Twitch ads suck. You’re in the middle of a stream. Maybe it’s the start of a tight Valorant match or the last boss in Elden Ring, and BAM, mid sentence, mid action, you get hit with a 30-second ad you can’t skip. Unlike YouTube, Twitch ads are integrated directly into the live stream. That makes them more complicated to block, more intrusive, and way more annoying.
To make things worse, many ad blockers for Twitch come with lower video quality, sometimes as low as 480p.
But there are ways to get rid of these ads without losing quality. And we’re here to go through some of the best ways you can do that.
How to Get Rid of Ads on Twitch?
The most reliable, Twitch approved way to get rid of ads is to pay for it. But even then, you’ve got two options here:
1. Twitch Turbo
This is Twitch’s own ad free subscription. For $11.99/month you get:
- No ads before or during your stream.
- Extra emotes
- Chat colours
- Extended VOD storage
If you watch a lot of different streamers, Turbo is the easy solution.
2. Individual Channel Subscriptions
If you only watch a few favourite streamers, subbing to their channels removes ads only for their streams. Prices start at $4.99/month per channel and support that creator directly.
Both of these work across all devices. Desktop, mobile, and TV. And of course, they do not affect stream quality. But if you’re not ready to pay, there are free ways to reduce or bypass Twitch ads. They take a bit more effort (and break more often), but we’ll get to those next.
How to Remove Twitch Ads for Free?
Twitch ads are much more complicated to remove than those on most other sites. This is why ad blockers that support Twitch ad blocking require you to purchase a premium subscription, which can have its own benefits. However, if you’re in a DIY mood and want to tinker with things yourself, here are two ways you can do that.
Method 1: uBlock Origin + Custom Script
If you’ve tried blocking Twitch ads with uBlock Origin but failed, that’s because uBlock by default does not have the needed filters and scripts to block Twitch ads. But the beauty of this highly customisable and versatile tool is that you can make it do things your way.
- Download and install uBlock Origin for your browser.
- Go to Settings in uBlock Origin.
- Open the My filters tab.
- Paste the following line: twitch.tv##+js(twitch-videoad)
- Go back to Settings and scroll down to check “I am an advanced user”.
- Click the small gear icon that appears.
- In the last line, you’ll see: userResourceLocation unset
- Replace unset with the following link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/0863c6d74b98b5e8349382f508412a9005f50c57/vaft/vaft-ublock-origin.js
- And you shouldn’t see any more ads on Twitch.
Method 2: Tampermonkey Script
If you’re comfortable installing a script injector like Tampermonkey onto your browser, this one is much easier.
- Install Tampermonkey from your browser’s extension store.
- Add this script: https://github.com/pixeltris/TwitchAdSolutions/raw/master/vaft/vaft.user.js
- And the ads should be gone.
Bonus: Alternate Players & Restreams
If browser extensions aren’t cutting it, you can sidestep Twitch’s default player altogether.
Alternate Player for Twitch.tv
This browser extension swaps out Twitch’s built-in player for a custom one that skips or replaces ads with a short delay. It also lets you choose video quality, pop out the stream, and tweak buffering settings.
Because it bypasses Twitch’s standard ad system, it’s less likely to break compared to standard ad blockers, but updates from Twitch can still cause downtime.
Restreams / Multistream Sites
Some third-party sites like Twitchls or MultiTwitch restream Twitch content without inserting ads. You won’t need to install anything here. Just paste the streamer’s channel name into the site and you’re good to go.
However, there’s often no chat integration or account features, and video quality may be capped.
How to Block Twitch Ads with Ad Blockers?
If you want a simpler all in one solution AdGuard is one of the best ad blockers for Twitch in 2025. Unlike browser only blockers, AdGuard works system wide. So it can block ads in browsers and some desktop apps. However, you will need an active AdGuard Premium subscription for this.
To use it for Twitch:
- Download and install AdGuard.
- In AdGuard’s settings enable Stealth Mode and DNS filtering.
- Add the Twitch Ad Filters from AdGuard’s filter list (or import from the community maintained Twitch ad filter lists).
AdGuard blocks ad requests before they reach Twitch’s player. But since Twitch serves ads from the same domain as the video stream. So AdGuard sometimes has to replace ad segments with alternate feeds, which can lower stream quality or cause a slight delay.
It’s a cleaner setup than juggling multiple extensions and it works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and other browsers. Just know that like all Twitch blocking methods it’s an arms race and occasional breakages are inevitable.
And if you want to know about more features of AdGuard Free vs Premium, we have an article for you.
Can I Block Twitch Ads with a VPN?
Yes. In some cases, a VPN can help you avoid Twitch ads altogether. That’s because not all regions get the same ad load. By connecting to a country where Twitch doesn’t serve ads (or serves way fewer), you can watch streams ad-free.
Services like Surfshark and NordVPN make this easy. Both have hundreds of servers worldwide, so you can quickly test different regions to see which ones are ad-free. Surfshark even has CleanWeb, which blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains at the network level.
The downside is that Twitch can change its ad policies for different countries at any time, so a location that works today might not work tomorrow. Still, for many users, switching regions with a VPN is one of the simplest and cleanest ways to watch Twitch with fewer (or no) ads. And it works on desktop, mobile, and even smart TVs.
Is Twitch Turbo Included with Prime?
No. Twitch Turbo is not included with Amazon Prime.
Amazon bought Twitch in 2014, and while Prime members get some nice Twitch perks through Prime Gaming, Turbo is still a separate subscription.
Here’s how it breaks down:
- Amazon Prime Subscription: The standard Prime membership ($14.99/month in the U.S.) gets you free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming, and more.
- Prime Video Subscription: Prime Video can be bought separately without full Prime benefits, and in many regions, it also includes Prime Gaming. But no Twitch Turbo.
- Prime Gaming Subscription: Included with Amazon Prime and Prime Video, this gets you one free channel subscription per month (worth $4.99), free in-game loot, and some other extras, but does not remove ads sitewide.
- Twitch Turbo: Turbo is a platform-wide ad-free pass for Twitch itself. Even if you’re a paying Prime member, you’ll still see ads on most channels unless you subscribe to them individually or buy Twitch Turbo separately for $11.99.
Final Thoughts
Twitch ads aren’t going away. In fact, they’re doubling down on the ads now. And these ads are more aggressive and intrusive than ever. If you want the cleanest, most reliable ad-free experience, Twitch Turbo or channel subscriptions are the only way to go.
But if you’re willing to experiment, there are plenty of free workarounds: browser extensions, custom players, VPN region-hopping, and system-wide blockers like AdGuard.
Just remember, Twitch is constantly changing how ads are delivered, so no free method will work forever. When one breaks, another usually pops up. It’s a game of whack-a-mole. For most viewers, a good ad blocker with a backup option (like an alternate player or VPN) is the sweet spot between convenience and ad-free streaming.