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A user-friendly guide to turning off the AdBlock extension and the built-in Chrome ad blocker
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Is your ad blocker preventing you from using certain websites? If you're using the AdBlock or AdBlock Plus plugin on your browser, you'll be able to turn it off completely. While you can't completely disable the ad blocker on Google Chrome, you can easily allow exceptions to specific websites. This will keep your device safe while letting you browse the sites you trust. This wikiHow will show you how to disable AdBlock using your computer, Android, and browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox.
Things You Should Know
- Open your browser's Extensions page. Click "AdBlock" and toggle it off. If necessary, click "Remove" to uninstall.
- On Chrome, allow ads on a site by clicking the padlock or "i" icon. Click the arrow, and then click "Allow ads on this site".
- On Android, tap "ā®" → "Info" → "Site settings" → "Ads" → toggle off "Ads".
Steps
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Open a web browser. This should be a browser in which you have AdBlock or Adblock Plus installed as an extension. [1] X Research source
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Go to your browser's " Extensions " page. This will vary depending on your browser.
- Google Chrome: Click the three vertical dots at the top-right corner of Chrome, select More tools , and click Extensions .
- Mozilla Firefox: Click the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner, select Add-ons and themes , and then click Extensions .
- Edge: Click the three horizontal dots at the top-right corner and select Extensions .
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Use the switch or checkbox to disable AdBlock or Adblock Plus. If you're using Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, toggle the switch to the Off (gray or white) position to disable the extension. If you're using Safari, remove the checkmark next to AdBlock or AdBlock in the left panel. [3] X Research source
- You can re-enable AdBlock or Adblock Plus at any time by toggling the switch back on or checking the corresponding box.
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Disable AdBlock for a specific website (optional). If you're using a trusted site, you can allow an exception to allow ads on the site without turning off AdBlock or AdBlock Plus. This may look different depending on the browser. Do the following:
- Navigate to a trusted website.
- Click the AdBlock icon next to the address bar.
- Click Don't run on this page or Don't run on pages on this site .
- Refresh the page
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- When the webpage loads, it will no longer be blocked.
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Open Firefox or Samsung Internet on your Android. AdBlock only works with these two browsers on Android. [4] X Research source
- These instructions cover AdBlock only, as Adblock Plus is no longer available in the Play Store .
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For Samsung Internet tap the menu ā® . It's the three vertical dots at the top-right corner of the browser.
- For firefox tap the menu ā® . It's the three vertical dots at the bottom-right corner of the browser. A menu will expand. Tap on "Addons" from the menu.
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Disable content blocking . The steps are different depending on your browser:
- Firefox : Tap AdBlock and select Pause AdBlock .
- Samsung Internet : Tap View without content blocker .
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Tap Safari . You'll need to scroll down to find this option. [7] X Research source It will be underneath FaceTime .
- If you're using a different mobile browser app, such as Firefox or Chrome, tap it instead.
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Tap Extensions . This will be underneath the General header. [8] X Research source
- A new page will open.
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Tap AdBlock . This will be listed along with other extensions.
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Toggle off "AdBlock". This will remove the extension from Safari until it is enabled again.
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Open Google Chrome. This is the red, green, yellow, and blue sphere icon. Be sure to update Google Chrome .
- Use this method if you want to disable the ad block in Google Chrome .
- You won't be able to completely disable the ad blocker, but you can adjust its setting to only block intrusive/misleading ads, or you can allow ads on specific sites.
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Click Privacy and security . You can find this at the left panel, underneath Autofill .
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Click Site settings . This will be towards the bottom, between Security and Privacy Sandbox .
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Click Additional content settings . You may need to scroll down to find this option. It will be at the very bottom of the page.
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Click "Ads are blocked on sites known to show intrusive or misleading ads". This will be the second option. [12] X Research source
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Allow ads on specific sites. If you're using a trusted site, you can allow an exception to allow ads on the site without turning off the ad-blocker. Do the following: [13] X Research source
- Launch a trusted website in Google Chrome.
- Click the padlock icon or i icon to the left of the web address.
- Click the arrows next to Ads .
- Click Always allow on this site .
- Reload the webpage.
- When the webpage loads, it will no longer be blocked.
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Open the Chrome app. This is the red, green, yellow, and blue sphere icon. [14] X Research source
- Use this method if websites are being blocked by the Google Chrome browser itself.
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Tap Site settings . This will be between Accessibility and Languages . You may need to scroll down. [17] X Research source
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Tap Ads . This will open a new page.
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Allow ads on specific sites. If you're using a trusted site, you can allow an exception to allow ads on the site without turning off the ad-blocker. Do the following: [18] X Research source
- Go to a trusted website in Chrome.
- Tap ā® .
- Tap Info . This looks like an i in a circle.
- Tap Site settings .
- Tap the down arrow next to Ads .
- Tap Allowed .
- Reload the webpage or restart the app
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- When the webpage loads, it will no longer be blocked.
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QuestionWhy do I have to disable AdBlock?Community AnswerSome sites, particularly news/journalism outlets, request that you disable Adblock because they depend on advertising revenue for income. They need that revenue to pay for the domain name and the staff that creates and maintains the content.
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QuestionHow to disable ads on Mac?Community AnswerGo to "Library," which can be found if you open Finder > Your Device [Your Macbook - harddisk in the menu]). Delete everything in these folders, unless you know the files: Caches, Extensions, Input Methods, LaunchAgents, LaunchDaemons and ScriptingAdditions. Open a new desktop and go to it. Then move the mouse to the "go" and at this moment you must tap the "ALT" button on your keyboard. You should see a hidden library folder, and go to this folder. Delete every file in the following folders: Caches, Input Methods and LaunchAgents. Restart your Mac, and everything should be good.
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QuestionHow can I block ads in my browser?Community AnswerUse Adblock. Don't disable it.
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- Disabling ad-blockers can make your device vulnerable to viruses and malware.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://helpcenter.getadblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/9738517413523-How-to-install-uninstall-or-reinstall-AdBlock
- ↑ https://help.adblockplus.org/hc/en-us/articles/1500002407902-How-to-uninstall-Adblock-Plus
- ↑ https://help.adblockplus.org/hc/en-us/articles/1500002407902-How-to-uninstall-Adblock-Plus
- ↑ https://help.getadblock.com/support/solutions/articles/6000111843-can-i-pause-adblock-on-my-mobile-device-
- ↑ https://helpcenter.getadblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/9738518103059-How-to-disable-AdBlock-on-specific-sites-Version-5-22-and-older
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1. Open your browser.
2. Open its Extensions
or Add-ons
page.
3. Locate the AdBlock
extension or add-on.
4. Remove the check mark (or click Disable
).
5. Restart your browser.
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