More specifically, yt-dlp uses legacy API features supported for older smart TVs which don't receive software updates. Eventually once that traffic drops to near zero those features will go away.

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knowitnone3 3 days ago | parent [-]

So more people using yt-dlp will increase the likelihood of Youtube keeping legacy APIs?

	▲	ddtaylor 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		They probably have metrics they track, such as purchases or customer activity.