How to remove ads from smartphone and computer once and for all

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-01 16:51

Lifehacker has prepared a comprehensive guide to ad blockers. You just have to choose the operating system and decide what you want to clean up: just the browser or all at once.

How to remove ads in desktop browsers

Extensions-blockers will help to remove ads from pages of social networks, news and entertainment sites. Lifehacker has selected the most popular, simple, convenient and functional solutions that will ensure fast loading of sites and help protect against malware spread through ad networks.

Adblock plus

• License: free software.
• OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Compatibility: Google Ghrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, Yandex Browser, Maxthon, Microsoft Edge.

• Russian language support: there is

  The most popular blocker extension. It copes well with advertising banners and pop-ups, has ample opportunities to customize its own filters and does not require money. Will not allow Adblock Plus to enter the user and viral sites, thereby protecting the system from infection.

  uBlock Origin

  

  • License: free software.
  • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • Compatibility: Google Ghrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari.

  • Russian language support: no.

    Another extension for removing annoying ads. It works as efficiently as Adblock Plus, but at the same time has an undeniable advantage: it consumes much less computer resources, speeding up page loading.

    The ability to hide any part of the web page you don't like is also provided in uBlock. In this case, you do not need to install anything additionally: just use the Eyedropper tool.

    Most ad blockers generate income from displaying individual banner ads. They are almost invisible, but at the same time they fulfill their goal. You can disable them, but for this you need to uncheck the box, which very few people manage to find the first time.

    In uBlock Origin, "unobtrusive advertising" is initially absent, which means that you won't have to rummage through the settings.

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    Ghostery

    

    • License: free software.
    • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
    • Compatibility: Google Ghrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari.

    • Russian language support: there is.

      Although Ghostery deals with advertising, its main goal is to stop the collection of data about the user and his activity on the Internet. Therefore, it is recommended to install the extension as an addition to blocking programs.

      You have probably noticed more than once that after reading an article about a new phone, you are haunted by its advertising. It is this kind of information collection that blocks Ghostery, while at the same time speeding up page loading. Agree, this is important.

      

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      Opera

      

      • License: free software.

      • Operating system: Windows, Mac, Linux.

      • Russian language support: there is.

        Speaking of ad-bypassing, Opera is also worth mentioning. This is the first browser to have built in the ability to block objectionable content. All that is required is to put a check mark in the settings.

        If you want to see ads on certain sites for some reason, add them to the white list by clicking the "Manage exclusions" button.

        How to remove ads in desktop applications

        Blockers have more options than browser extensions. They are able to remove ads from not only web pages, but also applications. For example, the usual Skype, Viber or uTorrent.

        Adguard

        

        • License: commercial software.
        • OS: Windows, macOS.

        • Russian language support: there is.

          Not only does it perfectly block all types of ads in browsers and applications, but also has wide customization options, which greatly facilitate the work at the computer.

          The parental control function is convenient: it is possible to set up both blacklists, which prohibit the child from visiting unwanted sites for you, and white ones, which open only certain ones.

          Adguard also takes over the network security: it blocks sites with potentially dangerous content and suppresses all attempts to track your activity while working on the Internet.

          The free version is provided for 14 days. The subscription price is 250 rubles per year.

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          Ad muncher

          

          • License: free software.
          • Operating system: Windows.
          • Russian language support: no.

          Free software that easily detects malicious code on web pages, blocks sites with suspicious content, and has extensive in-app ad blocking capabilities.

          The advantage of Ad Muncher is its lightness. The distribution kit weighs no more than 500 Kbytes, installation will not affect computer performance in any way.

          Ad Muncher is completely in English, but the interface is so simple and straightforward that even a novice user will not have any difficulties in working.

          Install Ad Muncher →

          Adfender

          

          • License: shareware.
          • Operating system: Windows.
          • Russian language support: no.

          As simple as it is powerful tool for blocking ads and inappropriate content. The filters of the program are regularly updated, which makes working with it comfortable and reliable.

          The basic functions of the program are free. You will need to subscribe to access advanced features such as blocking social media ads, better security, or getting technical support. A year of using the full version of the application costs $ 19.

          Application in English. But thanks to the intuitive interface, there will be no difficulties in work.

          Install AdFender →

          How to remove ads in mobile browsers

          The easiest way to get rid of ads in browsers is to install those in which blocking of all kinds of banners is provided initially.

          Those who are completely satisfied with their own browser can install blocker applications.

          Free Adblocker Browser

          • License: free software.
          • Operating system: Android.

          • Russian language support: there is.

            Mobile browser widely known in narrow circles. Hides all types of advertisements, ensures safety when working on the web and does not require configuration.

            The phone no longer needs to load dozens of banners and commercials. Therefore, the load on it is reduced significantly, and this, in turn, allows you to significantly save battery power.

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            Adblock Browser

            • License: free software.
            • Operating system: Android, iOS.

            • Russian language support: there is.

              Not only the name is similar to the previous browser, but also the principle of operation. Prohibits the display of advertising banners, videos, pictures and ads, reduces the load on the phone and monitors your safety.

