Today, with you, dear readers of the blog, we will learn how to remove side ads on the Vkontakte social network. Of course, I am not a supporter of such drastic measures, because you use the social network for free, like many other sites, and all these resources are earned through advertising. Therefore, blocking ads on sites means depriving them of their earnings. If all users are blocked, then webmasters will be much less willing to develop quality resources for free. Well, there is your business, if it interferes a lot, then block it, what can you do.
Before proceeding to setting up ad blocking for each browser, I’ll say separately that the Adguard extension is suitable for all browsers, it perfectly blocks ads not only on Vkontakte, but wherever possible. Therefore, if you know how to install plugins for your browser, then feel free to install Adguard and don't worry. Well, if you don’t know how, and want to learn about a few more programs for blocking Vkontakte ads, then read the article further.
Disable via Google Chrome
Launch Chrome and click on the top menu in the form of three horizontal stripes. From the drop-down list, select "Additional tools - Extensions":
We are loading a list of extensions installed in the browser, but we go down to the very bottom of the list and click on the link "More extensions":
In the store in the search bar on the left side, we can drive in the query "advertising VKontakte":
In addition to the Adguard advertised by me, our search returns several more. For example, I installed "Remove ads vk.com". If you want to try it too, then click on it and install it. After restarting the browser, ads from your page will disappear:
Remove ads from Opera
Launch Opera and immediately click on the top menu in the left corner. From the drop-down list, select the item "Extensions - Load extensions":
In the search window that opens, fill in the Adguard query and install it, here's how it looks in the results:
We use the Mozilla Firefox browser
We launch the browser and in the upper right corner click on the menu in the form of three vertical planes. From the drop-down list, click on the "Add-ons" icon.:
A page opens with a search bar, in which we drive in the already familiar Adguard and click on the result Adguard Anti-banner to install.
Good afternoon! I want to talk with you today about advertising in social networks. Yes, the topic is quite annoying, like the advertisement itself, but it needs to be touched upon. Therefore, I propose to consider ways to remove VKontakte ads.
Advertising is the most massive product of the media, and its main tasks are to notify people and promote certain communities on the site. Thus, thanks to advertising, a person can find and create content on his own that he likes and needs to perform various tasks. But there are situations when annoying publications distract or even annoy.
Please note that periodically popping up on the computer monitor when you closed the social network tab or switched to another one, do not apply to the publications of the vk.com site. Perhaps you have previously given permission to transfer information to other Internet sites or used unreliable software, which led to the appearance of viruses on your PC.
Types of ads and how to get rid of them
VKontakte advertising has a special place where messages are posted. Moreover, one can often observe that the placed publications are very similar to the user's requests. This block is designed to promote the so-called groups and communities in the social network. If the idea came to create, then this section may come in handy.
This item cannot be removed. But you can use special applications that allow you to avoid annoying ads in the browser. In games on the site, you can also stumble upon advertising messages. But it is possible to “deal with” them only if you deposit a certain amount for a “Pro-account”.
And the communities to which the user is subscribed are engaged in sending out information. This function is controlled independently: content is interesting - click on the "Enable notifications" widget, if tired - unsubscribe from the public or turn off notifications.
Sometimes, in order to increase the number of subscribers in their group, its creators send out messages. In social networks, it is commonly called. To avoid annoying stuffing, we simply block the user or inform the VK administration.
As for the messages of an advertising nature, which are located on the sides of the site. In principle, they do not interfere with the use of a social network. But if you set a goal to get rid of ads everywhere, then you need to resort to managing the extension. The notifications that appeared over the information of the VK site have nothing to do with it.
How to remove VKontakte ads in the browser
When advertising simply does not allow you to work calmly and carry out other actions, then the correct and simple option would be to install a special application that blocks all pop-up windows. The leading application is Adblock Plus (ABP). Regardless of which browser the user prefers, the program can be installed everywhere.
Installing (ABP) in Firefox
We go to the browser extension. We are looking for the item "Additions". Scroll to the very bottom and click "Find more add-ons". In the search engine we hammer in the name of the program. In addition to Adblock Plus, similar products are highlighted, but it will be the first. Now we add it.
Let's go through the installation process. The signal of its successful completion is a red icon in the upper right corner of the panel, it will show three letters - ABP .
We check the operation of the application in practice and return to the VK tab. If the VKontakte ads located in the side zones have not disappeared, we will use the additional functions of the blocker, turn to the "Acceptable advertising" section and uncheck the "Enable acceptable ads" box. We update VK - we got rid of advertising.
Google Adblock Plus
Similarly to the first case, click on the Google extension (three dots on the panel). Go to "Additional tools" and select the "Extension" section. In the left corner of the interface we see an indication of the store, click. Now in the line we write the name of the product and install it. We do all the same procedures as in Firefox.
