4 Ways to Fix Seeing Ads on YouTube Premium
If you have YouTube Premium, you shouldn’t see ads on YouTube. However, sometimes a problem can cause ads to appear. Here’s how to fix it.
YouTube Premium promises an ad-free experience, and in most cases, it delivers on what it promises. However, some users have complained that there is a bug that causes ads to display on Premium accounts.
Although YouTube said it fixed these issues, some premium users continue to see ads. So what can you do if you see ads on your YouTube Premium account? Here are all the fixes to try.
1. Check the availability of YouTube Premium in your region
Even if you have a YouTube Premium subscription, it will not work in places where it is not yet available: these are listed on YouTube help.
When you leave the supported region, you lose access to premium features such as video downloads and background playback. You will also see advertisements.
While YouTube Original movies and series are available, the background playback and download features of such content are generally disabled. That said, you can still bypass regional restrictions through a VPN.
Another reason you may see ads in YouTube videos is when subscription expires. You can check the status of your Premium subscription in the YouTube app. To do this, press your profile photo and select Paid membership. Then scroll down to Manage and check if the membership is still valid.
2. Unblock YouTube cookies
If advertisements appear when you watch an embedded YouTube video on a third-party website, make sure that YouTube cookies are not blocked. Browser cookies record user information to remember your site preferences and deliver relevant content.
Here’s how to unblock YouTube cookies on Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
To unblock YouTube cookies on Chrome:
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Launch Google Chrome.
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Click on Menu (three dots) and select Settings.
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In the left pane, click the Privacy and Security tongue.
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Click on Cookies and other site data.
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Scroll to Section of sites that may still use cookies.
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Click it Add button.
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To create an exception for YouTube, add the following in the To place field: [*.]youtube.com
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Click it Add button to save changes. Relaunch the browser.
To unblock YouTube cookies on Firefox:
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Launch Firefox and click on the Applications menu (hamburger icon).
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Click on Settings.
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In the left pane, click Privacy and Security.
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Scroll to Cookies and site data heading and click Manage exceptions.
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Type youtube.com in the Website address field and click To allow.
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Once the URL is added, click Save the changes.
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Relaunch the browser and open YouTube. Check if the ads are still showing on your Premium account.
To unblock YouTube cookies on Edge:
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Launch Edge and click on the Menu icon.
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To select Settings.
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Open the Cookies and stored data tongue.
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Click on Manage and delete cookies and site data.
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Scroll to Authorize section and click on the Add button.
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Type youtube.com and click Add.
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Relaunch the browser.
3. Log back into your YouTube Premium account
If the problem persists, make sure you’re signed in to the account associated with your YouTube Prime subscription. Once logged in, you will see the YouTube Premium logo instead of the YouTube logo on the app and website.
Also, log out and log back into the account to see if that helps. The benefits of the Prime membership are limited to the official YouTube app. So you may see advertisements if you are using a third party app to watch videos.
4. Update the YouTube app
If you only see ads on the YouTube app, check to see if the latest version is installed. Open the Google Play Store or the App Store. Search for the YouTube app and check for pending updates. If available, install the update and see if the ads are gone.
Block ads on YouTube Premium
While YouTube Premium is a great option for YouTube users to enjoy ad-free content, this bug is an annoyance for many. To block ads, make sure YouTube cookies are allowed in your browser and that you are in a supported region. If nothing works, contact YouTube Support to report the problem.
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