How to install, uninstall, or reinstall AdBlock

Install AdBlock

Chrome
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Chrome browser and click Get AdBlock Now or get it from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Click Add to Chrome, and then click OK to accept the permissions AdBlock requests.

After installing AdBlock, be sure to pin it to your toolbar.

 

Firefox
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Firefox browser and click Get AdBlock Now or find it in the Firefox Browser Add-ons.
  2. Click Add to Firefox
  3. When prompted, click Add.
  4. If you'd like Firefox to run in Private Windows, select the option, otherwise just click Okay.

After installing AdBlock, be sure to pin it to your toolbar.

 

Edge
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Edge browser and click Get AdBlock Now or get it from Edge Add-ons.
  2. When prompted, click Add Extension.

After installing AdBlock, be sure to pin it to your toolbar.

 

Safari (Mac)
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Safari browser and click Get AdBlock Now.
  2. In the Mac App Store click Get.
  3. Click Install.

For more in depth instructions please see this article: How to Install and Uninstall the AdBlock for Safari Mac App.

Safari (iOS - iPhone/iPad)
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Safari for iOS browser and tap Get AdBlock Now or get it from the App Store.
  2. Tap Get to download the AdBlock app. 
  3. Once the app is downloaded, open it and tap First: Enable AdBlock!
  4. Tap Next.
  5. Confirm Content Blockers are enabled by going to Settings > Safari > Extensions
  6. Make sure all three AdBlock content blockers are set to on (green)
Samsung Internet (Android)
  1. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Samsung Internet browser and tap Get AdBlock Now or find AdBlock for Samsung Internet in the Galaxy Apps store or Google Play store and tap the download button. 
  2. Tap the play button to open AdBlock and then follow the prompts.

 

Uninstall AdBlock

Chrome
  1. In Chrome, right-click (Ctrl + click on Mac) on the AdBlock toolbar icon and select Remove from Chrome...
  2. When prompted, click Remove.

Or

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Find AdBlock in the list and click Remove.
  3. When prompted, click on Remove again.
Firefox
  1. Right-click (Ctrl + click on Mac) on the AdBlock toolbar icon and select Remove Extension.
  2. When prompted, click Remove.

Or

  1. In Firefox, go to about:addons
  2. Find AdBlock in the list and click the three dots.
  3. Select Remove.

 

Edge
  1. Right-click (Ctrl + click on Mac) on the AdBlock toolbar icon and select Remove from Microsoft Edge.
  2. When prompted click Remove.

Or

  1. In Edge, go to edge://extensions/
  2. Find AdBlock in the list and click Remove
  3. When prompted, click Remove.
Safari (Mac)
  1. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock.  
  2. Position the pointer over the AdBlock app icon, press and hold.  
  3. When all the icons start to jiggle, touch the X on the AdBlock icon and tap Delete.

For more in depth instructions please see this article: How to Install and Uninstall the AdBlock for Safari Mac App.

Safari (iOS - iPhone/iPad)
  1. Touch and hold the AdBlock app on the Home screen.
  2. Tap Remove App.
  3. Tap Delete App.
  4. Tap Delete.
Samsung Internet (Android)
Long press on the AdBlock icon, then tap Uninstall.

 

Reinstall AdBlock

Chrome
  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. Copy any custom filters to a text file for safekeeping first: How to save custom filters.
  3. Right-click on the AdBlock toolbar icon and select Remove from Chrome...
  4. Confirm by clicking Remove.
  5. To install, go to https://getadblock.com and click Get AdBlock Now.
  6. Click Add to Chrome, and then click OK to accept the permissions AdBlock requests.

Our contribution page opens every time AdBlock is installed. If you don't want to contribute to AdBlock at this time or if you've already paid, close the page by clicking the "x" on the tab.

After installing AdBlock again, be sure to pin it to your toolbar for easy access: How to pin the AdBlock menu to your browser.

If you have a Premium subscription you'll need to enable it: How to redeem your AdBlock Premium upgrade.  

Firefox
  1. On your computer, open Firefox.
  2. Copy any custom filters to a text file for safekeeping first: How to save custom filters.
  3. Right-click on the AdBlock toolbar icon , click Remove Extension.
  4. Confirm by clicking Remove.
  5. To install, go to https://getadblock.com and click Get AdBlock Now or install it from Firefox Browser Add-ons.
  6. Click Add to Firefox, and then click Add to accept the permissions AdBlock requests.
  7. If you'd like Firefox to run in Private Windows, select the option, otherwise just click Okay.

Our contribution page opens every time AdBlock is installed. If you don't want to contribute to AdBlock at this time or if you've already paid, close the page by clicking the "x" on the tab.

After installing AdBlock again, be sure to pin it to your toolbar for easy access: How to pin the AdBlock menu to your browser.

If you have a Premium subscription you'll need to enable it: How to redeem your AdBlock Premium upgrade.  

Edge
  1. To uninstall, on your computer, open Edge.
  2. Copy any custom filters to a text file for safekeeping first: How to save custom filters.
  3. Right-click on the AdBlock icon and select Remove from Microsoft Edge.
  4. Confirm by clicking Remove.
  5. To install, go to https://getadblock.com and click Get AdBlock Now or install it from Edge Add-ons.
  6. Click Add to Edge, and then click OK to accept the permissions AdBlock requests.

Our contribution page opens every time AdBlock is installed. If you don't want to contribute to AdBlock at this time or if you've already paid, close the page by clicking the "x" on the tab.

After installing AdBlock again, be sure to pin it to your toolbar for easy access: How to pin the AdBlock menu to your browser.

If you have a Premium subscription you'll need to enable it: How to redeem your AdBlock Premium upgrade.  

Safari (Mac)
  1. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock.  
  2. Position the pointer over the AdBlock app icon, press and hold.  
  3. When all the icons start to jiggle, touch the X on the AdBlock icon and tap Delete.
  4. Restart your computer.
  5. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Safari browser and click Get AdBlock Now.
  6. In the Mac App Store click Get.
  7. Click Install.

For more in depth instructions please see this article: How to Install and Uninstall the AdBlock for Safari Mac App.

Safari (iOS - iPhone/iPad)
  1. From the home screen, long-press the AdBlock icon until it starts to jiggle.
  2. Tap X, then Delete.
  3. Restart your iOS device.
  4. Once the app is downloaded, open it and tap First: Enable AdBlock!
  5. Tap Next.
  6. Confirm Content Blockers are enabled by going to Settings Safari Extensions.
  7. Make sure all three AdBlock content blockers are set to ON (green).
Samsung Internet (Android)
  1. Long press on the AdBlock icon, then tap Uninstall.
  2. Restart your Android device.
  3. Visit https://getadblock.com in your Samsung Internet browser and tap Get AdBlock Now or find AdBlock for Samsung Internet in the Galaxy Apps store or Google Play store and tap the download button. 
  4. Tap the play button to open AdBlock and then follow the prompts.

 

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