YouTube Vanced, the popular ad-blocking tool, is shutting operations after getting legal threats from Google,. The app’s creator revealed the news with an official tweet. Vanced has been “discounted,” according to the statement, and the download links will be withdrawn soon.
The ad-blocking app will continue to work for those who already have it installed on their phones, according to the same tweet. It will, however, cease to function at some point in the near future. The shutdown has yet to be given a definite start date.
YouTube Vanced is a third-party YouTube app that may be used instead of the official YouTube app. It allows customers to block advertisements on the video streaming platform for a fee. In addition, premium features like as background play, image in picture, dark theme, and the opportunity to restore disliked counts are available in the app.
Google recently issued a cease and desist notice to the developers. The letter orders the app’s development and distribution to be halted immediately. Further, in reference to this, The Verge received a Discord message from the Vanced team. The message states that they have been asked to remove all references to ‘YouTube’, change the logo, and remove all links related to YouTube products.”
If you’re wondering if there are any YouTube Vanced alternatives, the answer is yes. NewPipe is an open-source app that isn’t as heavy as the official YouTube app. People who wish to utilise Vanced for the rest of its life can download the latest version, but act quickly because the links may be taken down soon.