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How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Android

Get rid of annoying ads on your smartphone or tablet

By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 3, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

In the Chrome app, go to Menu > Settings > Site Settings > Pop-ups and redirects > toggle on > Site Settings > Ads > toggle on.In the Firefox app, go to Menu > New private tab.In the Samsung Internet app, go to Menu > Settings > Sites and downloads > toggle Block pop-ups on. This article explains how to block pop-ups on Android with incognito mode using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Samsung Internet, and the Opera browser on all smartphones and tablets running Android 7 (Nougat) or later unless otherwise noted. How to Block YouTube Ads on Android

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Google Chrome

If Chrome is your preferred browser, the solution to blocking pop-up ads is in the Chrome settings. Open the Chrome app. Tap the Menu icon (the three vertical dots to the right of the address bar). Tap Settings. Tap Site settings. Tap Pop-ups and redirects. Turn on the Pop-ups and redirects toggle switch. Go back to Site Settings and tap Ads. Turn on the Ads toggle switch. Alternatively, browse in incognito mode in Google Chrome to avoid seeing pop-ups.

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Mozilla Firefox

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. Open the Firefox app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked dots to the right of the address bar). Tap New private tab. In the new private window, browse ad-free.

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Samsung Internet

The steps for getting rid of pop-ups on the Samsung Internet browser are very similar to Google Chrome. Launch the Samsung Internet app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked lines). Tap Settings. In the Advanced section, tap Sites and downloads. Turn on the Block pop-ups toggle switch.

How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups on Android Using Opera

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. If you want to block pop-ups because your phone is performing slower than usual, clear the Android device's cache and uninstall old apps. 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 How to Allow Pop-Ups on Your PC How to Stop Pop-Ups in Your Web Browser How to Block Pop-Up Ads in Your Web Browser How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Stop Autoplay Videos How to Remove Safe Finder From Mac How to Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Disable Extensions and Plug-ins in Google Chrome How to Clear Cookies on Android Mobile Browsers Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome Chrome Not Playing Video? How to Fix 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