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

DuckDuckGo can now block YouTube ads for free. I tested it across multiple devices to see if it actually works — and it does.

Google is happy to ban ad blockers in its browser, but there are still options for privacy-minded individuals who have had enough ads.

I tried DuckDuckGo's new video player, and it blocks YouTube ads for free ...

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. November 21, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Want to block ads on your ...

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