I just found a free way to watch YouTube without ads — and it doesn't require YouTube Premium

DuckDuckGo has introduced a new, built-in feature to block YouTube ads without requiring extensions or a Premium subscription. Learn how to enable it here.
Gadget Review on MSN

DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks YouTube ads for free – no extension required

DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks YouTube pre-roll and mid-roll ads for free on Windows and Mac with no extension required.
Fiiber on MSN

This browser claims to block most video ads, even on YouTube: Details here

Internet browser DuckDuckGo has announced that it will now block most video ads, including those on YouTube, for free. That ...

This browser claims to block most video ads, including those on YouTube—read more here

The DuckDuckGo web browser has announced that it will now block most video ads—including those on YouTube—for free. This ...

DuckDuckGo Can Now Block Ads on YouTube

July 8, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google DuckDuckGo now lets you watch YouTube ...
TechCrunch

YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play

YouTube is expanding its more affordable, $7.99 per month Premium Lite subscription service with new features, including the ability to download videos for offline ...
Variety

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Subscription Prices Are Going Up in the U.S.

YouTube Premium subscribers are getting socked with “streamflation”: The Google-owned video giant is hiking prices in the U.S. for its YouTube Premium ad-free plans and YouTube Music — the latest ...