DuckDuckGo has added a built-in feature that can block most YouTube video ads, including pre-roll and mid-roll ads, across its browser on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android. The browser uses uBlock Origin filter lists and its own rules, and it can be used alongside Duck Player for stronger privacy while watching YouTube. #DuckDuckGo #YouTube #DuckPlayer #uBlockOrigin
Keypoints
- DuckDuckGo can now block most YouTube video ads.
- The feature works on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android.
- It is enabled by default on iOS, Mac, and Windows.
- Android users must turn it on in Ad Blocking settings.
- DuckDuckGo says it may cause slightly longer buffering and may need updates when YouTube changes ad delivery.
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