Are you tired of seeing ads on Facebook that seem to follow you around? If you want to take control and stop those targeted ads, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you simple steps to reduce or even stop ads on Facebook. Follow along, and by the end, you’ll know exactly how to manage your ad settings and enjoy a more ad-free experience.
Let’s get started!
Stop Facebook Ads on PC
You can block ads on a PC, but unfortunately, there’s no way to do this on a smartphone. Several ad blockers are available that can effectively block ads, and we have a few favorites. The Ad Block web extension works well, but in our experience, uBlock Origin is even better at blocking ads.
Here’s how you can install it:
1. Go to the Chrome extension page for uBlock Origin.
2. Click “Add to Chrome” and then click “Add extension.”
3. Once added, uBlock will automatically start blocking ads on Facebook.
4. To test it, go to Facebook.com, scroll through your feed, and see if any ads appear.
If you want to allow ads on a specific website, open the website, go to Extensions > uBlock > Power button, and then refresh the page.
Stop Facebook Ads on Android
Even though you can’t block ads on Facebook’s Android app directly, there is a way to get around it. While Google Chrome on Android doesn’t allow extensions, Firefox does, so we’ll use Firefox to block Facebook ads on Android. Unfortunately, this method won’t work on an iPhone because the Firefox app on iOS doesn’t support extensions.
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Install the Firefox app from the Play Store and open it.
2. Complete the setup, and when you’re on the home page, tap the three dots icon at the top right.
3. Tap “Extensions” and find “uBlock” in the list of available extensions.
4. Tap the plus (+) icon to add the extension to Firefox.
5. Go to Facebook.com and log in to your account. You should now be able to browse Facebook without seeing ads.
6. To make it easier, you can add a shortcut to your home screen. Tap the three dots icon and select “Add to Home screen.”
Control Ads on Facebook
If you want to stop targeted ads and prevent Facebook from tracking your web activity for ads, you can do this directly through the Meta Center. Here’s how:
On PC
Here’s how to stop Facebook from using your information for targeted ads:
1. Visit Facebook and log in to your account if you haven’t already.
2. Click on your profile at the top right corner and select Settings & privacy.
3. Go to Privacy Centre and then select Privacy Settings.
4. Click on Meta Accounts Centre and choose Ad preferences.
5. Under the Manage info tab, click on Categories used to reach you.
6. You’ll see how your info is used to show ads on Facebook. Click on each category and select No.
7. Next, go to Activity information, click Review Setting, and select No to stop making your ads more relevant based on your activity.
8. Finally, click on Ads shown outside of Meta and select Not allowed. This will prevent Meta from tracking your web activity and serving ads based on your internet searches.
On Phone
1. Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right.
2. Tap the settings icon (cogwheel) below.
3. Select See more in Accounts Centre and navigate to Ad preferences.
4. Go to the Manage info tab and adjust the settings as described earlier.
5. This includes changing settings for Categories used, Ads shown outside of Meta, Activity information, and more.
Final Words
By following these steps, you can take control of your Facebook ad experience and reduce or stop those targeted ads. Adjusting your settings and enjoying a more personalized, less cluttered Facebook feed is easy.
Take action now, and start browsing with fewer interruptions! If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with others who might benefit from it.
FAQs: How to Stop Facebook Ads
Are there any tools or extensions to block Facebook ads?
Yes, there are browser extensions and ad blockers that can reduce the number of ads you see on Facebook. However, using these might interfere with how Facebook functions or reduce the quality of your browsing experience.
Will stopping Facebook ads affect my account or usage?
Adjusting your ad preferences or using ad blockers will not affect your Facebook account or usage, but you’ll still see some ads, and certain features might behave differently.
How do I give feedback about ads I see?
You can provide feedback on ads by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of an ad and selecting “Report ad.” This helps Facebook understand why you don’t want to see that ad.