Stop intrusive ads with NordVPN’s ad blocker

Enjoy safe and smooth browsing without ads.

Why should you block ads?

The internet is ridden with ads. While some are innocent sales banners, others can be annoying, distracting, and malicious – and you should get rid of them.

Protect yourself from dangerous ads

One wrong click could lead to stolen credentials, financial loss, or malware. Cybercriminals are known to set up fake websites that look like real online stores. Blocking ads means you will never be tempted to click on them, no matter how tempting the offer might seem.

More internet, faster

Enable Threat Protection to block ads before they can reach your computer. Fewer ads mean faster loading times and less data used. This is especially helpful when you’re using mobile data, as it saves you those precious Mbs.

block jump ads and keep your devices clean

Focus on important things

Pop-up ads that cover most of the content are distracting and incredibly annoying. It gets even worse if they include sound as well. So block all ads and never get a jump-scare from a shouty banner again.

block ads and prevent yourself from being advertisers target

Get advertisers off your back

You searched for toy trucks once, and now you’ll be bombarded with ads for children’s toys for the next six months. Sounds familiar? Block ads and trackers altogether and stop them from following you around the internet.

VPN ad blocker

Does a VPN block ads? NordVPN does. Thanks to our Threat Protection feature, you can use the NordVPN app and get both a secure encrypted internet connection and extra protection from online threats.

NordVPN hides annoying pop-ups and malicious banners the moment you enter a website. If you can’t see them, you can’t click on them – so you’re less likely to end up on a phishing website.

So get yourself a VPN that blocks ads as well, browse securely, and experience the internet without advertising.

How to enable ad blocking on NordVPN

Open the NordVPN app.

Click on the shield icon.

Toggle the Threat Protection switch on.

Frequently asked questions

Is ad blocking safe?

Yes, using NordVPN to block ads is completely safe. You’ll no longer see ads – including the malicious ones — so it’ll increase your overall online security, all without tracking your actions online. This way, you know your online life is much safer and more private.

Why are ads not blocked on my web browser?

If you switched on the Threat Protection feature and are still seeing ads, one of the reasons might be proxy solutions on your computer or browser. Check if you have any other proxies enabled and turn them off. Otherwise, Threat Protection can’t inspect the website to block the ads. If this still doesn’t work, get in touch with our support team.

What browsers support NordVPN's ad blocker feature?

NordVPN’s ad blocking feature is available for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox browsers. If you’re using Firefox, make sure to restart the browser after enabling Threat Protection. You can do so by typing “about:profiles” into the browser’s search tab and pressing Enter. Then click on the “Restart normally” button on the right, and Firefox will restart itself.

Is the NordVPN ad blocker feature free?

Yes, once you have a NordVPN subscription, using the app’s features is completely free.

How to disable ad blocking?

To block ads, enable the Threat Protection feature on the NordVPN app and enjoy a smooth browsing experience on all your devices.

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rc::c	This cookie is used to identify the difference between humans and bots.	Session
PHPSESSID	Preserves user session state across page requests.	Session
csrf	Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery.	30 days
Oauth2_authentication_csrf	Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery during the OAuth 2.0 authentication and consent flow.	30 days
oauth2_consent_csrf	Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery during the OAuth 2.0 authentication and consent flow.	30 days

Cookie name	Description	Expiration
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cookieconsent_status	Determines whether the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box.	1 year
fontsCssCache	Determines whether the visitor has cached fonts so the font would not be cached again upon re-entry.	7 days
CurrentSession	Retrieving the traffic sources data (source, medium, campaign, term, content, date) of the different sessions.	182 days
FirstSession	Retrieving the traffic sources data (source, medium, campaign, term, content, date) of the different sessions.	182 days
ReturningSession	Retrieving the traffic sources data (source, medium, campaign, term, content, date) of the different sessions.	182 days
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popups_session_duration	Used for popup management.	7 days
popups_session_pageviews	Used for popup management.	7 days
popups_chains	Used for popup management.	7 days
popups_chains_finished	Used for popup management.	7 days
bc.visitorToken	Used by chat widget from Nanorep.Determines unique visitor ID used on the new reporting page to group queries performed by the same visitor.	1 year
bc.visitor_token	Used by chat widget from Nanorep.Determines unique visitor ID used on the new reporting page to group queries performed by the same visitor.	1 year
3E6DB64A	Used by chat widget from Nanorep.Determines unique visitor ID used on the new reporting page to group queries performed by the same visitor.	1 year
u	Used by chat widget from Nanorep.Determines unique visitor ID used on the new reporting page to group queries performed by the same visitor.	1 year
session	Contains a session identifier that is used to remember the user’s agent and allows the system to re-authenticate users without credentials.	30 days