How to stop Twitch ads (it's real, no 4Head)
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.
To cut the long story short, there are two main options regarding how to block ads on Twitch:
Methods related to Twitch itself
Use of adblock to block video ads
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.
Buy Twitch Prime subscription
Getting Twitch Prime, among other benefits, lets you remove all ads from Twitch at once, because in this case broadcasters receive revenue from your Prime subscription.
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.
NOTE: Even these methods remove only Twitch-based ads, ads coming from streamer and his affiliated programs cannot be removed, since they are a part of the video itself.
How to stop Twitch ads using adblock
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 (FeelsBadMan)
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.
Our solution on the matter — 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, since we’ve been battling aggressive ads for a long time since 2011. Note that they they also include very effective arsenal for adblocking and privacy protection in general.
Watch Twitch broadcasts without interruption in browsers or in the app (exceptions were mentioned above) — download AdGuard for Windows or AdGuard for macOS.
Watch ads-free streams in browsers with AdGuard for Android.
Enjoy your favorite broadcasts in Safari browser with AdGuard for iOS.
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!
Operating System:
AdGuard for Windows provides you with reliable and manageable protection that filters loading web pages immediately without any action on your part. AdGuard removes all annoying ads and pop-ups, blocks dangerous websites, and does not allow anyone to track your activities on the Internet.
DOWNLOAD
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement
| Operating Systems | Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
| RAM | from 512mb |
| Web Browsers | Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Yandex Browser, Mozilla Firefox and other |
| Free Disk Space | 50mb |
AdGuard for Mac is the first adblocker developed specifically for macOS. Not only does it block ads and annoying pop-ups in all browsers, but it also protects you from online trackers and dangerous websites. AdGuard offers you a simple and intuitive interface with additional features such as AdGuard Assistant and a filtering log.
DOWNLOAD
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement
| Operating Systems | macOS 10.10 (64 bit) + |
| RAM | from 512mb |
| Web Browsers | Safari, Google Chrome, Opera, Yandex browser, Mozilla Firefox and other |
| Free Disk Space | 60mb |
AdGuard for Android provides you with reliable and manageable protection. AdGuard removes all the annoying ads from web pages and applications, blocks loading of dangerous websites, and does not allow anyone to track your activities on the Internet. AdGuard stands out against its analogues, as it can work either in HTTP proxy or VPN mode.
DOWNLOAD
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement
| Operating Systems | Android 4.0.3 + |
| RAM | from 700mb |
| Free Disk Space | 30mb |
AdGuard for iOS is an app that protects you from annoying ads in Safari. Moreover, it prohibits online tracking and secure privacy of your personal data. After downloading the app, you get an ad-free and safe internet experience, where websites open much faster. Try now and enjoy a better web-surfing experience on your iPhones and iPads.
DOWNLOAD
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement
| Compatibility | Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch (6th generation). |
| Web Browsers | Safari |
| Free Disk Space | 24.4mb |