Adpocalypse survival guide
“Kim, I am so sick and tired of all the ads on websites. It feels like they’ve gotten worse since ChatGPT is taking away site traffic from Google. How do I block the annoying ads?” — Terry in Ohio
Terry, you’re right. Websites are loading up with more ads than ever.
Pop-ups, auto-playing videos, banners that dance around while you’re just trying to read a recipe or check the news. It’s digital chaos.
Why? Because many sites are losing tremendous ad revenue in the 60% range from fewer clicks and fewer visitors. So they’re cramming in even more ads, hoping to squeeze out one more buck before you give up and close the tab.
But you don’t have to live like this. Here’s how to shut down the noise.
🔧 Start with your browser
Fight back, one browser setting at a time.
Chrome:
- Click the three dots (top right) > Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings
- Scroll down and block pop-ups and redirects
Safari (Mac):
- Safari > Settings > Websites > Content Blockers
- It tries to get rid of pop-ups, trackers, auto-play videos and more
Firefox:
- Settings > Privacy & Security
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, set it to Strict
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- Faster browsing, longer battery life and a screen that doesn’t feel like Times Square
You don’t need to battle auto-play videos and 27 cookie banners every time you open a browser. Use this link to get Total Adblock for just $19. You’ll be so glad you did!
Trying to read a news article without an ad blocker is like doing hot yoga in a haunted house. You deserve better.
Tags: advertisements (ads), Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, pop-ups, settings
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