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AdGuard for Windows is not just another ad blocker, it is a multipurpose tool that combines all necessary features for the best web experience. It blocks ads and dangerous websites, speeds up page loading and protects your children when they are online.
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AdGuard for Mac
Unlike other ad blockers, AdGuard is designed with macOS specifics in mind. It not only provides defense against ads in Safari and other browsers, but it also protects you from tracking, phishing, and fraud.
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AdGuard for Android
AdGuard for Android is an ideal solution for Android mobile devices. In contrast to other ad blockers, AdGuard doesn't require root access and it provides a broad spectrum of features: filtering in apps, apps management and much more.
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AdGuard for iOS
The most advanced blocker for Safari: it blocks all ads and counters, speeds up page-loading and it protects your personal data. More than 50 filters are available, which means you can adjust the filtering according to your preference.
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AdGuard is the fastest and most lightweight ad blocking extension that effectively blocks all types of ads on all web pages! Choose AdGuard for the browser you use and get ad-free, fast and safe browsing.
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AdGuard for Safari
Ad blocking extensions for Safari are having hard time since Apple started to force everyone to use the new SDK. AdGuard extension is supposed to bring back the high quality ad blocking back to Safari.
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AdGuard Home
AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it’ll cover ALL your home devices, and you don’t need any client-side software for that. With the rise of Internet-Of-Things and connected devices, it becomes more and more important to be able to control your whole network.
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AdGuard Content Blocker will eliminate all kinds of ads in mobile browsers that support content blocker technology — namely, Samsung Internet and Yandex.Browser. While being more limited than AdGuard for Android, it is free, easy to install and still provides high ad blocking quality.
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AdGuard Assistant
A companion browser extension for AdGuard desktop apps. It offers an in-browser access to such features as custom element blocking, allowlisting a website or sending a report.
Annoyed by ads interrupting the most crucial moments of your favorite streams on Twitch? Been there, we know the pain. So today, we wanted to talk about how to block twitch ads.
Hopefully, it won’t be another CoolStoryBob for you, but will actually bring some new knowledge on the matter.
Ads on Twitch have been advancing in technological sense, in 2016 so-called SureStream ads were introduced, making ads more embedded into the video streams and resistant to adblockers. Surely, Twitch will continue its efforts to improve these aspects, because they are clearly focused on maximising advertising income: they even made ad-free subscription more expensive from September 2018 (Twitch Prime won't do it no more, you need Twitch Turbo now). That's why we have to pay attention to how to block new ads on Twitch.
To cut the long story short, there are three main options regarding how to block ads on Twitch:
1. Methods related to Twitch itself (Subscriptions)
2. Non-native Twitch player extensions/apps
3. Use of adblock to block video ads
Method 1: How to stop Twitch ads using Twitch itself
Subscribing to channels
If you subscribe to a broadcaster, it stops all third-party ads on their stream.
Getting Twitch Turbo, among other benefits, lets you remove all ads from Twitch at once, because in this case broadcasters receive revenue from your Turbo subscription.
<< NOT relevant since October 2018 >> TIP: Twitch Prime can be acquired free of additional charge if you have Amazon Prime account. Just connect it to your Twitch account and you are good to go.
↑ UPDATE: You can still do that, but Twitch Prime doesn't remove ads anymore.
NOTE: Even these methods remove just Twitch-based ads, ads coming from streamer and his affiliated programs cannot be removed, since they are a part of the video stream itself.
Method 2: How to block Twitch ads with non-native Twitch player apps/extensions
There are various third-party apps and extensions out there, that allow you to watch Twitch streams ad-free.
On top of that, some of them present useful additional features like instant replay of the last minutes of the live broadcast, "Audio only" mode etc.
Basically, blocking ads on Twitch is similar to blocking any other video ads, and that’s similar to blocking ads in general: the trick is effective adblock and filters.
Adblocking on desktop PCs
For desktop computers, you can choose an extension for your favorite browser, e.g. Google Chrome.
If you want to block ads in the desktop Twitch app as well, you might want to consider a stand-alone adblock program.
Adblocking on mobile devices
Unfortunately, with mobile devices it is not all so satisfying.
In case of Android, most of the time you could get rid of Twitch ads in the browsers, but not in the Twitch app itself, because in latter case https-filtering is needed, and that, unfortunately, is only available to do on rooted Android devices.
With iOS, the situation is even worse. Don’t be surprised, if adblock is not working on Twitch app. Basically, both architecture of iOS and Apple’s policy prevents adlockers from blocking any ads outside Safari browser. Yes, you’ve read it right: on iOS devices, Twitch ads can be stopped only if you watch it in Safari browser.
Apple is pulling a huge JeBaited on us with this one.
