You can manually turn Adblock Plus on and off at any time, which is especially useful when certain websites ask you to turn off ad blockers, or when you want to support your favorite content creators via ad revenue.
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera
- Click on the Adblock Plus extension icon on the right of the browser’s toolbar.
- There are two toggles. The first toggle allows you to turn Adblock Plus on or off for the entire website you are currently visiting.
- The second toggle turns Adblock Plus on or off just for the specific webpage you are currently visiting.
- The page should be refreshed for the changes to take effect.
Keep in mind that Adblock Plus will remain turned off for that webpage or website when you visit it again. So if you’re still seeing intrusive ads, check that Adblock Plus has been turned back on.
You can also turn off Adblock Plus for certain websites and/or support content creators by allowlisting the website.
Safari - iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Open up the Adblock Plus for iOS app on your device.
- Tap the toggle next to Block ads to turn Adblock Plus on or off.
When the toggle is red, Adblock Plus is turned on. - Close out of the app and continue browsing Safari.
Keep in mind that once Adblock Plus is turned off it will remain turned off. So if you’re still seeing intrusive ads, check that Adblock Plus has been turned back on.
Users can also turn off Adblock Plus for certain websites and/or support content creators by allowlisting the website.
Safari - macOS
- Click on the Adblock Plus extension icon on the left of the browser’s toolbar.
- Unselect the checkbox to turn off Adblock Plus for the entire website you are currently on.
The page will automatically refresh for the change to take effect. - To turn Adblock Plus on again, select the checkbox.
Keep in mind that Adblock Plus will remain turned off for that webpage or website when you visit it again. So if you’re still seeing intrusive ads, check that Adblock Plus has been turned back on.
You can also turn off Adblock Plus for certain websites and/or support content creators by allowlisting the website.
Samsung Internet
- Open Samsung Internet.
- Tap the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap Ad blockers.
- Find Adblock Plus under Installed.
- Tap the toggle to the left to turn Adblock Plus on or off.
When Adblock Plus is turned on the toggle is blue.
Keep in mind that once Adblock Plus is turned off it will remain turned off when you open Internet Explorer again. So if you’re still seeing intrusive ads, check that Adblock Plus has been turned back on.
If you're still seeing a "turn off your ad blocker notification" after turning ABP off, please see this article: Why am I still asked to turn off my ad blocker after allowlisting?
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