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YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe - TechCrunch

Reported by Aisha Malik | April 14, 2026, 5:18 pm

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Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription.

YouTube announced this week that it will now hold back ads during livestreams if chat engagement is at its peak, and if users show support with Super Chat, Super Stickers, or gift purchases. Until no…

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