Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them
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Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
YouTube appears to be testing a mobile livestream ad format that plays in a dedicated space below the video window, replacing the live chat area.
This change allows users to keep watching live content during ads, avoiding the traditional “commercial break” that obscures the entire screen.
While the video remains visible, early reports indicate ad audio still plays over the stream and cannot be muted independently.
Update, April 24, 2026 (05:25 AM
TL;DR
YouTube appears to be testing a mobile livestream ad format that plays in a dedicated space below the video window, replacing the live chat area.
This change allows users to keep watching live content during ads, avoiding the traditional “commercial break” that obscures the entire screen.
While the video remains visible, early reports indicate ad audio still plays over the stream and cannot be muted independently.
Update, April 24, 2026 (05:25 AM
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