SMRTR TechJul 8, 2026Thurrott.com

DuckDuckGo Browser Now Blocks Most Video Ads

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DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks most video ads, including pre-roll and mid-roll YouTube ads, across Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad by default. The feature requires no setup and complements the existing Duck Player mode, giving users a choice between ad-free viewing with or without YouTube's recommendation features.

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