Youtube no longer works in Brave with Shields On

Browser Support Ad-Blocking
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**Description of the issue: Youtube stopped working when Brave Shields are up. It gives you a message saying Youtube does not allow adblockers and wont play video unless you turn off the adblocker.

**Exact URL of the website in question: Youtube.com

**Screenshot of the ad as it appears in Brave:

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**Did the issue present with default Shields settings? Yes

**Does the site function as expected when Shields are turned off? Yes

**Does the ad appear when using a Private window as well? No, site works normally when using private window.

**What OS are you using when you see the ad? Windows 11

**Brave version (check About Brave): 7.179.119 Official Build 64bit Chromium 137.0.7151.68

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same as me, also when opening video they will buffer probably 3-4seconds before playing the video

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Also to make a correction, just did a little more testing and private windows still won’t block youtube ads.

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because of youtube anti-adblockers , the only thing you can do if find another adblocker until brave gonna find a solution, this is normal because of that shitty youtube