There’s a puzzling situation unfolding on YouTube that has caught the attention of ad blocker users. They’re puzzled as videos suddenly fast forward to the end without warning. This unexpected glitch, which surfaced yesterday is causing frustration among a group of users who rely on ad blocking tools and web browsers.
Users trying to view YouTube videos with an ad blocker are encountering instances where the video either skips to the end abruptly or mutes itself. This annoying behavior persists after refreshing the page or attempting to start over. Interestingly the problem disappears instantly once the ad blocker is turned off.
Potential Workarounds and Theories
When users are looking for solutions they have come across ways to address the issue. Some have had luck by using the uBlock Origin ad blocker while others mention that switching to incognito mode or signing out of YouTube temporarily helps. Another tip suggests refreshing the page right after the video finishes loading and then stopping the refresh immediately.
There’s a lot of talk, about what might be causing this glitch on YouTube. Some users think that Google might be purposely implementing measures to combat ad blocking especially considering their actions, against third party apps that block ads on the platform. However it’s still uncertain whether this is a decision or an unintended outcome of updates.
