In 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka began a massive crackdown on illegal YouTube uploads. Several popular channels with millions of subscribers were terminated. This has led to a fragmented ecosystem: official streaming services (like ) are trying to fill the gap, but the seamless access to popular videos is diminishing.
In 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka began a massive crackdown on illegal YouTube uploads. Several popular channels with millions of subscribers were terminated. This has led to a fragmented ecosystem: official streaming services (like ) are trying to fill the gap, but the seamless access to popular videos is diminishing.

