How to block ads on Chrome

As the most popular and widely used web browser, Google Chrome holds more than 65% of the browser market share. Google Chrome has plenty of fans all around the world, around 2 billion of them! 

Chrome has a ton of fantastic built-in features that many of us simply couldn't live without, from smart searching features of the Omnibox (address bar and extra search bar), translation support for over 105 languages, to their vast extension gallery that has over 180,000 extensions available, providing a whole range of additional features. 

One issue that many users find with Chrome (or any other web browser for that matter) is ads. Google receives ad revenue from advertisers, and although it's not possible for the public to calculate the exact revenue received from Google Chrome, let's assume it's a ton of money. So, can you block online ads from appearing in your Chrome browser? The short answer is yes. Let's take a look at the best ways to block ads on Chrome. 

Use an ad blocker

Hands down, the easiest way to block ads is to use an ad blocker. Ad blockers come in various shapes and forms, but most are basically filters that prevent an advertising domain from tracking and placing ads onto your web browser. They stop pop-up adverts, display advertising such as web banners, and even prevent stream-based advertising from appearing while you watch the latest episode of your favorite show online.  

There are plenty of good reasons to use an ad blocker aside from reducing frustration levels. Some ad blockers will also improve your online security, speed up web page load times, save bandwidth and battery usage, and also prevent "malvertising" attacks (fake or malicious ads that contain malware). Here are some of the best free ad blockers available. 

Install a Google Chrome extension

There are plenty of options available for Google Chrome users via the Chrome Web Store. As you'd expect, some of them block ads for YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and your favorite websites too. They don't block all ads though and you may still see a few pop up. Some of them can provide additional security too by limiting tracking. 

There's another option that will take your online security to the next level. 

Try Adblock in CCleaner Browser 

Available for free, CCleaner Browser is a collection of carefully curated tools and provides ad-free use of Google Chrome and other browsers, alongside a wealth of other great features. Its Adblock tool blocks ads in Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and while you surf the internet. It also offers a superior level of security features and other benefits including:

• The Anti-Fingerprinting and Anti-Phishing features block malicious websites and downloads 
• Extends battery life for laptops
• Speeds up page load times for web pages and provides faster web browsing in Chrome
• Stealth Mode provides complete web privacy by preventing your browsing history from being stored and deletes tracking cookies
• Acts as a trustworthy password manager
• Webcam Guard controls which websites can access your webcam

We think that CCleaner Browser with built-in Adblock is one of the best options for experiencing the Chrome browser ad-free, and best of all, your free download is just a click away. Why not try it today and enjoy faster browsing and enhanced privacy?