Application operation in other browsers
In other browsers, the installation and operation of the program is identical to the two described above. Using the services of Opera, Internet Explorer or the Yandex search engine, you can find the add-on by referring to the main menu. It is listed in the top bar of the browser: Opera - logo, Internet Explorer - gear, Yandex - context menu.
- Looking for an application.
- We install.
- Setting up.
- We update the VKontakte page.
If the user began to notice that the browser “lives its own life” - opens tabs on its own, redirects to other pages, or ads appear again, you probably launched malware and there are viruses on the computer. The Adblock Plus program is powerless in this case, you need to take more serious measures.
ABC doesn't help? Other options
The blocker may not work for two reasons:
- Use of suspicious software.
- Sending additional messages from the site that the person allowed himself.
If you are sure that the reason for the appearance of advertising is a subscription to additional information from another site, then feel free to go to the browser menu. In the list of extensions, you can find the necessary utility. You just need to remove it or disable it. If the problem persists, let's try to figure it out on our own using Google Chrome as an example.
At the bottom there is a widget in the form of a wheel. If it is gray, the program is disabled. If it's blue, it's on.
When all the options have been tried, but there is no result, it means that you urgently need to seek help from an antivirus program and scan your computer. Malicious software must be eliminated from the personal computer immediately.
Conclusion
Let's summarize all of the above. So, advertising on the social network VKontakte is presented on the left side of the screen. The site developers took care of their customers: the ad block does not interfere, does not distract, and in principle it is convenient to work on the page. Advertising, by the way, is aimed at each user separately, that is, your interests and occupation are taken into account.
But when publications start to annoy or get endless spam, you can get rid of them with a simple extension for search engines - installing Adblock Plus. When it doesn’t help either, it means that the problems that have arisen are not related to the browser at all, but to the PC. It should be scanned and neutralized for viruses. Before you download anything to your computer, carefully study the contents and try to carry out such operations on trusted sites.
And on this I say goodbye to you and I hope that this review was useful. I look forward to positive feedback about the application in the comments. Share your secrets, there may be other ways to eliminate advertising on social networks. I wish you to enjoy the Internet without ads. And try to stick to the latest advice. Then everything will be in order with the computer, and you will not have to deal with advertising publications.
"How to disable ads in VK?" is a popular question among users of the largest social network. The presence of advertising is due to the need to monetize the project and is a key part of its functioning. This is how users can advertise their communities, personal pages, products and services. The appearance of unwanted messages and notifications may be due to the infection of the computer with viruses, making it necessary to pre-diagnose the computer system for malware.
In this article we will consider:
- types of advertising available;
- how to disable it in different browsers;
- similar actions on Android and iOS smartphones;
- other recommendations that will help you quickly fix the problem.
Working with the classic browser version of VK, we can distinguish:
- standard ad block, which is located on the left of the interface;
- contextual posts displayed in the news, feed and other communities;
- videos and music inserts in the relevant sections.
The user can independently eliminate each of the above cases, based on the instructions we offer.
Disable ad extensions
The appearance of unwanted messages and alerts is often associated with the presence of malware and browser extensions on your computer. First of all, install licensed anti-virus software and run computer diagnostics. If the program eliminates such objects, restart your computer.
Third-party extensions may also display additional ads both on VKontakte and on other sites. It is recommended that you first check the list of installed additional components in the browser and remove unnecessary ones.
How to disable VKontakte ads on PC
If you have made sure that there are no viruses and unwanted add-ons on your computer, it is quite simple to disable ads in VK - install the appropriate extension for your browser, which will automatically filter the presence of advertising messages. Such components often have additional settings where you can select exclusion sites and, if necessary, resume advertising. The method depends on the browser you are using.
Google Chrome
One of the most popular programs where extensions are searched as follows:
- At the top of the interface, click on the system button with horizontal lines (located in the right corner).
- In the menu that appears, click on the "Additional Tools" item.
- Now you need to find the "Extensions" tab. Here you can view the list of active ones and deactivate unnecessary ones in a few clicks.
- Now you need to click on the "More extensions" item, after which you will be redirected to the official store.
- Here you can install one of the free components. Enter "ADBlock" in the search bar and select the option with the highest number of positive reviews.
- Restart Google Chrome and start normal work.
Yandex.Browser
In Yandex.Browser, this system is implemented similarly to the above method. Click on the button with "three lines" in the upper right corner and find the "Add-ons" item, where you can manage the available extensions. "AdBlock" can also be installed for this system.
Opera
Opera includes built-in protection against advertising messages, and you can install a more functional add-on yourself. You can call the menu of additional extensions:
- By clicking on the Opera icon (in the upper left corner of the interface).
- Select "Extensions" and "Load extensions".
- You will be redirected to the store, where you need to specify "AdBlock" in the search system.
- Download the component and restart your browser.
Mozilla Firefox
Similar to the above actions are carried out when working with Mozilla Fifefox. Click on the icon with "three stripes" and select "Extensions". The contents of the store are sorted into relevant categories, which makes the search more convenient.
