{"id":9519,"date":"2022-07-13T07:05:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9519"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:05:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:58","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f50cfbab4c3\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f50cfbab4c3\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f50cfbab4c3\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#How_to_Get_Rid_of_Ads_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube\">How to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#YouTubes_inability_to_normalize_the_hostname_causes_ads_to_be_displayed\" title=\"YouTube&#8217;s inability to normalize the hostname causes ads to be displayed\">YouTube&#8217;s inability to normalize the hostname causes ads to be displayed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#Third-party_extensions_can_block_ads\" title=\"Third-party extensions can block ads\">Third-party extensions can block ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#YouTube_Studio\" title=\"YouTube Studio\">YouTube Studio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#Clarios_ad_blocker\" title=\"Clario&#8217;s ad blocker\">Clario&#8217;s ad blocker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-ads-on-youtube\/#Auto_Skip_Ads_Pro\" title=\"Auto Skip Ads Pro\">Auto Skip Ads Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Rid_of_Ads_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/3JB47Le.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of ads on youtube\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to get rid of ads on YouTube, read on! Ads appear on YouTube because YouTube&#8217;s inability to normalize hostnames causes them to be displayed. You can use Third-party extensions to block ads, or download YouTube Studio. Here are some examples of extensions that block ads:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTubes_inability_to_normalize_the_hostname_causes_ads_to_be_displayed\"><\/span>YouTube&#8217;s inability to normalize the hostname causes ads to be displayed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to block advertisements on YouTube is to add an extra period to the URL. YouTube does not normalize the hostname, and by adding a period, it removes the ads and cookies. Adding a period will only work if you&#8217;re viewing YouTube on a desktop. For mobile browsers, you&#8217;ll have to use the mobile version of the website to see the main content.<\/p>\n<p>This trick only works if you&#8217;re on a desktop computer. You&#8217;ll need to log in to a different account and change the URL in the desktop version. After you make changes, refresh the video and you should see the ads disappear. You can also try to disable ads in YouTube by adding a single character to the URL. Then, you&#8217;ll have to wait for Google to fix the problem, but this is definitely a good temporary fix.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-party_extensions_can_block_ads\"><\/span>Third-party extensions can block ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several third-party extensions available for YouTube that block ads. While Google does not directly block ads on the site, they do profit from third-party advertising. Most people use separate browser extensions to block these ads, which are referred to as ad blockers. They block requests for third-party ads and sometimes prevent first-party ads from appearing. There are no guarantees, but you can make a decision based on your own needs.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube has become a popular place for music and video enthusiasts, and more advertisements are appearing on the site. Although the ads are a lucrative source for the company, they can be extremely annoying, especially on popular videos. Generally, there are one or two ads per video. Having to skip through these ads is a major pain in the butt. Third-party extensions can help you avoid these annoying ads and enjoy the music you love without having to worry about being tracked.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Studio\"><\/span>YouTube Studio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get rid of ads on YouTube, you can turn on the YouTube Studio. To access it, click on your profile picture. Click on Content. You will see a list of videos you&#8217;ve uploaded to your channel. If you notice videos with ads, select &#8220;Off&#8221; in the &#8220;Monetization&#8221; box. Save your changes. The ads should now disappear. Your videos should be ad-free!<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the About This Ad box to see who&#8217;s behind the ad. It will tell you why you received it, which will allow you to report it and prevent it from appearing again. Depending on your video, you can also opt to block the ad based on its content. YouTube will show ads to users who want to see content that is related to the one they&#8217;re watching.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarios_ad_blocker\"><\/span>Clario&#8217;s ad blocker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ad-blocking feature of Clario&#8217;s ad-blocker for YouTube is available for both MacOS and iOS devices. Users will be able to download and install the ad blocker for YouTube for free for seven days, which is a great deal, as it includes an antivirus and data breach monitoring. Moreover, you can choose which websites you want to block with the ad-blocking feature, and you can also customize its settings to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>To use Clario&#8217;s ad blocker, you must first create an account. Clario&#8217;s free trial is valid for seven days. The ad blocker installer shows video clips of safe people and introduces the customer support team. You can chat with a live person after answering a few questions on five major areas of concern. After each page, you can then choose protection. The ad blocker is very simple to install and use, and it is available for both Mac and iOS devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto_Skip_Ads_Pro\"><\/span>Auto Skip Ads Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are tired of watching YouTube ads, you can use the auto skip feature with Auto Skip For YouTube. The ad blocker skips the ads after four or six seconds. You can choose to play the sound that announces the beginning of ads or turn it off at the end. The app will automatically update itself as soon as there is a new version. You can use Auto Skip For YouTube to watch your favorite videos without the interruption of ads.<\/p>\n<p>You can download the latest version of Auto Skip Ads Pro for YouTube using the apk format, which is how Android applications are distributed. The apk version is 100% virus free and safe for downloading. Download the app using your computer or mobile device. We recommend Google Chrome as it is free and works on all platforms. You can also use the chipapk version of Auto Skip For YouTube to install the app on both your computer and mobile device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube If you&#8217;re wondering how to get rid of ads on YouTube, read on! Ads appear on YouTube because YouTube&#8217;s inability to normalize hostnames causes them to be displayed. 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