How to Block Twitch Ads

It’s like a game of cat and mouse

Ad blockers work by blocking the source of the ad — typically a URL that’s different from the source of the video you’re watching. Twitch integrates its ads directly into the video stream, which means ad blockers struggle to block advertisements without blocking the video itself.

Ad blockers often develop a way to block ads, only for Twitch to update their streaming service so that ads appear once more. It’s a constant game of cat-and-mouse, but there are things you can do to block Twitch ads.

How to Block Twitch Ads

If Twitch updates and your ad blocker no longer works, try one of these methods.

Twitch Turbo is Twitch’s monthly subscription service. At .99 per month, this service is the one and only guaranteed way to avoid Twitch ads. It means you see no pre-roll, mid-roll, or companion advertisements. However, you might still see special promotions if they’re shown to everyone, especially during simulcant content. It also comes with a few extra benefits like a Chat Badge, expanded Emote set, custom username colors, and increased broadcast storage.

If you subscribe to a channel, you can sometimes get ad-free viewing. Ultimately, ad-free channels are up to the streamer themselves; they can choose it as an option for their subs. If you use Amazon Prime, you receive one free channel subscription each month. If you’re not a Prime member, you can pay $4.99 to subscribe to a channel.

One of the reasons Twitch is able to circumvent ad blockers is because they have a team that constantly works to find ways around them. If you’re using anolder version of your ad blocker, it might not have the needed updates to block new Twitch ads. Updating your ad blocker extension can help fix this.

This step applies strictly to the Adblock extension itself, and only for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The Adblock extension allows you to set specific guidelines regarding which ads are blocked and which ones are not. Making sure Twitch is included is important.

This is an advanced technique best left to users that are comfortable tinkering with scripts. It allows you to modify and tweak existing extensions with additional scripts that can help block Twitch ads.

Github user pixeltris has created several different scripts for uBlock Origin that can help combat Twitch ads. The three most prominent are:

You can find all of these scripts and more details at theGitHub page.

If all else fails, try a different ad blocker. There are a lot of different options that may block ads slightly differently, and you might find the solution in one of these variations — especially those custom-made to block Twitch ads.

A few options to keep in mind are:

Each of these ad blockers is designed specifically for the Twitch platform, but your mileage may vary. Many have compared the battle to an arms race — while Twitch may be ad-free for now, their algorithm could update and expose you to more advertisements until the blockers catch up.

If you’re sick of watching the same Twitch ads over and over again, try one of these methods to watch the service (hopefully) ad-free.

Patrick is an Atlanta-based technology writer with a background in programming and smart home technology. When he isn’t writing, nose to the grindstone, he can be found keeping up with the latest developments in the tech world and upping his coffee game.Read Patrick’s Full Bio

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How to Block Twitch Ads#

How to Block Twitch Ads#