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The message also emphasizes that ads are vital for YouTube creators to earn income and if you prefer an ad-free viewing experience, you should subscribe to YouTube Premium.
When Bleeping Computer questioned the company about potentially blocking users with ad blockers, YouTube clarified that videos may not play for a short duration in certain cases. They stressed that this action is taken seriously and will only be implemented if viewers persistently ignore requests to watch ads on YouTube.
To avoid any inconvenience during this testing phase, users can disable their ad blockers, watch ads on YouTube, or opt for a YouTube Premium subscription. However, YouTube has not disclosed the number of users or specific locations involved in this experiment and receiving these warnings.
With around 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, from which only 80 million YouTube Premium subscribers, YouTube aims to increase its user base for paid subscriptions. This experiment indicates the platform’s determination to achieve that goal. Should this trial become a permanent feature, more individuals may be inclined to either subscribe to Premium or part ways with their ad blocker.
YouTube has some of the best content creators who make new videos every day. Because of this, YouTube will likely take bold steps to ensure creators are happy and convince more users to get premium YouTube subscriptions.