              Due to the fact that the popular Firefox is taken as a basis, it is more convenient to work in Adblock Browser, and in some ways even more pleasant than in most analogues.

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              Opera

              • License: free software.
              • Operating system: Android.
              • Russian language support: there is.

              Like the desktop version, Opera for mobile natively supports ad blocking. The built-in news feed reports on the latest events in the country and the world, without letting you miss something important. Well, the number of downloads, which has exceeded 100 million, speaks for itself.

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              Adblock plus

              • License: free software.
              • OS: iOS, Android (for Samsung).

              • Russian language support: there is.

                This popular blocker will help iOS users clear ads from Safari pages and Samsung owners clean up their Android browsers. Thanks to the addition of whitelisting, it is possible to leave the selected pages unchanged, if necessary.

                Adblock Plus is not yet able to cope with the entire flow of advertising information (for example, Yandex. Direct is beyond its power), but the blocker has proven itself quite well among iPhone users.

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                Crystal

                • License: commercial software.
                • OS: iOS, Android (for Samsung).

                • Russian language support: No

                  A popular application due to its simplicity and functionality. To prohibit the display of ads, you need to go to the settings, select a browser and enable the "Content blocking rules". And that's all.

                  In fact, Crystal has no other settings. The lack of black and white lists is a little upsetting, but the application does its job perfectly well.

                  Crystal costs 29 rubles.

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                  Adblock fast

                  • License: free software.
                  • OS: iOS, Android.

                  • Russian language support: no.

                    Another app for advertising-weary iOS and Android users. Adblock Fast is free, but it's not perfect. Sometimes completely legal content, for example, a product in an online store, falls under the distribution. And sometimes, an advertising banner remains in its rightful place.

                    Nevertheless, in most cases, the application copes with the declared functions.

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                    How to remove ads in all Android apps

                    This section is for those who want to clean not only browsers, but all other mobile applications as well.

                    Adguard

                    

                    • License: commercial software.
                    • Operating system: Android.

                    • Russian language support: there is.

                      A full-fledged software that removes ads from all other mobile applications.

                      You won't be able to find Adguard on Google Play. You can download the utility from the developer's website.

                      The free option only supports browser cleaning. To block ads in apps, you will need to purchase the full version. The issue price is 129 rubles per year.

                      Install Adguard →

                      AdAway

                      

                      • License: free software.
                      • Operating system: Android.

                      • Russian language support: there is.

                        In short, AdAway adjusts the hosts file so that applications can access the Internet, but cannot load ads. AdAway will require root rights to change system files. How to get them, Lifehacker has already written.

                        Working with the program will not be difficult. Basically, there are only two buttons on the main screen. The first one blocks access to ads, and the second allows you to return system files to their original appearance if you decide to get rid of the application.

                        Install AdAway →

                        AdFree

                        

                        • License: free software.

                        • Operating system: Android.

                        • Russian language support: there is.

                        The application will also require your phone to have root rights to access the system directories and will also change the hosts file. AdFree effectively copes with all types of advertising and, in comparison with analogs, takes up much less space, practically not using the resources of the phone.

                        Install AdFree →

                        How to remove ads on all iOS-annexes

                        iOS is a closed source system in which access to system files is initially disabled. But, as a rule, they must be edited to block ads.

                        But this does not mean that it is impossible to get rid of ads on Apple mobile devices. It's just that the procedure for removing it will be several times more complicated, because all the manipulations will have to be done manually and at your own peril and risk.

                        A prerequisite is the presence of a jailbreak, that is, full access rights. Remember that this operation can be a reason for denying warranty service, and a mistake can turn your iPhone or iPad into a useless brick of plastic and metal.

                        To navigate the system folders, you need a file manager such as iFiles.

                        Change folder permissions

                        In order for an advertisement to appear in a particular application, first of all, it must be downloaded and saved to the device. In most cases, ad files are saved to the application-specific Caches folder. If you restrict recording to this directory, the advertisement will have nowhere to take files for playback and you simply won't see it.

                        1. Go to the folder with the program: User → Application → "Program name".
                        2. Find the Caches folder.
                        3. Set the "Read" and "Execute" rights for it.

                        After that, ads in a specific application will not be played.

                        Deleting images from program folder

                        There are times when advertising files are downloaded along with the program, and are not downloaded from the server in real time. Therefore, you can simply delete them.

                        1. Go to User → Containers → Bundle → Application → Application name.
                        2. Remove from the folder all files that may be associated with advertising.

                        Removing iAd

                        iAd is the service that delivers ads to all Apple products. By deleting the folders that are related to it, we thereby get rid of unwanted content.

                        Navigate to iOS system folders and delete the following:

                        1. com.apple.iad.adlibd.
                        2. iAdFramework.axbundle.
                        3. iAd.framework.
                        4. iAdCore.framework

                        Remember that all jailbreak methods do not guarantee 100% success, because they have nothing to do with Apple developers. And by deleting unnecessary from the system folders, you can permanently disable the phone. Therefore, when deciding to get rid of ads, be careful.