How is it going to be?

Users who install one of these apps will see an error message “This content is not available in this application” or you will experience “buffering issues” when you try to play content through these alternative clients.

We want to emphasize that our terms do not allow third-party apps to turn off ads; because this deprives the creator of the viewing reward. Advertising on YouTube helps support creators and allows billions of people around the world to enjoy streaming. service.
– wrote to the company.

YouTube Premium, which reached 100 million subscribers in February, is offered as a solution for “those who prefer a completely ad-free experience”.

The service also notes that it only allows third-party apps to use its API “if they comply with our API Services Terms of Use.”

In the future the company will deal with customers who violate this policy: “When we find an app that violates these terms, we will take appropriate action to protect our platform, creators, and viewers.”. Viewers using these third-party apps may experience buffering issues or see an error when trying to view the video.

As a reminder, the price of YouTube Premium in Ukraine 99 hryvnia per month of use. The package also includes free access to YouTube Music, where podcasts will be available soon. Family subscription fee for gathering up to 6 people 149 hryvnia, i.e. only 25 hryvnia per person per month. This is a very small price for two services at once.