How to Turn Off Ad Blocking in Google Chrome

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Turn off the AdBlock extension and Chrome's built-in pop-up blocker
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Ad blockers can be helpful, but sometimes they'll prevent you from being able to view important websites. Fortunately, it's easy to disable your ad blocker in Chrome, whether you're using Adblock, uBlock, or any other extension . You'll just need to bring up your extensions and toggle off the switch next to your ad blocker to disable it. You can also easily disable Chrome's built-in ad blocker, or just turn it off for certain sites. This wikiHow article will teach you how to disable your ad blocker in Google Chrome on any computer.

Things You Should Know

  • To disable your Adblock extension, go to the Chrome menu > More Tools > Extensions, then toggle off the switch under your ad-blocking extension.
  • You can disable Chrome's built-in ad blocker in the Chrome menu > Settings > Privacy & security > Site settings > Additional content settings > Intrusive Ads.
  • While you can't turn off Chrome's built-in ad block feature on Android, you can allow ads on individual sites.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Disable the Adblock Extension

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    It's the icon with three dots at the top-right corner of the Chrome web browser.
    • These steps will work to disable Adblock in Chrome, as well as other ad-blocking Chrome extensions .
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    It's near the bottom of the pop-up menu.
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    This will bring you to a list of all of your installed extensions, including Adblock or any other ad-blocking Chrome extensions you use.
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    Adblock is now disabled.
    • If you would prefer to completely uninstall Adblock, click Remove under Adblock.
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Method 2
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Disable Built-in Ad Blocking

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    Google Chrome blocks many ads by default, even if you don't install an ad blocker. If you want to turn off Chrome's ad-blocking features, you can use this method.
    • These steps will work on your PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
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    It's near the bottom of the menu.
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    This appears in the left panel.
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    It's near the bottom of the Privacy & Security page.
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    It's at the bottom of the page.
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    You'll see one of these two options, depending on your Chrome version.
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    This disables the ad blocker in Chrome, allowing all websites to show you any ads. [1]
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Method 3
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Allow Ads on Certain Websites (Computer)

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    You can allow ads on a particular website instead of disabling Chrome's built-in ad blocker completely. Start by going to the website you trust.
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    It's to the left of the web address in the address bar at the top. This displays a drop-down menu.
    • If you don't see a lock icon, click the small "i" in a circle instead. [2]
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    This opens the Site Settings menu for the website you are currently on.
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    It's about 9 options down below "Permissions." This disables the ad blocker on the current website.
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Method 4
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Allow Ads on Certain Websites (Android)

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    While you can't disable Chrome's built-in ad blocker entirely on your Android, you can allow ads on individual websites that you trust.
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    You'll see it at the top of the screen.
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    This opens your Chrome settings.
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    This opens the Site Settings menu for the website you are currently on.
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    To choose this option, tap the down arrow next to "Ads," then tap Allowed . Now, when you refresh the page , you'll be able to see any ads that were blocked by Chrome's built-in ad blocker.
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      1. Open Google Chrome.
      2. Select the menu button at the top right.
      3. Select Settings .
      4. Scroll down and select Content Settings' or Site Settings (if on mobile).
      5. Select Pop-ups and redirects and tap or click on the switch.
      6. Select Ads and tap or click on the switch.

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