I just tried to look up a specific video of a Nick Swardson stand up bit. All I searched was “Nick Swardson loitering”. There were 5 fucking ads before an actual user posted video, then one real human posted video that barely had anything to do with Nick, then 5 more fucking ads.

I knew they were forcing ads into videos but clogging the entire search feed with ads is unfuckingbelievable.

Is this really what it’s come to? Ads are more important than what I’m actually looking for? Are people really okay with this?

    • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.worldOP
      556·
      3 months ago

      Because I don’t know how to do all that shit on my phone 😭

      I’ve had several people try to explain but I just can’t fuckin do it. I’d need someone to sit down with me and show me while explaining every action.

      • superkret@feddit.org
        1792·
        3 months ago

        Use your app store to install Firefox.
        Install ublock origin Firefox extension.
        Go to Youtube using Firefox.

          • Cyborganism@lemmy.ca
            59·
            3 months ago

            You can also download and install Newpipe

            You can then subscribe to your favorite channels through that app without subscription and view videos without ads and even download the video or audio to your phone!

              • tate@lemmy.sdf.org
                17·
                3 months ago

                Google breaks Newpipe regularly, and then Newpipe always fixes it very fast. Sometimes I’ve been unable to use it for about two days or so. Totally worth it to not support Google.

                Check for updates within the app itself. Those are more current than the app stores.

                • illi@lemm.eeEnglish
                  2·
                  3 months ago

                  So… I guess despite it’s name it doesn’t work based on Piped then? How does it work?

                  • unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de
                    1·
                    3 months ago

                    Its the other way around. Piped uses the newpipe extractor iirc. As long as your newpipe is up to date, any breaking changes made by google are usually fixed in 1-2 days. For me newpipe (im actually using a fork called tubular which includes sponsorblock) is working right now tho.

                • Estebiu@lemmy.dbzer0.com
                  1·
                  3 months ago

                  Yeah, I know it sometimes breaks and I’ve accepted that. But holy shit google, alternative frontend’ users are like .001% of your total users, are you sure you want to spend ressources on us instead of doing other things…?

                • Reddit is better.@dormi.zone
                  21·
                  3 months ago

                  I get nothing, maybe because it’s a brand account attached to a Google account. It doesn’t even have a password and it won’t let me add one 😂😭

                  • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
                    2·
                    3 months ago

                    maybe because it’s a brand account attached to a Google account

                    That’s exactly why, actually. Your subscriptions are tied to the normal account, I actually had the exact same issue.

                    You should be able to find a screen that lets you select between the two by clicking your avatar, I believe

          • Fribbtastic@lemmy.world
            1·
            3 months ago

            I tried it but it doesn’t seem to work for me correctly or maybe I am doing something wrong. I patch the YouTube app and install it but as soon as I close and open it, all the changes made by the patch are apparently gone. Shorts that are hidden on the first start after the patch are visible again, ads seem to be reduced but still happen occasionally.

            I disabled the default YouTube app, gave the patched version a different name, disabled auto update, repatched it but nothing seems to stick after opening it again.

            And then the whole “I have to download the apk so that I can use it” because I don’t have rooted my phone is just inconvenient.

            I stick with my yt-dlp server and Plex instead.

      • JustARegularNerd@lemmy.worldEnglish
        194·
        3 months ago

        From my experience, if you’re on iOS then Brave is the only browser I know of that includes a built-in adblocker (although I have my own issues with Brave).

        If you’re on Android, should be able to just install Firefox (or a fork like Fennec), tap the three dots in the app > Extensions > uBlock Origin

        If you’re otherwise using the YouTube app, I don’t have much to add in that respect as I usually use Invidious or NewPipe.

        • SlippiHUD@lemmy.worldEnglish
          7·
          3 months ago

          Does Vivaldi not have an iOS version? It’s made by the original Opera founder that didn’t go all crypto bro and paycheck advance scammer.

        • bobs_monkey@lemm.ee
          7·
          3 months ago

          FYI Brave is about to start having issues with ad blocking due to the Manifest V3 shit since it’s Chromium based

        • kinttach@lemm.eeEnglish
          71·
          3 months ago

          Plenty of adblocker extensions on iOS Safari.

          For YouTube, I’d recommend Vinegar, although the more general adblockers will also work.

          • Makeshift@sh.itjust.works
            1·
            3 months ago

            This is what I use. Good to hear it’s not depreciated on more modern versions of the OS that my ol’ 6S Plus isn’t able to run.

        • QT1@lemm.ee
          1·
          3 months ago

          Orion Browser also has a built-in ad-blocker that also gets rid of Youtube ads. It even has some support for Firefox extensions, including uBlock Origin.

        • AndrewZabar@lemmy.worldEnglish
          23·
          3 months ago

          Brave has agreements with some ad services.

          Just use a good paid ad blocker. I have Adblock pro for years as a Safari extension and I never ever see an ad.

        • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.worldOP
          2·
          3 months ago

          Realistically I don’t use YouTube very often at all unless I’m searching for a video I already know the full name of.

          After all this shit I’m just not gonna be using it at all.

      • AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world
        4·
        3 months ago

        The internet with a proper ad blocker is a game changer. Take the five minutes to figure it out. You’ll save more as free time than that on your first day.

        Ironically, you could also YouTube how to install Firefox, then unlock.

      • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
        3·
        3 months ago

        Get GrayJay.

        That’s all. Just use grayjay. Either go to grayjay.app and get it, or get it off the Google play store. It’s “Grayjay” from “futo”

          • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
            1·
            3 months ago

            Op said he doesn’t really know how to do jack shit with his phone, so I provided the easiest option l, as well as the better option.

            • Scrollone@feddit.it
              1·
              3 months ago

              Yes, you’re right and I agree with you. If OP decides to download it from the Play Store, however, he/she’s going to be disappointed when they remove the app and it stops getting updates, and then it breaks.

      • Blizzard@lemmy.zipEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        If you’re on android, use AdGuard that blocks ads in other apps. Or use Vivaldi browser with built in adblocker.