How to block ads on Facebook
Remove sponsored posts, suggested content and sidebar ads from Facebook.
Facebook mixes 'Sponsored' posts into your feed and stacks the sidebar with ads. NovaBlock hides them all — including the 'Suggested for you' and 'People you may know' slots that behave like ads.
Blocking works the same whichever browser you use — see the setup notes for our ad blocker for Chrome or ad blocker for Firefox.
What NovaBlock removes on Facebook
- Sponsored posts in the main feed
- Right-sidebar ads
- 'Suggested for you' and 'People you may know' cards
- Marketplace promoted listings
- Sponsored stories at the top of the feed
Setup in under a minute
- Install NovaBlock from the Chrome Web Store.
- Reload Facebook.com.
- Scroll — sponsored posts are removed, not just labelled.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hide posts from friends?+
No. NovaBlock only removes posts explicitly marked as sponsored or promoted.
Does it work on Messenger?+
Messenger doesn't run traditional ad slots, but promoted conversations are hidden on the web version.
Block ads on other sites
Each platform serves ads differently. These guides cover the specifics.
- Block ads on Instagram
- Block ads on Reddit
- Block ads on X (Twitter)
- Block ads on TikTok
- Block ads on Hulu
- Block ads on news sites
See all platforms on the Block ads on… hub, or pick your browser on the ad blocker for your browser hub.
Block ads on Facebook — free forever
Install NovaBlock in one click. No account, no config.