Use YouTube Premium free trial if available
Watch videos through the YouTube app with ad blocker features on supported browsers
Use a browser with built-in ad blocking
Install a reputable ad blocker extension on desktop browsers
Use privacy-focused browsers that block ads by default
Watch downloaded videos offline when available
Use YouTube in regions or modes where ads are reduced by policy
Skip ads when the skip option appears
Mute or minimize ad interruptions by using background playback alternatives where allowed
Report misleading or inappropriate ads to improve ad filtering