Users of AdBlock have recently reported issues on YouTube, suspecting the platform to be the cause.
Contrary to initial suspicions pointing towards YouTube or Google, a recent Reddit post has shed light on the root cause of the platform’s sudden lag and unresponsiveness.
Youtube started slowing video buffer with adblock enabled
byu/NightMean inyoutube
Surprisingly, the culprit isn’t YouTube itself but rather a glitch introduced in the recent update (Version 5.17.0) of AdBlock and Adblock Plus.
Users have found that by disabling the ad blocker, the site’s performance instantly improves, debunking assumptions of a YouTube-related issue.
After looking into it thoroughly, 9to5Google conducted tests to verify this claim. Their findings affirmed the reported problems, including slow buffering, difficulties in full-screen mode, and issues with preview loading – all traced back to the ad blocker.
Ever faced YouTube slowdowns with AdBlock? The fix might be closer than you think!
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