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DuckDuckGo browser rolls out built-in YouTube ad blocking on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android

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DuckDuckGo's browser added built-in YouTube ad blocking, reducing interruptions for people watching videos on the standard YouTube site. The rollout is enabled by default on iOS, Mac, and Windows, while Android users can turn it on manually in Settings > Ad Blocking. The feature relies on uBlock Origin filter lists and DuckDuckGo compatibility rules, but it may temporarily stop working when YouTube changes ad delivery.

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  1. 08.07.2026 15:00 2 articles · 13d ago

    DuckDuckGo browser adds built-in YouTube video ad blocking

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    DuckDuckGo rolled out a browser feature that blocks most YouTube video ads, including pre-roll and mid-roll ads, in the latest versions of DuckDuckGo for iOS, Mac, and Windows, with Android users able to enable it manually in Settings > Ad Blocking. The feature uses community-maintained filter lists from uBlock Origin plus DuckDuckGo compatibility rules, can be used alongside Duck Player, and may temporarily stop working when YouTube changes how it serves ads.

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