In today’s world, where the pandemic has forced everybody indoors, streaming has become quite popular, from games to music to what not everything is available on the net. Twitch is one amongst the most used platforms for the same. As useful as it is, its sponsors’ ads can be very annoying, especially when they come continuously. To block these ads, many chrome extensions are available, like AdBlock. But again, it can be very frustrating if you constantly see AdBlock not working on Twitch.
The reason for the AdBlock plus not working on Twitch can be using an Older AdBlock version, Incorrect AdBlock settings, faulty Chrome settings, Extensions conflicting, or the Ads in Streams. To fix these issues, you can update AdBlock, alter different settings, remove unnecessary extensions.
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Resolve AdBlock Not Working On Twitch
Despite the reason for the AdBlock not working on twitch error, this detailed step-by-step guide will help you eradicate it from its root. To do so,
Try updating AdBlock
In general, all the extensions get updated automatically, but if a glitch occurs, then it is better to update these manually. To do so,
- In the address area in chrome, enter chrome://extensions and open it.
- Turn on developers’ mode and look for AdBlock
update adblock - Now tap on the update option and let it run.
Relaunch Twitch and check if the problem of AdBlock not blocking twitch ads persists.
Change the browser
The browser page can also be a problem sometimes. If the web page doesn’t recognize your internet, the issue can also occur.
To resolve this, refresh the browser page by clicking on ctrl+F5 and reloading. Now check for the error and if it persists, use a different browser like opera and try again.
Ensure settings are configured for Twitch
It is better to personalize AdBlock for Twitch to fix the error. To do this,
- Tap on the AdBlock icon in your browser.
- Now, from the drop-down, tap on the settings menu.
configure settings for twitch - Ensure the Allow Acceptable Ads option is turned off in the general tab
Restart your browser and open Twitch again to check for the AdBlock not working on twitch error.
Alter chrome settings
It is better to check and change the chrome settings, too, as they can hinder the extension performance too. To check this,
- In the address area in chrome, enter chrome://flags and open it.
- Now enter network service in the search bar.
alter chrome settings - Ensure both Runs network service in-process, and Data reduction proxy with network service is off, save changes.
Now try working Twitch again and check if the issue AdBlock doesn’t work on Twitch persists.
Verify no conflicts occur in the extensions
Sometimes using a lot of extensions can be a problem too. Try to disable all the other extensions except AdBlock and then try to run it and check if the error persists.
If the issue still comes up, then follow the remaining steps.
Install HSL AdBlock
Why doesn’t AdBlock work on Twitch? If the ads are inserted into the stream, AdBlock may find it challenging to remove those, and it is better to bring HSL AdBlock into play.
To install it, go to the official website and then load it into your browser. Now try running Twitch and check if the error AdBlock not working on Twitch persists.
Try filtering twitch ads on AdBlock
If ads still don’t leave you alone, filter them separately. To do this,
- Tap on the AdBlock icon in your browser.
- Now, from the drop-down, tap on the settings menu.
configure settings for twitch - Tap on the advanced settings and go to customize.
- Edit the list and enter www.twitch.tv##.player-ad-overlay.player-overlay www.twitch.tv##.js-player-ad-overlay.player-ad-overlay, https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3.js, https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/sdkloader/ima3.js and apply
Now restart the stream and check if ads are coming or not.
Try using an alternative twitch tv device.
If AdBlock doesn’t work for you, try using the alternate twitch tv payer extension. Install it from the official webpage and run it.
This will remove all ads from the streams and resolve the AdBlock not working on twitch error.
FAQs
How to block the ads in Twitch?
Adds can be very annoying no matter the platform. To block these, try using extensions like Ad Guard, matrix, or try using a different player. If ads still annoy you, then try subscribing.
Do extensions like AdBlock work for Twitch?
Yes, these extensions are primarily built for blocking ads. But to use them for a specific extension, try to change their settings accordingly.
Conclusion
After going through this guide, we hope you were able to find and resolve the issue of AdBlock not working on Twitch. If the problem persists, you might need to try a completely different extension. Now that Twitch is streaming without any issues, you can happily get back to watching your favorite streamer. Happy ad-free watching!
Mauro Huculak: Technical writer specializing in Windows 10 and related technologies. Microsoft MVP with extensive IT background and certifications.
