How To Block Pop-Up/Annoying Ads On Android (2022)

How To Block Pop-Up/Annoying Ads On Android (2022)

Some websites and web pages could be disturbing with pop-ups and ads. Most times these ads pop up in every activity on the webpage such as clicks, scrolls or typing, thus obstructing navigation. There is a way out!!!

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In this article, you will learn how to block pop-up ads and notifications when browsing. This feature is available to all browsers in the android system and below are some examples.

Below Is A Step by Step View On How To Block Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Browsers

1. BLOCK POP-UP ADS WITH THE CHROME BROWSER

If Chrome is your preferred browser, the solution to blocking pop-up ads is in the Chrome settings.

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1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the Menu icon (the three vertical dots to the right of the address bar).

3. Tap Settings.

4. Tap Site settings.

5. Tap Pop-ups and redirects.

6. Turn on the Pop-ups and redirect toggle switch.

7. Go back to Site Settings and tap Ads.

8. Turn on the Ads toggle switch.

2. BLOCK POP-UP ADS WITH THE MOZILLA FIREFOX BROWSER

Firefox also offers a way to block ads from the browser, starting with Firefox version 42. To block ads, use a feature called private browsing.

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1. Open the Firefox app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked dots to the right of the address bar)the .

2. Tap New private tab.

3. In the new private window, browse ad-free.

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3. BLOCK POP-UP ADS WITH THE SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER

The steps for getting rid of pop-ups on the Samsung Internet browser are very similar to Google Chrome.

1. Launch the Samsung Internet app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked lines).

2. Tap Settings.

3. In the Advanced section, tap Sites and downloads.

4. Turn on the Block pop-ups toggle switch.

4. BLOCK POP-UP ADS WITH THE OPERA BROWSER

Unlike the other browsers, Opera doesn’t require any settings to be enabled to block pop-ups. This browser has a built-in ad-blocker that runs when the browser is used, so there’s no need to modify any settings.

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DOWNLOAD THE OPERA BROWSER APP BELOW 

 

5. BLOCK POP-UP ADS WITH THE BRAVE BROWSER

Similar to Opera Browser is brave that comes in with an in-built pop-up and ads blocker, but, the only difference is a toggle button to switch off and on when needed. This button is found at the top right corner of the brave browser as seen below. A simple toggle would do just fine.

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DOWNLOAD THE BRAVE BROWSER APP BELOW 

1. Launch the brave browser app on your device
2. Visit any page of choice
3. Click on the Brave icon on the right corner (Lion Head)
4. A toggle drop-down will pop up, CLICK TO TURN ON 

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