If you make use of the lightning-fast Vivaldi browser but want to get rid of the advertisements and possible vulnerabilities that may seep in, you need to add a third-party Adblock extension in Vivaldi web browser. Although some browsers come with in-built ad blocking facility, it’s a wee bit.
AdBlock is a popular content filtering extension for major web browsers like Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. We also reviewed this extension in our best ad blocker roundup. As the name suggests, its main function is to block unwanted and annoying advertisements from being displayed when you surf the Internet.
However, installing AdBlock prevent you from accessing websites whose revenue are driven by display ads. For example, I wanted to visit CNN but ran into this warning instead.
Looks familiar? Obviously, the CNN website can detect that I’m using an ad blocker. What a bummer.
I can easily whitelist those sites, but it’s going to be very time-consuming because I don’t know which sites are like CNN and which are not. Also, I want to ensure I never run into this problem again. So today, I am going to show you how to disable or remove AdBlock in commonly used browsers, step by step.
This guide is best for those of you who want to temporarily disable Adblock because you need access to a certain website, but you plan to enable it later on in order not to get spammed by those annoying advertisements.
How to Disable AdBlock on Chrome
Note: The tutorial below is based on Chrome for macOS. If you are using Chrome browser on a Windows PC or an iOS or Android device, the interfaces will look slightly different but the processes should be similar.
Step 1: Open the Chrome browser and go to Extensions. You can do this by clicking the three vertical dots located at the top-right corner of your browser. Then click More Tools and Extension.
Step 2: Toggle your AdBlock off. Depending on how many extensions you’ve added to Chrome, it may take you a while to locate “Adblock”. I’ve only installed five plugins, so it’s quite easy to spot the AdBlock icon.
Step 3: If you want to remove AdBlock for good, not just temporarily disable it, simply click the Remove button.
Alternatively, you can click on the AdBlock icon at the top-right corner beside the three vertical dots, then hit Pause on this site.
How to Disable AdBlock on Safari
Note: I’m using Safari on an Apple MacBook Pro, thus the screenshots are taken on Safari for macOS. If you’re using the Safari browser on a PC or an iPhone/iPad, the interface will be different. However, the processes should be similar.
Step 1: Open the Safari browser. Click the Safari menu at the top-left corner of your screen, followed by Preferences.
Step 2: Go to the Extensions tab on the new window that pops up, then simply uncheck AdBlock and it will be disabled.
Step 3: If you want to permanently remove AdBlock from Safari, click Uninstall.
Similar to Chrome, you don’t have to necessarily go to Settings. You can disable AdBlock for just one website. To do so, locate the icon on the left side of the address bar. Click Don’t run on this page and you’re all set.
How to Disable AdBlock on Firefox
Note: I’m using Firefox for Mac. If you use Firefox for Windows 10, iOS, or Android, the interface will look different but the processes should be quite similar.
Step 1: Open your Firefox browser, click Tools at the top of your screen, and then click Add-ons.
Step 2: Click Extensions. A window with all your installed extensions will appear. Then, disable AdBlock.
Step 3: If you want to permanently remove AdBlock from Firefox, simply hit the Remove button (right next to Disable).
How to Disable AdBlock on Edge
If you are using Microsoft Edge (or Internet Explorer) on a PC, you can also turn off AdBlock easily. Just follow the steps below. Note: Since I only have a Mac, I let my teammate JP finish this part. He uses an HP laptop (Windows 10) which has Adblock Plus installed.
Step 1: Open the Edge browser. Click the three-dot setting icon and select Extensions.
Step 2: Find the AdBlock extension and click the geared setting icon.
Step 3: Toggle AdBlock from on to off. If you want to completely remove this ad blocker extension, hit the Uninstall button below.
How to Disable AdBlock on Opera
Note: I’m using Opera for Mac as an example. The screenshots below will look different if you use the Opera browser on a PC or mobile device, but the processes should be similar.
Step 1: Open your Opera browser. On the top menu bar, click View -> Show Extensions.
Step 2: You will be directed to a page that shows you all the extensions you’ve installed. Find the AdBlock plugin and hit Disable.
Step 3: If you wish to remove AdBlock from your Opera browser, you can do so by clicking on the cross at the top right-hand corner of the white area.
How about Other Internet Browsers?
As with the other browsers not mentioned here, you can simply disable AdBlock without having to go to your settings. The Adblock icon should be located at the top-right of your browser. Just click on the icon, and then hit Pause AdBlock.
That’s it! As you can see, the method is similar for each web browser. You just have to locate your browser’s extension page and then you can either disable or remove AdBlock.
That’s all there is regarding how to disable AdBlock from major browsers. I hope this article has been useful for you. Please share your thoughts in the comment box below. If you find a better solution or run into a problem during the process, feel free to leave a comment as well.
How To Add AdBlock Extension In Vivaldi Web Browser
If you make use of the lightning-fast Vivaldi browser but want to get rid of the advertisements and possible vulnerabilities that may seep in, you need to add a third-party Adblock extension in Vivaldi web browser. Although some browsers come with in-built ad blocking facility, it’s a wee bit different in case of Vivaldi. You’ve got to set things up manually and the process is pretty straightforward.
How Does Vivaldi Work?
Vivaldi is one of the most trusted web browsers, which was launched in January 2015. It is a Chromium-based web browser and is free from any sort of nasty “proprietary software” that tracks you down, without giving you the option to delete your cookies permanently. Besides additional security and speed, this modern-day web browser has some of the most advanced features that ensure outstanding user experience. The User Interface of this browser is developed using HTML and JavaScript.
