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<h2>YouTube now slows down if you use an ad blocker</h2>
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<p>Last year, YouTube began warning users against using ad blockers on YouTube. . </p>
<p>YouTube&#8217;s message is then followed by an option to either allow ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium for RM23.90 a month.﻿</p>
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<h2>People who use YouTube became upset and began seeking alternatives to work around it</h2>
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<p>According to a Reddit post, many users have pointed out how YouTube would suddenly lag and become unresponsive. When they disable the ad blocker, YouTube functions normally without any issues.</p>
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<h2>YouTube intentionally slows down its code when an ad is blocked, simulating a poor internet connection</h2>
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<p><p>Here are the two official solutions for this issue:</p>
<p>1. Turn off the ad blocker.<br />2. Switch to YouTube Premium.﻿</p>
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Your YouTube Experience Might Be Slower If You Are Using An Ad Blocker