The category of programs called "adblocker" includes the set of extensions for internet browsers that allow you to prevent the display of certain content published within a website (especially advertisements and unwanted popup windows). In some cases, when you access a secure and reliable website, it is necessary to disable this type of extension in order to take full advantage of the features present. In a few simple steps you can temporarily disable an adblocker on both desktop systems and mobile devices.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Google Chrome
Step 1. Launch Google Chrome
On Chrome, adblockers come in the form of extensions that can be manually installed by the user. To disable an extension within Google Chrome you simply need to access the management page of this type of add-ons.
Step 2. Go to the Chrome main menu
Press the "Customize and control Google Chrome" button characterized by three vertically aligned dots, located in the upper right corner of the browser window.
If you're using an older version of Chrome, the button under consideration has three parallel horizontal lines
Step 3. Choose the "Settings" option
The Chrome configuration settings page will appear.
Alternatively, you can access this section by typing the URL "chrome: // settings /" (without quotes) into the browser address bar and pressing the Enter key on your keyboard
Step 4. Select the "Extensions" tab from the left sidebar of the page
This is the section where all the extensions currently installed in Chrome are listed, including the adblocker you have chosen.
Step 5. Find the extension to disable in the list
If you know the exact name, you can perform a search by pressing the key combination Command + F (on Mac) or Ctrl + F (on Windows systems) and typing it into the search bar that will appear.
Step 6. Select the "Enable" slider for the extension to be disabled
When the indicated button is not characterized by a check mark, it means that its extension (in this case the adblocker) is not active.
Method 2 of 5: Safari for iOS devices
Step 1. Access your device's Settings app by tapping its icon on the Home screen
On the iPhone, adblockers are installed in the form of content control programs, to automatically prevent the user from viewing certain types of data and information while browsing the web. Programs of this type can be disabled directly from the device settings.
If you can't find the "Settings" app icon, swipe the screen to the right until a search bar appears, then type in the keyword "Settings" and select the relevant app from the list of results
Step 2. Choose the "Safari" item
The adblockers are controlled directly from the Safari application and within this section of the "Settings" menu it is possible to manage their configuration and functionality.
Step 3. Scroll through the list of options to select the "Content Blocks" item
Within the "Allow content blocking:" section you can see the list of adblockers installed in Safari and which filter the advertisements of the websites you access while browsing.
Step 4. Tap the green slider of the extension you want to disable
By moving the cursor on the right of the name of the program in question to the left, the latter will be automatically disabled during normal web browsing through Safari. This way you will have complete control of all the content posted on the websites you visit.
The version of Safari for iOS devices also integrates a filter to block unwanted popup windows. The option to control this browser feature is called "Popup Window Blocker" and is located within the "General" section of the "Safari" menu. If you need the site you are currently visiting to be able to open new browser tabs, disable the "Popup Blocker" slider by moving it to the left
Method 3 of 5: Android Native Internet Browser
Step 1. Launch the Android Internet app
Within the native Android browser there is a configuration setting that allows you to activate or deactivate the filter of advertisements and popup windows. By disabling this feature you will have access to all the content on the sites you visit without any filter.
This method also enables the reception of popup windows while browsing. If you use the Adblock application as an adblocker and do not need to disable the blocking of popup windows, skip directly to the last step of this method
Step 2. Access the browser main menu
It features a vertically aligned three dots icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Choose the "Settings" item
The appeared "Internet Settings" menu allows you to configure all the functionality of the Android browser.
Step 4. Select the "Advanced" option
The menu that appears allows you to change some advanced browser features.
Step 5. Deselect the "Pop-up Blocker" slider
In some versions of Android this option is characterized by a check button. In the first case it will be visible directly in the "Advanced" menu, in the second in the "Contents of the page" section.
Step 6. Disable Adblock
If you are using the Adblock application to filter the advertising content of the sites you visit, you will have to follow a different procedure to disable this feature which involves the complete uninstallation of the program from the device:
- Press the "Menu" button on your Android device;
- Select the "Settings" option;
- Touch the "Applications" item, then select the "Manage Applications" option;
- Select Adblock from the appeared app list;
- Press the "Uninstall" button.
Method 4 of 5: Microsoft Edge
Step 1. Launch Microsoft Edge
On Edge, adblockers come in the form of extensions that can be manually installed by the user. To disable an extension within Edge you simply need to access the management page of this type of add-ons.
Step 2. Go to the "Settings and more" menu
Select the icon located in the upper right corner of the program window, characterized by three dots aligned horizontally.
Step 3. Choose the "Extensions" option from the drop down menu that appeared
You'll see the complete list of all the extensions present in Edge.
Step 4. Find the adblocker you are using in the list that appears
If you have installed a large number of extensions within Edge but you know the precise name of the one you want to disable, perform a search by pressing the key combination Ctrl + F and typing it into the search bar that will appear.
Step 5. Select the extension in question with the right mouse button
A menu of options related to editing the chosen program will be displayed.
Step 6. Choose the "Deactivate" item
This will disable the selected extension.
To reactivate the adblocker, return to the indicated menu and choose the "Activate" option
Method 5 of 5: Mozilla Firefox
Step 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox
To disable an adblocker installed on this browser, access the "Add-ons" section of the program.
Step 2. To access the Firefox "Add-ons" page directly, press the key combination Command + Shift + A (on Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + A (on Windows systems).
Alternatively, go to the "Tools" menu at the top of the Firefox window and choose the "Add-ons" option
Step 3. Select the "Extensions" tab
It is located in the left sidebar of the "Add-ons" page. You will see the complete list of all extensions installed on Firefox.
Step 4. Find the adblocker you want to disable by looking at the list of extensions
If you know the exact name, you can type it into the search bar located in the upper right corner of the "Add-ons" page.
Step 5. Press the "Deactivate" button for the extension to be disabled
It is located in the lower right corner of the latter pane. The selected adblocker will no longer be running during normal web browsing.
