Google is reportedly blocking some Microsoft Edge users from watching YouTube videos if they have “Strict” tracking protection mode enabled. “Strict” mode blocks trackers, which ensures that ads have minimal access to user data.
According to a report in Windows Latest, the move comes as Google tries to crack down on ad blockers, which could prevent the company from generating advertising revenue. Google has previously been criticized for its anti-ad-blocking measures, which some have accused of being anti-competitive. Incidentally, Google is currently embroiled in a bitter legal battle with the US Justice Department over its alleged anti-competitive practices.
Some Microsoft Edge users are facing issues
According to the report, Google is blocking Microsoft Edge users by enabling strict tracking protection mode because it believes “ad blockers violate YouTube’s terms of service.” However, the point is that Google makes a large amount of revenue from advertising, and targeted advertising is more effective than non-targeted advertising.
What does this mean for Microsoft Edge users?
If you are a Microsoft Edge user with Strict Tracking Protection Mode enabled, you may not be able to watch YouTube videos. You can fix this problem by disabling Strict Tracking Protection mode or switching to a different browser. Microsoft Edge’s strict tracking mode doesn’t block all ads. However, it does block ads that appear to actually be tracking users.
There are a few things that Microsoft Edge users can do if they are being blocked from YouTube:
According to a report in Windows Latest, the move comes as Google tries to crack down on ad blockers, which could prevent the company from generating advertising revenue. Google has previously been criticized for its anti-ad-blocking measures, which some have accused of being anti-competitive. Incidentally, Google is currently embroiled in a bitter legal battle with the US Justice Department over its alleged anti-competitive practices.
Some Microsoft Edge users are facing issues
According to the report, Google is blocking Microsoft Edge users by enabling strict tracking protection mode because it believes “ad blockers violate YouTube’s terms of service.” However, the point is that Google makes a large amount of revenue from advertising, and targeted advertising is more effective than non-targeted advertising.
What does this mean for Microsoft Edge users?
If you are a Microsoft Edge user with Strict Tracking Protection Mode enabled, you may not be able to watch YouTube videos. You can fix this problem by disabling Strict Tracking Protection mode or switching to a different browser. Microsoft Edge’s strict tracking mode doesn’t block all ads. However, it does block ads that appear to actually be tracking users.
There are a few things that Microsoft Edge users can do if they are being blocked from YouTube:
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- Disable strict tracking protection mode.
- Switch to a different browser like Firefox or Brave.
- Use a VPN to hide your IP address and make it appear as if you are browsing from a different location.
Or there is always the option to subscribe to YouTube Premium, which provides users with an ad-free experience.
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