Why does the YouTube app blackout a video if you take a screenshot?

I have been using the YouTube app thanks to the annoying “sign in to prove you’re not a bot” thing on browser and I am just wondering why does it black out what I screenshot on the app??

Is it for privacy? I tested this with a movie and a music video. Same results.

Posted Jun 25, 2026, 6:59 AM UTC

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