The Best Ad Blockers for Twitch 2025 [Tested]

The best way to block Twitch ads right now is to use the Brave browser’s built-in ad blocker with a few special settings. At the time of testing, this was the only ad blocker that worked consistently.

However, if you don’t want to use Brave, uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite, and AdGuard Extra (Beta) all work to block Twitch ads, albeit with no guarantee. While we’d prefer to see no ads at all, some ad blocking is better than none.

Read on to learn why it’s hard for ad blockers to work on Twitch and what you can do to block unwanted ads.

The best ad blockers for Twitch

Due to some recent changes with Twitch’s ad platform, ad blockers are in a bit of a tough spot. In our testing, only one option consistently worked to eliminate ads on Twitch: the Brave Browser’s built-in ad blocking feature. Even then, it required us to enable some specific options in the settings for it to function properly.

We also identified a few of the best ad block extensions for other browsers that worked intermittently. It’s not clear why they seem to work sometimes and not others. We’ll run through these options below.

Keep in mind that while these extensions work at the time of writing, they may not work when you try them. The common theme we saw on places like Reddit is that users would identify an option that worked for them, and then other users would chime in and say it didn’t, or that it stopped working after a brief period.

With all that said, let’s get into the best ad blockers for Twitch so you can get back to watching your favorite streamer.

uBlock Origin: Best for Firefox users

For Firefox users, uBlock Origin is the best ad blocker for Twitch. uBlock Origin has long been one of the most popular and effective ad blockers, and it was one of the few that still worked on Twitch, although somewhat inconsistently.

uBlock Origin has a clean interface that’s easy to use, but allows technical users to dig deep into the specific ad blocking settings they want to use. We also appreciate that it’s free and open-source.

The big downside to uBlock Origin is that it no longer works on Chrome. This isn’t the extension’s fault — rather, it’s due to changes on Google’s part to allow for more tracking. Unfortunately, the lack of Chrome compatibility is a dealbreaker for a lot of Twitch users.

What we liked

Flexibility: uBock Origin is very flexible — you can set it and forget it, or you can get into the nitty gritty and customize your block lists and other features.

Advanced features: uBlock Origin offers a ton of options to tailor your ad experience to exactly what you want, from custom rules and filter lists to simply changing the accent color of the extension.

Highly effective ad blocking: We also appreciate the extension's effectiveness. It may not get all of Twitch’s ads, but it works very well on YouTube and across the web.

What we didn’t like

May be complex for non-technical users: While uBlock Origin works out of the box without requiring fiddling with settings, you will want to customize the filters and settings to get the most out of it. This can be a confusing process even for technical users.

uBlock Origin pros and cons

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uBlock Origin Lite: Best for Chrome users

uBlock Origin Lite is a simplified, streamlined version of uBlock Origin, designed to comply with Google’s updated rules for Chrome. uBlock Origin Lite is very effective, but lacks some of the advanced settings in uBlock Origin.

What we liked

Effective ad blocking: Like its older cousin uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite is highly effective at blocking ads across the internet, from streaming services like Twitch and YouTube to news sites and more. While some Twitch ads did get through, it did seem to reduce the frequency compared to using no ad blocker at all.

Streamlined settings: The settings pages of uBlock Origin Lite are far simpler and easier to understand than uBlock Origin. This effectively takes care of our main complaint about the original.

What we didn’t like

Lacks advanced options for technical users: While we listed simplicity as a positive feature above, we do have to acknowledge that technical users may miss all the customization available in the original uBlock Origin. There are fewer advanced options available in the Lite version.

uBlock Origin Lite pros and cons

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AdGuard Extra (Beta): Best for flexibility

AdGuard Extra is an ad blocker designed to help boost other ad blockers. It adds additional blocking for stubborn sites, such as streaming services and news sites. This means it needs to be used in tandem with another ad blocker to get full coverage. However, it was reasonably effective at blocking mid-stream Twitch ads.

