Ad blocker users say YouTube videos are now skipping to the end

Users report that YouTube videos automatically skip to the end or mute when ad blockers are enabled across multiple browsers, with the issue resolving when ad blockers are turned off. While some suspect intentional anti-adblock measures, YouTube states ad blockers violate its ToS and attributes the behavior to an unrelated performance push. Reported workarounds include switching to uBlock Origin, using incognito mode or signing out, precise page refresh timing, using Brave, or disabling ad blockers.