How to Watch Twitch Without Ads: Free & Easy Methods

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It can be frustrating when your favorite Twitch stream is constantly interrupted by ads. But if you don’t want to shell out a monthly subscription fee for Twitch Turbo, there are some other options you can try. In this article, we’ll cover all the most reliable ways to watch Twitch without ads for free, from adblock extensions to VPNs.]

Best Ways to Block Ads on Twitch for Free

While Twitch is notoriously good at getting around ad blockers, extensions like AdGuard Extra and uBlock Origin may still work. You can also try an alternative Twitch client like Alternate Player for Twitch.tv or Twire. Connecting to a VPN server in certain regions, such as Poland, is another option.

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Ad Blocker Extensions

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  1. While several browser extensions claim to block ads on Twitch, experienced Twitch users claim that AdGuard Extra is currently the most reliable option. It’s available for Chrome , or you can install it as a userscript (available here ) with the Tampermonkey extension .
    • AdGuard Extra is an extension that’s designed to handle more complex ad-blocking situations. It’s meant to be used in combination with a full ad blocker extension (such as the original AdGuard) rather than as a stand-alone.
      • Twitch is notorious for circumventing regular ad blockers, but AdGuard Extra in combination with your main ad blocker may work for you.
    • To install AdGuard Extra on Chrome, visit its page on the Chrome webstore and click Add to Chrome . AdGuard Extra will run passively in the background and should block ads on Twitch and other specific websites it’s designed to work with. [1]
    • If the Chrome extension doesn’t work for you, you may have better luck installing the userscript with the Tampermonkey extension. Check out the Tampermonkey FAQ for instructions on installing userscripts .
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    uBlock Origin If you use Firefox, uBlock Origin is another option that might work for you. You can get uBlock Origin from the developer website or through the Firefox Add-On page . Once uBlock is installed, you’ll need to take a few extra steps: [2]
    • Click the uBlock Origin icon in the toolbar at the top right side of your browser.
    • Click the icon that looks like gears to open the Settings page.
    • Click the My filters tab at the top of the page.
    • Paste the following code into the text field: twitch.tv##+js(twitch-videoad) . Click Apply Changes .
    • Click the Settings tab at the top of the page.
    • Scroll down and check the box next to I am an advanced user .
    • Click the small gear icon that appears next to I am an advanced user after you check the box. A page full of script will appear.
    • Select the line called userResourcesLocation . It’s at the very bottom. Delete the text that says unset and replace it with the following URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/0863c6d74b98b5e8349382f508412a9005f50c57/vaft/vaft-ublock-origin.js
    • Click Apply changes at the top of the page.
    • Click the uBlock Origin icon at the top of your browser again, then click the bluepower icon to turn the extension off.
    • Click the reload button (which looks like two curved arrows forming a circle) next to the power button, then click the power button again.
    • You should now be able to view Twitch without ads! However, you may notice that the stream temporarily switches to lower quality during segments where ads would normally appear.
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    Other options If you can’t get AdGuard Extra or uBlock Origin to work, there are a few other extensions you can try. Even if one of these extensions isn’t working at the moment, it’s worth checking back occasionally to see if the developers have patched out any issues with Twitch getting around their ad-blocking capabilities. A few extensions that have worked well in the past include:
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Alternative Clients

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    Alternate Player for Twitch.tv Alternate Player for Twitch.tv is a browser extension that–as the name suggests–plays Twitch videos in an alternate player. Among several other features, this player hides Twitch ads so they don’t interrupt your stream. This extension is available for Firefox and Edge .
    • Some Reddit users report that Alternate Player for Twitch.tv has become less reliable in recent months.
      • Some Twitch streams may display an error message if you attempt to load them while using the Alternate Player extension.
      • Chrome recently disabled Alternate Player in the Chrome Web Store, but you can continue to use it if you already have it installed. It may become available for Chrome again at some point in the future.
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    Twire Twire is an open-source app for Android devices that allows you to browse and play Twitch streams without ads. You can install it using the F-Droid client, which is available here . If you’d rather install Twire directly using the APK, you can download it from the F-Droid website .
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    Web Video Caster Some users report that this is a good option for casting Twitch streams to your TV–without the ads. It works with a variety of receivers, including Chromecast devices and a wide array of smart TVs. Find the full list of compatible receivers here . The Web Video Caster app is available for Android and iOS. Click or tap the Get the App dropdown on this page to select the correct version of the app for you.
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    SmartTV Client While SmartTV Client displayed Twitch streams without ads for many years, recent reports suggest it has stopped blocking ads. However, it may begin working again at some point in the future. SmartTV Client is a Twitch viewer for Android TVs. If you’d like to try it, it’s available in the Google Play Store .
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VPNs

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    Install a VPN on the device where you watch Twitch. While some VPNs have built-in ad blockers, you don’t necessarily need to spring for one of those. The trick to blocking Twitch ads with a VPN is actually connecting through a server in a region that doesn’t show ads.
    • Twitch users recommend VPNs like Surfshark and Mullvad . Neither of these options is free, but they both cost less than a Twitch Turbo subscription.
    • You can also try free VPNs, such as Planet VPN Free . You just need a VPN that has servers in regions that don’t show ads on Twitch.
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    Connect to a server in an ad-free region. Twitch users recommend accessing Twitch via a server located in Poland. Other regions that might work include South Korea, Ukraine, and Colombia.
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Twitch Turbo Free Trial

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  1. You get 7 days of Turbo for free, then the monthly subscription fee kicks in. During the free trial period, you can watch Twitch without ads for free. Just don’t forget to cancel the subscription if you don’t want to start paying a fee!
    • In the Twitch mobile app, tap Profile in the bottom right corner, then tap the gear icon in the top left corner to open Settings . Tap Twitch Turbo and then select Try Free to start your trial.
    • On the website, click Go Ad-Free for Free in the top right corner.

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      1. ↑ https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardExtra?tab=readme-ov-file
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/VjrNtPCA8KY?si=NhrqrMZcqDAn7eSd

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