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What to Know

Subscribe to a channel: Click the heart icon to follow, click Subscribe, then click Subscribe again, enter payment info.If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can subscribe to one channel on Twitch per month for free. Sign up for Twitch Turbo to block ads on every channel.

This article explains how to block Twitch ads, including how Twitch channel subscriptions and Turbo work, and whether ad blockers really work on Twitch.

How Do You Block Ads on Twitch

The two official ways to block ads on Twitch are to subscribe to a channel or to subscribe to Twitch Turbo. When you subscribe to a channel, you won’t see most ads on that channel. When you subscribe to Twitch Turbo, most of the ads across the entirety of Twitch will be blocked.

Does a Twitch Subscription Remove Ads

Yes and no, but mostly yes. When you subscribe to a Twitch channel, most of the ads on that one channel are blocked for you. A streamer can choose to force their subscribers to view ads manually, but that practice isn’t very common. In addition to blocking ads, subscribing to a channel will typically allow you to access unique chat emotes from that channel, and you may get a special badge next to your name in chat showing how long you have subscribed.
Still feeling lost about Twitch? Check out our primer to learn about Twitch subscriptions and how they work.

Does Twitch Turbo Stop Ads

Twitch Turbo is a site-wide Twitch subscription which blocks most of the ads across the entire site. It won’t block ads if a streamer has embedded the ads in their stream, but it catches all pre-roll ads that would otherwise appear when you load into a stream, and all mid-roll ads that pop up in the middle of a stream. In addition to blocking ads, Twitch Turbo also includes a handful of other benefits. You get a special Turbo chat badge which you can place next to your name in any stream chat, you get access to an exclusive set of new emotes, and you can also change your name in stream chats. Turbo also includes a useful benefit for streamers. If you stream on Twitch, your Turbo subscription will allow you to store your past broadcasts for 60 days instead of the standard 14 days. Twitch Turbo costs about twice as much as a single channel subscription, so it’s a good deal if you watch more than two channels regularly. However, if a channel provides subscriber benefits like subscriber-only chat or subscriber-only video on demand (VODs), Turbo will not give you access to those. Here’s how to block ads with Twitch Turbo:
Navigate to Twitch's turbo page. Click Subscribe. Log into your account, and provide your billing details. Ads will now be blocked across all of Twitch. FAQ Do ad blockers work on Twitch? While you can also block ads on Twitch using an ad blocker, it's not reliable. Twitch actively works to prevent ad blockers from working on its site. How do I block ads in the Twitch app? Twitch subscriptions and their ad-blocking features will carry over to mobile. Ad-blocking apps may or may not work, depending on Twitch's ability to get around them. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Twitch Subscriptions: What They Are and How They Work How to Add Emotes to Twitch The 7 Most Popular Twitch Emotes of 2022 How to Stream Thursday Night Football How to Get Verified on Twitch How to Request a Song on Twitch 7 Ways to Make Money Streaming Video Games on Twitch How to Live Stream the World Series (2022) How to Play Music on Twitch Hulu vs. Sling: Which Live TV Service is Best? How to Set up Donations on Twitch How To Find Your Twitch Stream Key How to Hide IP Address on iPhone How to Squad Stream on Twitch How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Stream Sunday Night Football Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies