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Unlike the initial version of Edge, users previously had limited options to block ads on Microsoft Edge. However, with the latest update on Windows 10 Anniversary, users can now install extensions like AdBlock or Adblock Plus to effectively block ads on Edge.
Efficient Ways to Block Ads on Edge Browser
Step 1: In the Microsoft Edge interface, click on the three-dot icon, then select Extensions > Get extensions from the Store.
Choose Extensions to access the page for downloading extensions for Microsoft Edge.
Step 2: In the Store interface containing extensions for Microsoft Edge, click on AdBlock or Adblock Plus to install one of these leading ad-blocking tools.
Step 3: Press Get to download one of the two extensions supporting ad blocking in Microsoft Edge. Note that this is still in beta and not the official release for Microsoft Edge. Wait for the installation of the Adblock Plus extension.
Method 1: By default, Adblock Plus will always run on all pages. To disable ad blocking on Microsoft Edge, click the three-dot icon > select the Adblock Plus extension at the top.
Then uncheck Enable on this site to unblock ads on Microsoft Edge.
Method 2: Directly click on the ad you want to block by right-clicking on the ad and selecting Block element.
Note that this trick only applies to Microsoft Edge users on Windows 10 Anniversary version, as from this version onwards, users can install extensions on Microsoft Edge. After adding extensions to Microsoft Edge, including Adblock or Adblock Plus, users can easily block ads in Microsoft Edge.
Unlike Opera, which now integrates ad-blocking features into its web browser, both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, as well as Firefox, rely on extensions and add-ons to support ad blocking. The majority of users want to block ads on Facebook and YouTube more to avoid being annoyed. However, currently, ad blocking on YouTube through Chrome or Firefox is no longer effective due to Google changing its algorithm.
However, for basic daily web browsing needs, ad-blocking software and pop-up blockers like AdBlock or Adblock Plus will undoubtedly be a top priority not to be overlooked due to their impressive ad-blocking capabilities and being entirely free. If you want to browse the web smoother, lighter, and avoid annoying ads, just try out these extensions and add-ons.
