"When users click the three dots on the side of the ad in an attempt to dismiss it, nothing happens, no matter how many times they click. Some are unable to access a "Dismiss" command at all. Still other users report the ads going away by themselves in around 30 seconds or a minute. But sometimes, the ads persist."
"The unpredictable, scattershot nature of the ads makes it seem like we're dealing with a bug, rather than some annoying new advertising feature that's working as intended. And like a lot of bugs, the best solution would be for YouTube to fix things on their end."
A bug affecting YouTube's mobile app causes rectangular ads to appear in the corner of fullscreen videos that cannot be dismissed by tapping the three-dot menu. Reports of this issue began in March 2024, with some dating back to May 2024, and frequency has increased recently. The ads typically promote third-party apps like Facebook or Instagram. While some users report ads disappearing after 30 seconds to a minute, others experience persistent ads that remain throughout viewing. The unpredictable nature suggests a technical malfunction rather than intentional feature. YouTube Premium subscription eliminates ads entirely, making it an alternative solution, though end users have limited workaround options within the free app.
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