Enable Ad Blocker and Acceptable Ads in AVG Secure VPN browser extension

The Ad Blocker feature in the AVG Secure VPN browser extension enhances your browsing experience by blocking unwanted ads in your desktop browser. Blocking ads also helps make browsing the Internet safer since they may carry malware or take you to phishing websites.

The Ad Blocker feature is a part of the AVG Secure VPN browser extension, which is supported on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

Enable Ad Blocker

To enable Ad Blocker on your AVG Secure VPN browser extension, follow the steps::

1. Launch your browser.
2. Click the AVG Secure VPN browser extension on the top-right corner of the screen.
3. If you have not installed the AVG Secure VPN extension, read Installing the AVG Secure VPN browser extension on Windows and Mac to learn how to do so.
4. On the AVG Secure VPN extension, move the slider to enable Ad Blocker.

Acceptable Ads

Acceptable ads are advertisements created with specific criteria to ensure they are user-friendly and non-intrusive. Acceptable ads are often associated with ad-blocking services or platforms that allow certain ads to be displayed because they adhere to guidelines, such as:

• Non-disruptive: Ads should not interfere with the user experience, meaning no pop-ups, autoplay videos, or flashy animations.
• Clear identification: Advertisements must be distinguishable from regular content.
• Respect for privacy: Ads shouldn't collect excessive data about the user.
• Relevant placement: Ads should be placed in areas that don't obstruct the main content of the page.

The independent Acceptable Ads Committee (AAC) determines the criteria that define which ads are acceptable. It also governs the Acceptable Ads Standard. To know more details about Acceptable Ads, visit the AAC website.

Enable Acceptable Ads

To enable Acceptable Ads on your AVG Secure VPN browser extension, follow the steps:

1. Launch your browser.
2. Click the AVG Secure VPN browser extension in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Click Settings.
4. In the Settings screen, move the slider to enable Allow acceptable ads.

Difference between Ad Blocker, Tracker Blocker, and AVG AntiTrack

• Ad Blocker: Enhances your browsing experience by blocking unwanted ads in your desktop browser. Ad blocker can be accessed from the AVG Secure VPN browser extension in Windows and Mac.
• Tracker Blocker: This tool helps block advertisers from tracking you and reduces the number of annoying ads that track you online. Tracker blocker can be accessed from the AVG Secure VPN app on all platforms.
• AVG AntiTrack: Help keep your personal data and browsing activity private by blocking online trackers and disguising your unique digital fingerprint. AVG AntiTrack can be downloaded and installed in Windows and Mac.