Home / Tech News / Featured Tech News / Twitch is reportedly limiting users with ad blockers to 480p

Twitch is reportedly limiting users with ad blockers to 480p

Since the creation of the modern internet, one of the main ways which websites have managed to monetise their content is through the inclusion of advertising. While this can take many different forms, some can be more egregious than others. This led to the creation of ad blocking software. While some websites have not taken action against these measures, Twitch now appears to be limiting streaming resolutions to 480p for those with an active ad blocker.

As reported by Reddit user ‘rslee1247,’ activating the popular uBlock Origin while watching Twitch streams limits the content viewed from a maximum of 1080p60 to just 480p. This action on Twitch’s part has since been corroborated by other users of the software, seemingly making this more than an odd glitch.

While other websites have introduced countermeasures for ad blockers – such as completely limiting access, or merely requesting that the site be whitelisted – the implementation by Twitch is a unique one.

Though the relationship between ads and ad blockers exists within a morally grey space, the live streaming website has received criticism in the past for its particular implementation of ads, most recently of which included the addition of mid-stream adverts.

Though users have already found a workaround for Twitch’s adblock countermeasure, it’ll be interesting to see whether the company officially announces its intentions with this ‘feature’, or whether they will roll it back.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Do you use an ad blocker? What do you think of Twitch’s actions? Are they going about it the right way in your opinion? Let us know down below.

Become a Patron!

Check Also

G.Skill will soon launch new R-DIMM memory with 16-layer PCB and voltage protection

G.Skill is raising the bar for server and workstation performance with its latest release: an enhanced version of DDR5 R-DIMM memory sticks. Built to the recently announced JEDEC specifications, these new memory sticks will feature a 16-layer PCB for improved signal integrity and incorporate robust voltage protection for enhanced reliability and stability.

We've noticed that you are using an ad blocker.

Thank you for visiting KitGuru. Our news and reviews teams work hard to bring you the latest stories and finest, in-depth analysis.

We want to be as informative as possible – and to help our readers make the best buying decisions. The mechanism we use to run our business and pay some of the best journalists in the world, is advertising.

If you want to support KitGuru, then please add www.kitguru.net to your ad blocking whitelist or disable your adblocking software. It really makes a difference and allows us to continue creating the kind of content you really want to read.

It is important you know that we don’t run pop ups, pop unders, audio ads, code tracking ads or anything else that would interfere with the KitGuru experience. Adblockers can actually block some of our free content, such as galleries!