service—or the law, for that matter—if it's for personal use. For the full how-to, read our [YouTube video download tutorial](https://tech.yahoo.com/articles/download-youtube-videos-195059364.html). 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