Why Everyone’s Angry About YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium now costs up to $40/month in some places. That’s a huge jump from the $14 it used to cost. People feel like YouTube is forcing them to pay more for something that should be free or at least cheaper.
So what are users doing? They’re using adblockers. A lot of them.
Ads Got Out of Control
Here’s why people are fed up:
- Too many ads — sometimes 2 or more per video.
- Repetitive, annoying ads — like the same bad game ads again and again.
- Ads that ruin the experience, especially when watching longer videos.
“I got an ad at the start, then another 5 minutes in. You can’t even enjoy the video anymore.”
What People Are Doing Instead
Instead of paying, they’re using free tools to skip ads:
| Device | Tool/Method |
|---|---|
| Android | Revanced, NewPipe, LibreTube |
| Computers | Firefox with uBlock Origin |
| Downloads | yt-dlp to save videos offline |
| TV (Smart) | Ad-blocking router or custom DNS |
Some even use fake student emails to get cheaper YouTube plans.
Why People Don’t Want to Pay
I found 4 big reasons:
- It’s too expensive just to skip ads.
- You still use your own data, so it costs more overall.
- Features like background play used to be free, now locked behind Premium.
- People feel like YouTube is creating the problem (too many ads) just to sell the fix.
A Funny But True Thought
“When you pay for Premium, YouTube protects you from itself.”
That’s why people feel scammed. They think YouTube is making things worse on purpose to push people into paying.
A Simple Price Trick That Makes More Sense
One smart user said this:
- 10 people paying $10 = $100
- 50 people paying $2 = $100
- 2 people paying $50 = $100
In all 3 cases, YouTube makes the same money. But only the last one makes people angry. That’s why a lower price would keep more users happy.
Best Free Tools People Use
Here are the top tools people recommend:
Mobile Apps
- Revanced – Looks like YouTube, but free and no ads
revanced.app - NewPipe / LibreTube – Light, no tracking, no ads
Desktop Tools
- Firefox + uBlock Origin – Blocks most ads completely
- yt-dlp – Download videos directly (needs some setup)
Tip: Avoid sketchy websites. Stick to trusted tools like GitHub or F-Droid.
Quick Summary
What people do:
- Use free tools to block ads
- Avoid paying for overpriced features
- Share tricks with others to stay ad-free
Why they do it:
- YouTube raised prices too much
- Ads got worse and more annoying
- Premium doesn’t offer enough value
Simple Process People Follow
Step 1: Install adblocker
Step 2: Use YouTube like normal
Step 3: Enjoy ad-free life for free
Final Thought
YouTube says it “needs to raise prices” and that it’s “for the creators.” But people aren’t buying that. They feel like:
“YouTube made the ads unbearable, then asked us to pay to remove them.”
That’s why they choose adblockers — not because they’re cheap, but because they feel tricked.
Support adblockers. It’s not just about skipping ads. It’s about saying:
“Stop messing with us.”
If your TV is Android-based (like Android TV or Firestick):
If your TV is not Android (like LG or Samsung Smart TVs):
Best Trick Overall:
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