How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Android

This article explains how to block pop-ups on Android with incognito mode using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Samsung Internet, and the Opera browser on all smartphones and tablets running Android 7 (Nougat) or later unless otherwise noted.

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Google Chrome

If Chrome is your preferred browser, the solution to blocking pop-up ads is in the Chrome settings.

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the Menu icon (the three vertical dots to the right of the address bar).

3. Tap Settings.

4. Tap Site settings.

5. Tap Pop-ups and redirects.

6. Turn on the Pop-ups and redirects toggle switch.

7. Go back to Site Settings and tap Ads.

8. Turn on the Ads toggle switch.

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Mozilla Firefox

Firefox also offers a way to block ads from the browser, starting with Firefox version 42. To block ads, use a feature called private browsing.

1. Open the Firefox app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked dots to the right of the address bar).

2. Tap New private tab.

3. In the new private window, browse ad-free.

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Android Using Samsung Internet

The steps for getting rid of pop-ups on the Samsung Internet browser are very similar to Google Chrome.

1. Launch the Samsung Internet app and tap the Menu icon (the three stacked lines).

2. Tap Settings.

3. In the Advanced section, tap Sites and downloads.

4. Turn on the Block pop-ups toggle switch.

How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups on Android Using Opera

Unlike the other browsers, Opera doesn't require any settings to be enabled to block pop-ups. This browser has a built-in ad-blocker that runs when the browser is used, so there's no need to modify any settings.