How to Block Advertisements on Web Pages in Chrome

Many companies advertise on the Internet.

It is inevitable that you will run into advertisements on Web pages while you are surfing the Internet. The level of intrusiveness of an ad depends on the format of the ad. Some ads appear as pop-ups while others are embedded into the Web page. The Google Chrome Web browser by default blocks all pop-up ads from opening. However, it does not automatically block other types of ads. Install a Chrome ad blocker extension from the Chrome Web Store to block all other advertisement formats.

Instructions

1. Launch Chrome, then navigate to the Chrome Web Store website.

2. Type "Block Ads" in the search bar at the top right corner of the page, then click "Enter."

3. Select an ad blocking extension from the list, then click the "Install" button on the extension's Details page. AdBlock, AdSweep and AdBlock Plus Element Hiding Helper are examples of extensions that block ads on Chrome Web pages.

4. Click "Install" to confirm that you want to install the extension. The ad blocking extension automatically installs. The extension automatically starts blocking ads on the Web pages as you surf the Internet. If you want to further configure the ad blocking extension, click the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the browser window.

5. Click "Tools" from the drop-down list, then select "Extensions." Click "Options" under the name of the ad blocker extension, then select the options that you want the extension to have.

References

• Google Chrome: Pop-ups
• Chrome Web Store: Download Apps, Extensions and Themes
• Google Chrome: How to Install Extensions
• Google Chrome: Manage Your Extensions

Resources

• Chrome Web Store: AdBlock
• Chrome Web Store: AdSweep
• Chrome Web Store: AdBlock Puls Element Hiding Helper