How to install and uninstall AdBlock VPN

Windows

Step 1: Download the Installer

1. Navigate to the official AdBlock VPN Windows page.

2. Click the Download for Windows button.

3. Choose a location on your computer to save the installer file (usually your Downloads folder).

Step 2: Run the Installation

1. Once the download is complete, locate the file (it will typically be named something like AdBlockVPNInstaller.exe) and double-click it to begin.

2. If a User Account Control window appears asking if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts in the setup wizard to complete the installation.

Mac

Install the app

1. Find AdBlock for Safari & VPN in the App Store and tap Get.

2. Once downloaded, click Open in the App Store, or launch it from your Applications folder or Launchpad.

After installing the app, you'll be guided through the initial setup. Use the steps below to review or adjust your settings at any time.

Enable Safari ad blocking

1. Go to Safari > Settings > Extensions, find AdBlock, and check the box to enable it.

2. Go to Safari > Settings > Websites > Content Blockers and set "When visiting other websites" to On.

3. Go to Safari > Settings > Websites > AdBlock (under Extensions) and set "For other websites" to Allow.

Enable the VPN

After opening the app, logging in with your Premium subscription, and connecting to the VPN for the first time, AdBlock will ask permission to add VPN configurations to your Mac.

What to choose:

• Click Allow if you want to use the VPN feature (it lets AdBlock route your traffic through our servers for network-wide ad and tracker blocking).

• Click Don't Allow if you only want the Safari ad blocker and don't plan to use the VPN.

To change your selection later: go to System Settings > VPN, click ⓘ next to AdBlock, and click Remove Configuration to disable it. To re-enable, open the app and click Connect — you'll be prompted again.

Android/ChromeOS

1. Find AdBlock VPN for Android in the Google Play Store and tap Install.

2. Tap the play button to open AdBlock and then follow the prompts.

iPhone/iPad

Install the app

1. Find AdBlock for Safari & VPN in the App Store and tap Get.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the install.

After installing the app, you'll be guided through the initial setup. Use the steps below to review or adjust your settings at any time.

Enable Safari ad blocking

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Extensions.

2. Tap AdBlock.

3. Turn on Allow Extension.

4. Scroll down to All Websites and select Allow.

Enable the VPN

After opening the app, logging in with your Premium subscription, and connecting to the VPN for the first time, AdBlock will ask permission to add VPN configurations to your device.

What to choose:

• Tap Allow if you want to use the VPN feature (it lets AdBlock route your traffic through our servers for network-wide ad and tracker blocking)

• Tap Don't Allow if you only want the Safari ad blocker and don't plan to use the VPN.

To change your selection later: go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > VPN, tap ⓘ next to AdBlock, and tap Delete VPN to disable it. To re-enable, open the app and tap Connect — you'll be prompted again.

1. Quit AdBlock VPN (AdBlock VPN icon > Preferences (triple bar) > Exit & Disconnect).

2. Open the Start Menu and click on Settings (the gear icon).

3. In Windows 11, select Apps and then Installed apps. In Windows 10, select Apps and then Apps & features.

4. Click on AdBlock VPN (or the three-dot icon in Windows 11) and select Uninstall.

5. On the uninstall window, select the option "Remove all account data, logs and settings", then click Uninstall.

6. Once successfully uninstalled, click Done.

After uninstalling, if you want to completely remove all files associated with the app, use these steps:

1. In "File Explorer" type "%programfiles(x86)%" into the address bar, then select the "AdBlock" folder and delete it.

2. In "File Explorer" type "%programdata%" into the address bar, then select the "AdBlock" folder and delete it.

3. Restart your computer.

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In April 2026, AdBlock VPN for Windows moved to the Microsoft Store (Version 4.0.0). If you're still running the older direct-download version and need to uninstall it, follow the steps below.

1. Quit AdBlock VPN (AdBlock VPN icon > Preferences (triple bar) > Exit & Disconnect).

2. Open the Start Menu and click on Settings (the gear icon).

3. In Windows 11, select Apps and then Installed apps. In Windows 10, select Apps and then Apps & features.

4. Click on AdBlock VPN (or the three-dot icon in Windows 11) and select Uninstall.

5. On the uninstall window, select the option "Remove all account data, logs and settings", then click Uninstall.

6. Once successfully uninstalled, click Done.

After uninstalling, if you want to completely remove all files associated with the app, use these steps:

1. In "File Explorer" type "%programfiles(x86)%" into the address bar, then select the "AdBlock" folder and delete it.

2. In "File Explorer" type "%programdata%" into the address bar, then select the "AdBlock" folder and delete it.

3. Restart your computer.

If you have the newer AdBlock for Safari & VPN app and need to uninstall it, please refer to our AdBlock uninstall guide.

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The standalone AdBlock VPN app for Mac has been discontinued. If you still have it installed and need to uninstall it, follow the steps below.

1. Quit AdBlock (AdBlock VPN > Quit).

2. Open Applications.

3. Right-click on the AdBlock VPN app and select Move to Trash.

4. A dialog window will confirm this action since the app is associated with a system extension.

5. Click Continue.   

   • Enter your Mac's password (or use Touch ID) if prompted and click OK.

1. Open the Google Play Store app.

2. Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) and select My apps & games.

3. Tap on AdBlock VPN and select Uninstall.

If you have the newer AdBlock for Safari & VPN app and need to uninstall it, please refer to our AdBlock uninstall guide.

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The standalone AdBlock VPN app for iOS has been discontinued. If you have the older standalone AdBlock VPN app and need to uninstall it, follow the steps below.

1. Touch and hold the AdBlock VPN app on the Home screen.

2. Tap Remove App.

3. Tap Delete App.

4. Tap Delete.