It's 2026. If you're still using ad blockers to watch YouTube instead of paying for YouTube Premium, we need to have a talk.

Now the only reason to get the full Premium subscription is ad-free music and music videos.

YouTube has a huge upgrade coming for Premium Lite subscribers, giving them access to background playback and downloads for no additional cost.

YouTube has quietly imposed new restrictions on ad-blocking users.

YouTube users have reported being unable to view comments while using ad-blocking tools, with some claiming it’s even happening to YouTube Premium subscribers.

Users report more issues with YouTube's streaming option.

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