YouTube addresses lower view counts which seem to be caused by ad blockers
iamflimflam1 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/22375
Summary
YouTube is planning to lower the view counts displayed on videos to address the impact of ad blockers. This move aims to provide more accurate metrics and combat the discrepancy between actual viewership and reported numbers.
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