What we liked

Extremely simple to use: AdGuard Extra couldn’t be easier to use — just install the extension and you’re good to go. There are no settings.

Works with most other ad blockers: AdGuard Extra is specifically designed to block stubborn ads on streaming services, so you’ll need another ad blocker to handle ads on other sites. AdGuard Extra can be used with the full AdGuard ad blocker, or you can opt for any other ad blocker you like.

What we didn’t like

Requires another extension for complete ad blocking: Since AdGuard Extra is meant only for a specific type of ad, you’ll need a second extension for a fully ad-free online experience. This isn’t a huge deal, but it’s important to keep in mind.

AdGuard Extra (Beta) pros and cons

Get AdGuard | Read Our AdGuard Review

How to block ads on Twitch with Brave

Although the ad blockers above work, they aren’t consistent. Brave is the only ad blocker for Twitch that we’ve found to work consistently in our testing. It is a free and open-source browser based on Chromium (the same engine that powers Chrome).

However, you can’t just install Brave and start streaming — there are a couple of settings you need to update first:

1. Open Brave. Click the menu icon in the toolbar, then select Settings.
2. In the sidebar, click Shields.
3. Click Content filtering.
4. On the page that opens, click Show full list.
5. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the filter list and check the bottom two entries, Brave Twitch Adblock Rules and Brave Experimental Adblock Rules.

With these options selected, Brave should be able to block Twitch’s annoying mid-stream ads. If it does, you may see a small banner in the stream that says “Blocking ads.”

Why ad blockers don’t always work on Twitch

Ad blockers don’t work well on Twitch for a few reasons. First, the platform utilizes what’s known as server-side ad insertion, which effectively means that the ads are embedded directly into the stream. This is more difficult for ad blockers to detect.

Twitch also actively works to counter ad blockers, which explains why they may work one day and not work the next. It’s a constant battle between the streaming platform and the ad blocker makers.

Using a VPN to bypass Twitch ads

Sites like Twitch are constantly at odds with ad blockers. While services like uBlock Origin, Brave, and AdGuard are dedicated to keeping you ad-free, sites like Twitch are dedicated to stopping them. This back-and-forth can be exhausting.

VPNs, on the other hand, can access servers in various countries. Depending on the advertisement laws, ads may naturally get blocked in those regions. Poland has specific laws governing advertisements on social media sites. Twitch doesn’t offer ads in Poland, so it can avoid navigating the social media laws. NordVPN and Surfshark are both secure and reliable VPNs to use. They have servers in Poland and other countries that don’t show Twitch ads.

Other countries where Twitch ads aren’t shown:

• Germany
• Costa Rica
• Ukraine
• Serbia
• Russia
• Columbia

How to choose the best ad blocker for Twitch

Scouring sites like Reddit can be time-consuming, so we've done it for you. If you’re looking to block all ads while also having the ability to support a creator, you’ll want to try a VPN. We strongly recommend NordVPN or Surfshark VPN with your location set to Poland, Costa Rica, Ukraine, or Germany. This gave us the best results with a completely ad-free experience.

If you aren’t thrilled about having to use a paid service to block ads, you can choose a free browser extension like uBlock Origin. 

Whether your Twitch ad blocker is free or premium, look for the following features:

• Ability to toggle between blocking and unblocking to support creators
• Disable tracking
• Pop-up blocking
• Mobile compatibility
• Open-source code (so bugs are identified and fixed quickly)
• Browser compatibility
• Whitelisting capabilities
• Script-blocking (to help stop malware)
• Parental controls

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Bottom line: The best ad blockers for Twitch

The best ad blocker for Twitch is currently the Brave browser’s built-in ad blocker. It’s the only one that consistently blocked mid-stream ads in our testing. uBlock Origin, uBlock Origin Lite, and AdGuard Extra (Beta) also worked fairly well, but never 100% of the time. If you want a truly ad-free experience on Twitch, Brave is your best bet.