Online ads can be frustrating and affect browsing speed. This raises a common question: Does VPN block Ads? The answer varies by VPN provider, with some offering built-in blockers, while additional tools like Pi-hole can further enhance ad-blocking capabilities. A VPN won’t automatically remove ads if it doesn’t include an ad-blocking function. It only encrypts your traffic and changes your IP address, meaning ads can still load from the websites you visit.
By default, most VPNs do not block ads. Their main purpose is to encrypt your internet connection and hide your IP address, which can help reduce some forms of tracking. However, it does not block or disable cookies and other tracking technologies that websites commonly use to monitor user behavior across sessions. Unless a VPN includes an ad-blocking feature, ads will appear as usual.
Even if a VPN doesn’t block ads directly, it does not always reduce targeted advertising:
