{"id":60360,"date":"2019-01-28T09:47:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T09:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=60360"},"modified":"2022-06-24T08:55:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:55:50","slug":"is-there-a-way-to-block-ads-on-youtube-1372","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/is-there-a-way-to-block-ads-on-youtube-1372.html","title":{"rendered":"Is there a Way to Block YouTube ADs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Q:<i>\"Can you upload iTunes M4V videos to Facebook? I have purchased several movies from iTunes. There are some movie clips I would like to upload to my Facebook but I was told that I can't do so. Can you do this? How to upload iTunes videos to Facebook for sharing? Please show me the detailed solution. Any reply would be highly appreciated.\"<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As the largest online video-sharing website in the world, YouTube has received billions of clicks and views. Nowadays, for either monetizing their content or other reasons, many popular YouTubers have added dozens of autoplay commercials on their videos. As a result, we have been forced to watch the ads before we could watch the real video content. This has resulted in the opposite effect. Many people are looking for ways to block ads on YouTube videos. Well, in this guide, we would like to introduce you to several effective ways to block YouTube ads on different devices, including your computer, iOS devices and Android devices. <\/p>\n<p><b><\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\">\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li><a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Ways to Block Ads on YouTube on Computer <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: How to Block Ads on YouTube App for iOS Devices<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: How to Block Ads on YouTube App for Android Devices<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part4\">Extension:  Download YouTube Videos to Computer for Offline Ads-free Watching with Video Downloader<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part1\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 1: Ways to Block Ads on YouTube on Computer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many people  would wonder whether it\u2019s illegal to block ads on YouTube since they have been reminded by their browsers like Chrome or Firfox that the ads on YouTube have been disabled. And they might have been to disable the ads-blocker tools to  enable the autoplay of ads. Actually, there is no legal issue on blocking ads on YouTube. Not a single law in any country right now has forbidden the use of  ads blocking tools. <\/p>\n<p>Then, how to  block ads on YouTube? Below are some effective ways for you to block ads on  YouTube on your computer, be it Mac or Microsoft Windows.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Solution 1: Sign up for YouTube Premium to block ads on YouTube<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Formerly known  as YouTube Red, YouTube Premium is a paid streaming subscription service that  provides advertising-free streaming of all videos hosted by YouTube, exclusive  original content produced in collaboration with the site's creators, as well as  offline playback and playback of videos on mobile devices. A YouTube Premium  subscription allows users to watch videos on YouTube without advertisements  across the website and its mobile apps, including the dedicated YouTube Music,  YouTube Gaming, and YouTube Kids apps. The subscription cost is $11.99 from its  original$9.99. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/youtube-premium.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/youtube-premium.png\" title=\"Youtube\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Follow the below  steps to upgrade to YouTube Premium to block ads from YouTube video:<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-blue\">\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Open the YouTube Premium sign-up page. Go to https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/premium in your computer's web browser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Click the blue \"TRY IT FREE\" button and log in with your Google account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Enter your payment details. Type your card number, card expiration date, and card security code into the labeled text fields, then enter your billing address as it appears on your bank statements in the \"Billing address\" text box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Click the \"Buy\"  button at the bottom. The free trial version of YouTube Premium will last for 1 month. It will cost you $11.99 per month afterwards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> If you clicked \"GET YOUTUBE PREMIUM\" instead of \"TRY IT FREE\", you will be billed upon clicking BUY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Solution 2: Block ads from YouTube on computer via simple command<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, with a  simple command in the developer console, you can disable all ads on YouTube via  an experiment called TestTube, with which Google frequently tries out new  features with experiments. A less advertised experiment can disable all ads on  the site. Check the below steps to learn how to block ads from YouTube via this  simple command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-blue\">\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Open up a YouTube video (any will do).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Open up the developer console (Ctrl-Shift-J for Chrome, Ctrl-Shift-K for Firefox)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Enter the following code: document.cookie=\"VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE=oKckVSqvaGw; path=\/; domain=.youtube.com\";window.location.reload();<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then, no more ads will pop up during YouTube video watching. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Solution 3: Block ads on YouTube through ads blocker plugin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Turning to ads  blocker plugin would be another wonderful way to block ads on YouTube on your  computer. You could install ads blocker addons to your browser including  Firefox, Chrome, Windows Edge to block ads in YouTube video. There are quite  great number of ads blocker plugins like Adblock Plus, AdBlock, AdGuard, etc.  The below steps would briefly show you how to install ads blocker plugin to  your browser. The process might vary a little for Firefox, Chrome and other  browsers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-blue\">\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Click the browser icon on your browser to enter the plugin market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Search an ads blocker like Adblock Plus extension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click Add to Chrome (or Firefox, your browser) button.