Whether you want to learn something or have fun, YouTube is the platform where you can find content for even the silliest topic. However, everything comes with a price, and if you are a user of the platform without a paid subscription, your feed will be filled with ads.
While that’s understandable, you may come across some ads promoting things that aren’t appropriate for the platform. This can include spam, harassment, misinformation and more. If you ever come across such ads, you can report them on YouTube. Read on to find out how, but before that, why are you seeing such ads?
Why are you getting inappropriate ads on YouTube
Google has access to your web activity data. Google uses this data to personalize ads on YouTube. However, even if you have cleared your Google search history, you may still see those offensive and inappropriate ads.
This could be because advertisers target those ads for age groups, regions, or other metrics to which you’re in the audience. Regardless, there are some ads that are inappropriate for the platform and should be reported.
How to block offensive ads on YouTube
Using YouTube with ads doesn’t mean you’re forced to watch inappropriate ads. As a result, you can report ads on YouTube, which will improve your feed and help the platform remove such promotional videos, thereby improving the overall experience.
Tip: You can also use ad-blocking software or an extension like AdBlock for an ad-free viewing experience without having to purchase a premium.
Report ads on YouTube feed
This is the first type of ad that you will see when you open the app. Here’s how you can report it if you find it offensive, inappropriate, or irrelevant
Step 1: Open YouTube on your smartphone or browser.
Step 2: Select the three dots next to the title and tap on ‘My Ads Center’.
Step 3: Select Ads report.
Step 4: Log in with your account if you don’t have one. Now, choose the reason to report it.
Step 5: If asked, mention the problem in detail. You may also be asked to fill out a form.
Step 6: After you add all the required information, press Submit.
Report ads in YouTube videos
Step 1: When an offensive ad plays while watching a video on the YouTube app, tap the screen and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Note: Click the i button next to the ad timestamp to open the ‘My Ads Center’ in the browser.
Step 2: Select ‘My Ads Center’ and tap Report Ads.
Step 3: Choose a reason and detail the problem you are having.
Step 4: Once done, click Submit.
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Report inappropriate paid ads from creators
Currently, there is no official way to report paid advertising in YouTube videos. However, you can still report the video. This is the way:
Step 1: Open the YouTube video you’re having trouble with.
Step 2: Now, tap on the video and hit the gear icon in the top right corner in the YouTube app.
Note: On the browser click on the three dots below the video (in full screen mode, exit).
Step 3: Select Report and choose a reason.
Step 4: Once you select a reason, tap Report
Once you’ve reported the video, you’ll get a confirmation dialog where YouTube promises to take action if it detects any issues with the content you’ve reported.
How to Dislike Ads on YouTube
If you have ad personalization enabled, Google will configure ads according to your viewing history, videos you like or dislike, etc. So here’s how to dislike YouTube ads to make sure Google doesn’t show the same ads again.
Step 1: When you see the ad on YouTube, tap the three dots or the i button and select ‘My Ad Center’.
Step 2: Now, press the minus button next to the ad title to dislike this and other similar ads.
Tip: Also, if you’re interested in seeing a certain ad, you can like it to see more ads of the same type.
That’s it! We hope this has helped you report specific YouTube ads and create a better YouTube experience.
YouTube Ads Reporting FAQ
1. What happens after you report an ad?
When you report an ad, you will receive an official confirmation that Google has received your report. However, no matter what action Google has taken on the ad, you will no longer receive any updates.
2. Can YouTube users remove ads?
Correct. YouTube users can customize how many ads and how long they will appear in their videos. If needed, creators can also turn off monetization for their videos.
3. Can YouTube ads be turned off?
Correct. By subscribing to YouTube Premium, you can watch videos without any ads. You’ll also have access to YouTube Music. Also, third-party apps and extensions give you the same service for free, but at a cost for your data and privacy.
YouTube is one of the best platforms to access tons of information. However, to ensure a safe experience, you must report inappropriate ads. We hope this guide has helped you understand how to do the same. If you have any doubts or questions, let us know in the comments.
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