Over the years, Vivaldi Developers have added several innovative features to it, which makes it all the more interesting and user-friendly. So regardless of whether you are a Developer or simply wish to use Vivaldi as your browser, it’s quite a treat. Although most users swear by Google Chrome, there are also those who avoid it entirely due to the excess RAM capacity that Chrome requires. For such folks out there, Vivaldi is the best lightweight alternative.
A Quick Update
Earlier, Vivaldi used presto layout engine but has now turned into a Chromium-based web browser. In other words, you can now download and install any Google Chrome extension on your Vivaldi web browser. Now that makes things a whole lot easier for non-techies.
Vivaldi and the Adware Menace
Back when Vivaldi was brand new, it did not flash as many advertisements, but with time this menace has crept in. Blame it on the scammers, who are always eager to make a quick buck by injecting malicious codes. They sneak in malware and adware along with certain ads, which are specifically designed to scam you. As a result, you find malware and adware all over your browser and your computer. Also, it is extremely difficult even for seasoned techies to differentiate between an authentic ad and one that is designed to scam you. Therefore, most users prefer to find ways to block ads on Vivaldi.
To do that, the only viable solution is to use an Adblock extension to block advertisements in your Vivaldi browser. If you are wondering how to do that, then here’s a step by step guide to take you through the process.
Install AdBlock Chrome Extension In Vivaldi Browser
To install an Adblock Chrome extension in Vivaldi browser, you can follow either of the two methods, which we’ve listed below.
Method #1
1. Open your Vivaldi browser and run a quick search for an Adblock extension on any search engine.
2. Find the one that you trust and open the link.
3. Click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to download and install it in Vivaldi.
1. Open your Vivaldi browser and run a quick search for an Adblock extension on any search engine.
2. Find the one that you trust and open the link.
3. Click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to download and install it in Vivaldi.
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After that, you can set up that extension and benefit from the additional functionalities that it brings to your browser. Vivaldi lets you install from Chrome’s repository because as mentioned earlier, it is a Chromium-based web browser.
There is yet another method that works quite well and is ideal for those who use very old versions of the Vivaldi browser. Also, if you want to install an Adblock extension, which is not available in Chrome Web Store, you can install it by following this trick. The same technique helps you to install any other extension from outside of Chrome’s official extension repository.
Method #2
1. Open Vivaldi browser on your computer
2. In the address bar, type the following: code.getadblock.com/releases/ and download the relevant zip file.
1. Open Vivaldi browser on your computer
2. In the address bar, type the following: code.getadblock.com/releases/ and download the relevant zip file.
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3. Extract the zip file onto your desktop.
4. Now type the following URL in the address bar of the Vivaldi web browser: vivaldi://extensions
5. Toggle the button to enable ‘Developer mode.’
6. Then click ‘Load unpacked’ button, and choose the extracted folder from the Desktop.
7. Select OK.
That’s it. After that, you can set up the extension according to your requirements and use it.
How To Uninstall Or Remove Extension From Vivaldi
If you had previously installed an extension that you no longer wish to use, then it’s always better to uninstall or remove it from your Vivaldi web browser. Here’s a quick and easy way to do that and it works irrespective of which method you chose to download the extension.
To uninstall or remove an extension from Vivaldi, follow these steps.
1. Open the ‘Extensions’ page in your Vivaldi browser. To open it, follow either of the three methods.
- In the URL box of your Vivaldi Browser, type vivaldi://extensions
- Click on the Vivaldi logo, on the top left corner of the Browser and navigate to Tools and then to Extensions.
- Open your Vivaldi browser and press Ctrl + Shift + E.
2. Now locate the extension that you wish to Delete and Click on the relevant ‘Remove’ button.
3. When the confirmation window pops up, confirm the action by once again clicking on the ‘Remove’ button.
3. When the confirmation window pops up, confirm the action by once again clicking on the ‘Remove’ button.
That deletes the extension from your Vivaldi browser.
As mentioned earlier, both Vivaldi and Google Chrome make use of Chromium, which lets you install extensions from the same repository, While that is so, Google has recently mentioned the possibility of introducing a change in the way Chromium’s extensions work, and that could lead to quite a mess. Google intends to do away with the technology that lets you disable ads through the API. Until then, the above methods remain quite useful and when things change, we’ll do our best to keep you updated.
Final Word
Vivaldi does all that it can to block out abusive advertisements and protect its users. Despite that, you need to be proactive and guard caution. So, we recommend that you use a third-party adblocking extension to block out ads and restrict vulnerabilities from seeping into your system. You must do this in order to ensure that you don’t end up like one of those countless victims, who’ve lost a ton of valuable data and also their money due to such vulnerabilities. Most of these victims are parents who let their kids use their computers. As these kids unaware of cybersecurity and possible vulnerabilities, they tend to click on harmful links. It is also worth noting that most webmasters use anti-adblocking scripts, in order to ensure that their ads show up. So when such a thing happens, an Adblock extension can do wonders.
Vivaldi does all that it can to block out abusive advertisements and protect its users. Despite that, you need to be proactive and guard caution. So, we recommend that you use a third-party adblocking extension to block out ads and restrict vulnerabilities from seeping into your system. You must do this in order to ensure that you don’t end up like one of those countless victims, who’ve lost a ton of valuable data and also their money due to such vulnerabilities. Most of these victims are parents who let their kids use their computers. As these kids unaware of cybersecurity and possible vulnerabilities, they tend to click on harmful links. It is also worth noting that most webmasters use anti-adblocking scripts, in order to ensure that their ads show up. So when such a thing happens, an Adblock extension can do wonders.