How to Get Ad-Free YouTube Without Premium

There are several ways to enjoy YouTube without advertisements, even if you don't have a YouTube Premium subscription. Two simple browser options are Brave and Firefox. Brave includes an ad-blocking feature called Brave Shields that automatically hides many ads while you view videos. It works on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, and smart TVs.

After downloading Brave and visiting YouTube, you can start watching without interruptions. For iPhone and iPad users, Brave is the only browser-based option that supports ads blocking.

Firefox has an extension called uBlock Origin that can block ads on YouTube, Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. You can install Firefox, add the uBlock Origin extension, and then visit YouTube to enjoy uninterrupted viewing. Unfortunately, Firefox doesn't support extensions on Apple devices, making Brave the better choice for those users.

If you prefer using apps instead of browsers, NewPipe is a free Android app that provides a YouTube-like experience without ads. It lets you search for videos, watch them, and even download them without needing a Google account. NewPipe works on Android devices and maintains its own interface, which differs from the official YouTube app.

For desktop users on Windows, Mac, or Linux, FreeTube is a free application that offers an ad-free YouTube experience. It works similarly to browser-based alternatives but provides a dedicated application for searching videos, browsing channels, and managing subscriptions. FreeTube also supports playback speed controls and picture-in-picture viewing.

Lastly, TizenTV users can watch ad-free YouTube on compatible smart TVs using TizenTube. This app removes advertisements and adds features like SponsorBlock to skip sponsor segments and playback speed controls. TizenTube is particularly useful on Samsung smart TVs where browser extensions aren't typically supported.