Why does YouTube sometimes block download managers like IDM?

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Why does YouTube sometimes block download managers like IDM?
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YouTube often blocks download managers to protect its content creators' copyrights and to encourage users to engage with the platform through streaming. Unauthorized downloading can bypass advertising, which is a primary revenue source for YouTube and its creators.