Internet Explorer
In Internet Explorer, this item is called a little differently. Click on the settings icon in the upper right corner and select the "Configure add-ons" section. Components are managed in a similar way.
How to remove ads in VK on Android and iPhone
Considering how to remove ads in VK, it is worth noting its presence in applications for mobile devices. Due to the latest updates, unwanted content may appear when watching videos and listening to music. In this case, you will be helped by subscribing to the Music VKontakte service or a partner - BOOM.
- by downloading the appropriate application from the market that blocks the display of ads in other programs;
- by switching to the debug mode of the VK application and disabling ads. This method is relevant only for Android. You will need to download the program "Secret Codes" from the official market.
Advertising on the social network Vkontakte can be divided into standard banner (block on the page on the left), as well as pop-up and various kinds of adapting to the news, audio or video recordings under the interface of the site. And if with the first case, many people prefer to put up with it and not pay attention, then in the second case, it is very annoying and interferes.
For example, if the browser is Google Chrome, click on the button with horizontal lines in the upper right corner. Choose Additional tools / Extensions.
Scroll down to the link More extensions". Along the way, view the list of installed extensions, if there are any suspicious ones among them, installed without your desire. Perhaps some of the banners are displayed because of them. Delete them if necessary. 
By clicking on "More extensions" you will be taken to Chrome store. AT search type Adblock and install the first given extension. 
If you still see banners on the left of the VK page, click on the extension icon on the top panel - Settings.
Uncheck the box " Allow some unobtrusive ads". There should be no more intrusive messages. 
A similar extension can be installed for other popular browsers.
For Yandex-browser 
For Opera 
For Mozilla Firefox 
For Internet explorer 
If after that something remains or banners reappear after a while, then probably in the system virus check your OS with antivirus software.
How to disable VKontakte ads on android
VK mobile applications for Android on smartphones and tablets may also contain ads.
Using the application Secret Codes(you can find it on Google Play) you can find a special service code that will allow you to go to debug mode and disable annoying messages. 
Tired of VKontakte advertising? Today we will tell you what types of advertising are and how you can remove and disable advertising on the VKontakte social network. You will learn all the available ways to block ads in the news feed and the left menu of VK. And is it also possible to remove ads in audio recordings and the VK mobile application.
If you have any questions, be sure to write in the comments and we will be happy to answer them.
How to remove ads in VK?
In the social network "Vkontakte" in the news feed, there are sometimes advertising posts. Thanks to them, many groups and communities not only promote themselves, but also their products. Of course, at times this advertisement is wildly annoying and, it is not surprising that then the question arises, how to disable advertising on Vkontakte? In today's article, we will once again talk about this topic. Let's get started!
Varieties of advertising
Let's first take a look at what types of advertising are and where they are located.
Sitting at the computer and doing your usual business on the VK social network, you probably noticed that various advertising columns constantly appear on the left side of the screen. They are different and the benefit is not so annoying, however, it is impossible to get rid of them. Why? The fact is that the administrator of the group paid the developers for this and, therefore, his advertising will stand until its term expires.
Moreover, there are ads not only in the news feed, but also in games! Let's say you go into any application that you have in the "Games" section and see that in the notification, this software says that you need to register on some site, after which you will be given not only a discount, but also a month free use of this application. If such notifications bother you, then you will have to activate a PRO account, it is cheap and therefore, if you want to try, you can buy it for a week.
Adblock Plus - ad blocker
Adblock Plus is a great and proven program that will help you disable annoying ads in your browser.
Firefox
If you use this browser, then it will not be difficult for you to find the "Add-ons" section and select the "Find more add-ons" item. In the search engine, enter the name of this program, then click on "Add". 
Google Chrome
So, in order to install Adblock Plus, you need to click on the three vertical dots that are in this browser. Select the "Additional tools" section and click on "Extensions". After that, we fill in the name of this software in the search engine, after which we click on "Install" and perform all the same actions that were described a little above. 
How to block ads in VKontakte music.
Many users ask us how to turn off annoying ads when listening to VKontakte music.
How to block ads in the official VKontakte application.
Previously, before 2018, there was a way to disable ads in the official mobile app. To do this, it was necessary to go to the VKontakte developer tools, enable VK debugging and check the box there to disable advertising.
What to do if the blocker does not help?
Alas, it also happens when the installed blocker does not help, moreover, it can be a distributor of other intrusive advertising. But sometimes it's not the extension, but your computer. It happens that a virus not only prevents applications from being installed, but also blocks their functions. To get rid of the pest, install a suitable antivirus program that will help you solve your problem.
It is worth noting that the developers of the social network "Vkontakte" specifically tried to do everything so that advertising does not bother anyone. Moreover, they take into account your preferences, and advertising is only about your hobbies. For example, if you are a big fan of drawing, then groups and communities will appear on the left side of the screen, topics that are directed in this direction.