YouTube Music Adds Ads to Now Playing Screen for Free Users

YouTube Music Adds Ads to Now Playing Screen for Free Users

YouTube Music Showing Ads on Now Playing Screen for Free Users YouTube Music free users are now asking: Why are ads suddenly appearing on the Now Playing screen? If you’re seeing banner ads while streaming your favorite tracks, you’re not alone. YouTube Music is testing a new ad format that places sponsored content directly on the Now Playing interface—impacting how free-tier listeners experience the platform. This move is part of Google’s broader strategy to enhance monetization while nudging users toward premium subscriptions. The YouTube Music Now Playing ads are positioned between the album art and playback controls, offering a visible, interactive ad space that marks a significant shift from traditional audio ads.                              Image : Google This visual ad update complements the usual audio commercials that interrupt playback after a few tracks. Now, instead of just hearing ads, free users will also see rectangular banners on the Now Playing screen. These banners shr…