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Music companies’ attempt to shutdown open-source video downloader youtube-dl gets pushback
Music companies try to suggest downloading videos is tied to copyright infringement.
Online Video Converter suspends service after YouTube crackdown
The recent blocks from YouTube have caused the website to just give up completely and only provider services for other video services.
YouTube to MP3 and MP4 rippers have easily bypassed YouTube’s block measures
YouTube tried to block the platforms following demands from the music industry. However, the blocks were short-lived.
YouTube to MP3 and MP4 rippers are being targeted for takedown by YouTube
Many use the services to easily download videos from YouTube to watch or listen to offline. They can easily be downloaded by those that know how, but YouTube wants to make it hard for people by removing the most user-friendly options.