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Confirm the installation. The plugin will start to install immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> After the installation finishes, ads will be blocked. Some browsers might require you to restart the browser. Just follow the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part2\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 2: How to Block Ads on YouTube App for iOS Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some iOS device  owners also want to know how to block ads on YouTube app on iPhone, iPad and  iPod. Actually, it is extremely easy to block ads on YouTube apps on iOS  devices. <\/p>\n<p>You could  upgrade to the YouTube Premium plan as mentioned above to block ads on YouTube  app on iOS iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Also, you could try to make use of some ads  blocker app on iOS devices as well to block ads on YouTube iPhone, iPad and  iPod. Together with Settings assistance, you could easily remove or block ads  on iOS devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/content-blockers-how-to-ios9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/content-blockers-how-to-ios9.jpg\" title=\"Block Ads on YouTube App for iOS Devices\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Follow the below  steps to learn how to block ads on YouTube app on iOS devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-blue\">\n<ul class=\"pl40\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Download your Content Blocker of choice from the App Store, e.g. Adblock Browser. Or, you could search adblock or ads blocker in App Store to find one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Navigate to YouTube in the Adblock Browser, and verify that the ads are disabled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> If you prefer using Safari to watch YouTube videos, open the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Go to Safari > Content Blockers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Enable the blockers of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>This will help  you easily block ads from YouTube app on iPhone, iPad and iPod. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part3\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 3: How to Block Ads on YouTube App for Android Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are an  Android smartphone or tablet user, how to block YouTube ads on Android? Well,  don\u2019t worry. It would be even easier for you to block ads on YouTube app on  Android. There are actually 4 ways to block ads on YouTube on Android devices: upgrade your YouTube subscription to Premium, root your Android device, install  a browser that has ads blocker tool built in, and turn to ads blocker app.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to watch YouTube videos without ads on an Android Device is to install a browser that has a built-in ad blocker like Adblock Browser for Android. Therefore, you don't need to root your device or make any other changes. All you need to do is download the new browser and use it to view YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/block-ads-on-android.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/block-ads-on-android.jpg\" title=\"Block Ads on YouTube App for Android Devices\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you find no  such browser or the installed browser fails to block ads on YouTube on your  Android device, turn to ads blocker apps for Android. The below steps would  show you how to block ads from YouTube on Android through ads blocker app:<\/p>\n<p>1.\tOpen the Google Play Store.\n<\/p>\n<p>2.\tSearch Adblock Browser for Android and click the magnifying glass.  <\/p>\n<p>3.\tClick Install button after you find the target app.  <\/p>\n<p>4.\tThen click the Open button after installation. <\/p>\n<p>5.\tClick only one more step.  <\/p>\n<p>6.\tRead the information about how the ad blocker works, and click Finish button.  <\/p>\n<p>7.\tNavigate to YouTube in the Adblock Browser for Android app.<br \/>\n  8.\tVerify that the ads are disabled. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Your Android device  may still try to play YouTube videos in the YouTube app after installing  Adblock Browser for Android. If this happens, navigate to Settings &gt; Apps or  Applications &gt; YouTube, and tap Clear Defaults or Clear Data.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part4\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Extension: Download YouTube Videos to Computer for Offline Ads-free Watching with Video Downloader <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Actually, you  could try to download YouTube videos to your computer for offline ads-free  YouTube video watching. Generally speaking, most YouTube video downloader apps  won\u2019t include the ads. Therefore, the downloaded YouTube videos will be  ads-free. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"CleverGet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/video-downloader\/?leawo=1400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CleverGet Video Downloader<\/a><\/strong>, a comprehensive online movie downloader that could not only download online videos, but also free movies, paid movies and even live streams, could help you easily complete online free movie download tasks in simple clicks. With it, you could easily download free movies from various free movie or video websites like <strong><a title=\"download videos from YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-1410.html?leawo=1400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a title=\"Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/how-to-download-video-from-twitter-1400.html?leawo=1400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong>, Tubi, <strong><a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/facebook-live-video-how-to-download-1400.html?leawo=1400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook live<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a title=\"CleverGet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/best-vimeo-downloaders-to-download-vimeo-videos-1409.html?leawo=1400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vimeo<\/a><\/strong> and various other free movie sites.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rec\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cleverget.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cleverget.jpg\" title=\"CleverGet\" alt=\"CleverGet\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/video-downloader\/?leawo=1400\" title=\"CleverGet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CleverGet Video Downloader<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Download Movie Video With 320 Kbps audio.<br \/>\nEasily Download Live Streams Without Quality Loss.<br \/>\nVideo Info Extractor.<br \/>\nSupports Playlist Downloading.<br \/>\nSupport Multi-tasking & Video Info Extractor Inside.<br \/>\nEase-of-use UI.<\/p>\n<div><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-downloader.html\" class=\"rec-dl-win\">Download Win<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-downloader-mac.html\" class=\"rec-buy-mac\"\">Download Mac<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"title6\"><b>Step 1: Kick off CleverGet Video Downloader<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Visit the YouTube website from your browser, then copy and paste the link from your address bar. If you have the link already saved somewhere, proceed to step 2.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-video-from-netflix-1.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-video-from-netflix-1.jpg\" title=\"most viewed youtube video\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"title6\"><b>Step 2: Choose the desired video<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Paste the link into the address bar of CleverGet, which should open the video webpage. From the list presented, select the ideal video with parameters that suite your needs (such as quality and format).<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/youtube-video-1.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/youtube-video-1.jpg\" title=\"most viewed youtube video\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"title6\"><b>Step 3: Proceed to download YouTube videos<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Once you have confirmed everything, click the download button to initiate your download.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/youtube-video-2.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/youtube-video-2.jpg\" title=\"most viewed youtube video\" alt=\"block youtube ads\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q:\"Can you upload iTunes M4V videos to Facebook? I have purchased several movies from iTunes. There are some movie clips I would like to upload to my Facebook but I was told that I can't do so. 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