How to stop the ads that come in while I am watching a news article on microsoft edge

Sr. Yvette Mallow 0 Reputation points
2026-01-06T20:55:27.6866667+00:00

When I am watching a news article on Microsoft Edge sometime two or three Ads of 15 seconds comes up It is very frustrating. Can Microsoft eliminate those ads or do I need an outside company to do it?,

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  1. Christine Luna 26,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-06T21:42:30.14+00:00

    Greetings!

    This is Tin, I'll do my best to help. I understand that its really frustrating, you're not the only one. Just wanna let you know that, those video ads are not from Microsoft, they came from the news website itself and just being displayed what the site serves. The News sites use ads for their revenue and also embedded videos. Please take note that MS Edge didn't add this ads, it will just automatically shows.

    Here are the things that you can do:

    1. You may turn on the Strict Tracking Prevention On MS Edge, please click Settings, then Privacy Search and services and set the Tracking prevention to Strict. This will block many trackers to reduces the ads that you will receive.
    2. You may subscribe for ad-free access Which website do you usually use? Some sites let you subscribe for ad free version so you won't see ads anymore.

    Thank you,

    Tin

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  2. Hendrix-V 18,515 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-07T07:34:00.7866667+00:00

    Hi Sr. Yvette Mallow,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Microsoft Edge itself does not insert ads into third-party websites or videos; those ads are typically provided by the content publishers to support their services. However, there are several ways you can reduce or block these ads for a smoother experience.

    Here are some built-in options in Microsoft Edge:

    • Tracking Prevention: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services and set Tracking prevention to Strict for maximum blocking of trackers and some ads.
    • Pop-up Blocking: Under Settings > Cookies and site permissions, ensure pop-up blocking is enabled.
    • Immersive Reader Mode: Click the book icon in the address bar when available. This removes most ads and distractions from articles.

    If you want full ad-blocking, you can consider installing a trusted extension from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store

    Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    • You can search for “AdBlock” or “uBlock Origin” then click Get to add extension.

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    2026-01-06T20:55:37.4+00:00

    To stop ads while watching news articles on Microsoft Edge, you can enable the Ads Blocking feature. This feature blocks advertisements from loading on sites that show intrusive or misleading ads. Here’s how to enable it:

    1. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings.
    2. Go to Privacy, search, and services.
    3. Look for the Ads Blocking option and turn it on.

    This will help block ads on sites that are known for showing intrusive advertisements. However, if the ads are part of the content provided by the news site itself, you may need to consider using an ad blocker extension from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store for more comprehensive ad blocking.

    If you find that ads persist, you might also want to check if you have any extensions that could help with ad blocking, or consider third-party ad-blocking software as an alternative.

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