How to block ads on Twitch
Block Twitch pre-roll and mid-roll ads so streams start instantly.
Twitch injects ads directly into the video stream, which is why most blockers can't touch them. NovaBlock uses a stream-swap approach to skip them cleanly so your stream starts immediately at the live edge.
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 Twitch
- Pre-roll video ads before streams start
- Mid-roll ad breaks during live streams
- Companion banners and sidebar promos
- Homepage and category-page ad slots
Setup in under a minute
- Install NovaBlock from the Chrome Web Store.
- Reload Twitch.tv.
- Open any live stream — ads are skipped and you land on the live edge.
Frequently asked questions
Do Twitch ads still play sometimes?+
In rare cases a short 'purple screen' appears for one or two seconds while the stream swap resolves. That's the trade-off for skipping stream-injected ads without breaking playback.
Does this affect Twitch subscriptions?+
No. Sub-only channels, cheers, bits and follower features all continue to work.
Block ads on other sites
Each platform serves ads differently. These guides cover the specifics.
- Block ads on Spotify
- Block ads on Facebook
- Block ads on Instagram
- Block ads on Reddit
- Block ads on X (Twitter)
- Block ads on TikTok
See all platforms on the Block ads on… hub, or pick your browser on the ad blocker for your browser hub.
Block ads on Twitch — free forever
Install NovaBlock in one click. No account, no config.