Twitch.tv New ADs

[Argy]

Looks like twitch.tv has implemented an new ad system which seems that almost all ad blockers no longer work.
Just curious is anyone else experienced this issue as well.
I recently just noticed it, in which an ad about McDonalds will start at the beginning of the stream.

 

[AugustineWei]

I was about to make a post with the same topic on their new intrusive ad mechanism at https://www.twitch.tv/. Thankfully you have already pointed it out : ). Hope the adverts can be filtered soon.

 

[mirko991]

Yes, I was to post it as well.

 

[Nivny]

Noticed the new McDonald's ad as well. Happened when you went to a channel and also if they were taking a break and running ads. Streamer I was watching took a break and I just got the McDonald's ad like 4 times in a row. This new ad started for me I think yesterday. Was fine before then.

 

[mirko991]

It's not only the McDonald's ad, it depends where you live. For example I only received Prime Video ads for now.

 

[Nivny]

It's not only the McDonald's ad, it depends where you live. For example I only received Prime Video ads for now.

Hmm, good to know.

 

[Barzaqua]

By activating the experimental filter this blocks the ads only you end up with a black load for a long time.

 

[mirko991]

Experimental filter doesn't work as it should tho. It blocks the ads yes, but when it blocks them, the stream freeezes for 30 secs (ads time) or so. Useless.

 

[Nivny]

Started getting video ads on another site I frequent (fandom.com) that were never there before. Seems like they are starting to find ways around AdGuard. It's a never ending battle I guess between the websites and adblockers.

 

[mirko991]

It happens man. Last year there was a problem like that fixed in about a week. For example now Twitch seems to load without ads, finally.

 

[EvilPeppard]

I found this article from September 15, 2020: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/15/21437787/twitch-midroll-ad-affiliate-partner-cpm

'Twitch is testing mid-roll ads that streamers can’t control'

I too noticed these ads recently that did not appear before.

 

[mirko991]

Guys, are you still getting ads? No more ads for me, finally

 

[Nivny]

Guys, are you still getting ads? No more ads for me, finally

Still getting them on Twitch.

 

[mirko991]

Still getting them on Twitch.

Did you activate "Experimental Filter"?

 

[EvilPeppard]

Did you activate "Experimental Filter"?

I'm looking around but cannot find 'experimental filter'. Where in Adguard Premium for Windows do you enable 'experimental filter', or are you referring to the AdGuard Assistant, or AdGuard AdBlocker?

Also, is it confirmed that 'experimental filter' truly blocks the new ad campaign from Twitch?

For reference, I also found this link regarding the uBlock Origin settings for disabling ads on Twitch:
https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/j2648i Original thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/j3khvg

 

[Boo Berry]

AG's Settings > Ad Blocker > Scroll down to the green + Add a filter and click it > in the Filter Subscriptions list either scroll down to the AdGuard Experimental filter or search for it and check it and hit the green Add selected button.

 

[EvilPeppard]

AG's Settings > Ad Blocker > Scroll down to the green + Add a filter and click it > in the Filter Subscriptions list either scroll down to the AdGuard Experimental filter or search for it and check it and hit the green Add selected button.

Found it! Many thanks!

 

[Nivny]

Found it as well, will give it a try.

Edit: Seems to be working! Much thanks.

 

[EvilPeppard]

Found it as well, will give it a try.

Edit: Seems to be working! Much thanks.

I have not enabled it yet, but will try it out. Glad to know it is working! Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Boo Berry]

Blaz added a filter for Twitch in the Base filter. Check for filter updates, and you might need to clear your browser's cache.