###Methods Overview
Method
Pros (+)
Cons (-)
1. Twitch Turbo subscription
No ads on twitch.tv and the Twitch App (except for content-embedded ads)
$8.99 per month
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Additional Twitch features (emoticons etc.)
Tied to your Twitch account (you need to be logged in etc.)
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Removes ads on Twitch only
2. Alternate Twitch players
No ads, smoother playback (in some cases)
You are restricted by each players' fucntionality and performance
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Additional features (instant replay etc.)
Stream delays
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Security risks
3. Ad blockers
Block Twitch and other ads
Can't block Twitch ads in the mobile Twitch App
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Additonal features like privacy protection, parental control, reduced data usage
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A number of free solutions
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Why my ad blocker is not working on Twitch
It could be one of the following reasons:
Ad blocking software is switched off
Ad blocking software settings are configured wrong or not to block Twitch ads
Your specific ad blocking software lacks filtering capabilities
All ad blockers can't block ads on:
Android — in the Twitch App
iOS — in the Twicth App and all browsers except Safari.
Our solutions — AdGuard
With all said above, the method and adblockers you choose to remove Twitch advertisements is totally up to you. We’d be happy if this brief information helps you avoid CmonBruh situations and find the best way.
On our side, here’s a few solutions for annoying Twitch ads that we are proud to offer you, because we’ve been battling intrusive ads for a long time since 2011. Note that they they also include very effective arsenal for adblocking and privacy protection in general.
STEP 2: Go to iOS device's Settings and Enable Safari Content blocker setting for AdGuard
STEP 3: Watch twitch.tv in Safari ad-free
FAQ
Why am I getting ads on Twitch?
Annoying, right? Still, ads are the essential part of monetisation for this popular streaming platform that helps it grow. However, when ads become too regular and intrusive (especially when they ruin crucial moments on streams), it’s not that hard to comprehend why more people start using ad blockers.
Are ads on Twitch dangerous?
Ads leading away from the Twitch platform might redirect you to a malicious website. Be careful and avoid ads that somehow seem suspicious.
Can ads on Twitch cause viruses?
Potentially, yes. If you click on an unverified link from an ad, you might become a victim of scam, phishing or another type of cyber fraud. To prevent it from happening, consider downloading an ad blocker.
You can get a subscription (Twitch Prime is free if you have Amazon Prime) but it will only remove Twitch-based ads. Ads coming from a streamer and his affiliated programs cannot be blocked as they are integrated in a video.
Are ad blockers legal?
They certainly are! By decision of Germany's Federal Court of Justice, ad blocking has been declared legal and valid.
Are ad blockers safe?
Yes, if you have a reliable one :) Be careful when choosing an ad blocker – ambiguous ones may prove fake and sell your personal data.
Do ad blockers track you?
Fair ones don’t. They have to be from a trusted developer and downloaded from its official website.
And here goes our overview of all the methods you can use to block ads on Twitch. All you have to do is pick those that are best suited for your needs.
Thank you for reading to the end, hopefully we didn’t seem to be too TriHard. We wish you the most GGs possible. Be well!
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Thomas M
No longer blocks Youtube ads, otherwise great.
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It’s simple and works perfect🖤👌🏻
Anonymous
Just had my laptop repaired. Adguard was lost. I reinstalled it and was prompted to renew w/ a fee. Were you correct to assess a fee?
DuleGURU
Amazing app.
Thanks a lot. 👍😀
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AdGuard download has started
Click the button indicated by the arrow to start the installation.
Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, drag the AdGuard icon to the "Applications" folder. Thank you for choosing AdGuard!
Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, click "Install". Thank you for choosing AdGuard!
Install AdGuard for mobile devices as well
Installation
You can install AdGuard for Android only manually. Google prohibits distribution of network-level ad blockers via Google Play, i.e. apps that block commercials in other apps. You will find more information about Google restrictive policy in our blog.
To use the app on your mobile device, you will need to do the following.
First of all, allow installing apps from unknown sources in your device’s OS settings. For this you will need to:
For Android 8 or newer: tap on the downloaded AdGuard APK file and then on Install. If installation from your browser is not allowed, you will see a screen informing you about it. From this screen tap on Settings → Allow from this source → Back → Install.
Instruction for old Android versions
For Android 7: give the browser access to the repository. Then agree to download APK format. Open the downloaded file and install AdGuard.
For Android 6: open Settings, then select Additional settings in System & Device. Switch on Unknown sources and press OK in the system warning window.
(Please note that the path towards these settings may differ depending on a device).
For Android 5: open Settings, then select Security in the Personal section. Switch on Unknown sources and press OK in the system warning window.
You can now install the app on your device. You will see the request to save the downloaded file. Press OK.
When the download is complete, the system will ask you if you want to install the AdGuard app. Press Install.
Wait for the installation to complete and press Done.
AdGuard is now installed on your device. You can launch the app by pressing its icon in the list of installed apps.
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