{"id":23222,"date":"2022-07-19T07:43:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23222"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:43:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:34","slug":"how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Block YouTube Ads on Android?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ea25ef8f3\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ea25ef8f3\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ea25ef8f3\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android\/#How_Do_I_Block_YouTube_Ads_on_Android\" title=\"How Do I Block YouTube Ads on Android?\">How Do I Block YouTube Ads on Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android\/#Alternatives_to_YouTube_ads_on_Android\" title=\"Alternatives to YouTube ads on Android\">Alternatives to YouTube ads on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android\/#Alternatives_to_YouTube_Premium\" title=\"Alternatives to YouTube Premium\">Alternatives to YouTube Premium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android\/#Alternatives_to_NetGuard\" title=\"Alternatives to NetGuard\">Alternatives to NetGuard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-block-youtube-ads-on-android\/#Alternatives_to_Ad_Muncher\" title=\"Alternatives to Ad Muncher\">Alternatives to Ad Muncher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Block_YouTube_Ads_on_Android\"><\/span>How Do I Block YouTube Ads on Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/oHoQ5ZE.jpg\" style=\"max-width:43% height:auto; max-height:304px; width:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"How do I block YouTube ads on Android\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you have an Android device, you might want to know how to block YouTube ads. While it is not legal to completely remove ads from YouTube, it is perfectly legal to block them on your device. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover three different options to help you get rid of YouTube ads on your device. If you have root access, you can use YouTube Vanced to block ads. This application allows you to change the settings on your device and is compatible with both rooted and non-rooted devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_YouTube_ads_on_Android\"><\/span>Alternatives to YouTube ads on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a free app for your Android device that blocks YouTube ads, you&#8217;re in luck! There are a number of options to choose from, and you can also find an application from the Google Play store. Although YouTube&#8217;s own app includes a number of ads, there are alternatives available for you to block the intrusive ads and enjoy your videos ad-free. These apps provide ad-free videos on your Android device, but they are not ad-free.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube web extension is a great option to block all YouTube ads on your device. While it requires a Google ID to sign in, you can customize its behavior to eliminate ads altogether. Another great option is YouTube Vanced, which is not available on the Google Play Store. Both of these alternatives have many features, including ad-free videos. In addition to ad-free videos, you can download clips and choose a playback format.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_YouTube_Premium\"><\/span>Alternatives to YouTube Premium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are not ready to part with your hard-earned money to enjoy premium features, you should check out some of these alternative options. These plans offer a variety of benefits, including ad-free and offline video viewing. Likewise, you can access the YouTube Music and Google Play Music libraries, but this is a paid option that is worth considering only if you regularly stream videos from YouTube. To get started, sign up for a free trial and then cancel if you change your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Although the YouTube website does offer several free videos, it still lacks the features of YouTube Premium. If you&#8217;d rather pay a few dollars to watch videos without ads, check out Vimeo. The site&#8217;s quality is better than YouTube Premium, but you still need a subscription to get ad-free content. The price difference is quite significant, so the decision is yours. There are many alternatives to YouTube premium. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_NetGuard\"><\/span>Alternatives to NetGuard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for an alternative to NetGuard to block YouTube ads on your Android device, there are several apps that will work well for you. While NetGuard requires root access and has a reputation for not being the best ad blocker, AdClear is an excellent alternative to NetGuard. It blocks ads from any website and works perfectly on non-rooted Android devices. AdClear also blocks ads in apps. Seven Networks developed AdClear to block all types of ads, including those on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>Another alternative to NetGuard to block YouTube ads on your Android is adblocking apps. These apps are not available in the Google Play Store, but you can download them from stores other than the Play Store. This way, you can block the ads that appear on YouTube while still enjoying the videos. This is a free and open source app that will help you block ads while using YouTube. The app has a simplified interface and is designed for people who are wary of installing ad blockers on their Android devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_Ad_Muncher\"><\/span>Alternatives to Ad Muncher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a tech-savvy individual, you can try using Ad Muncher, an ad blocker app that works across all major web browsers. It was first launched in 1999, and offers a wealth of customization options. It is best for Google, where Ad Muncher works best, although technically savvy users can easily tweak the settings to use it on YouTube. It can block videos as well as pop-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Another alternative to Ad Muncher is called &#8220;YouTube ad blocker&#8221; and can be installed on the device that you are using. This app will prevent ads from popping up on YouTube, even during mid-roll video breaks. 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