In November, rumors swirled about Google intentionally slowing YouTube on Firefox, debunked as an issue affecting various browsers due to “installed ad blockers.” Fast forward to January, and a similar incident occurs with reports of YouTube slowdown tied to adblockers.
Initially blamed on Google, it surfaced that the problem stemmed from Adblock and Adblock Plus’ update (Version 5.17.0). Reddit users highlighted the issue, triggering widespread discussion. However, it wasn’t a YouTube or Google problem but a glitch in the adblockers’ recent update.
The solution comes with eyeo’s Web Extension Ad Blocking Toolkit (EWE) version 1.1.2, which reverts the breaking change. If you faced slowdowns, update your adblocker to ensure seamless browsing. Avoid running multiple content filters for optimal performance.
