How to Block Spotify Ads on Android/iOS/PC/Mac [6 Methods]

As one of the most popular streaming music platforms, Spotify offers both free and paid services. With a free account, you can listen to over 100 million songs online, but with annoying ads.

Blocking ads on Spotify has several key benefits. It enables uninterrupted music enjoyment, helps maintain focus and productivity, preserves battery life, and saves mobile data and expenses. So, here we will show you how to block ads on Spotify mobile, desktop, or web player using 6 different methods. Keep reading and seek for a better listening experience!

• Method 1. Block Ads on Spotify without Premium [Windows & Mac]
• Method 2. Block Ads on Spotify with Premium [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]
• Method 3. Block Ads by Spotify Ad Blocker [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]
• Method 4. Block Ads by Spotify Premium APK [Android]
• Method 5. Block Ads by VPN [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]
• Method 6. Block Ads by Host File [Windows & Mac]
• FAQs about Blocking Spotify Ads

Method 1. Block Ads on Spotify without Premium by DRmare Spotify Converter [Windows & Mac]

DRmare Spotify Music Converter is the safest and most powerful tool that allows you to get rid of Spotify ads permanently in a way of downloading Spotify music for offline listening. With it, you can download music from Spotify and convert it to common formats including MP3, FLAC, and more. During the conversion process, it automatically removes any annoying ads and retains all ID3 tags such as title, year, etc. After that, you can use Spotify music on any device and any platform.

It works 5 times faster, making it better than any other competing tool. Additionally, it maintains 100% lossless audio quality so you can get Spotify music at 320kbps. If you want to change the output quality, you can customize audio channels, bitrate, etc. In a word, it is a perfect tool for users who want to enjoy Spotify Premium features without subscribing to Premium.

Key Features of DRmare Spotify Music Converter:

• Block Spotify ads without subscribing to Spotify Premium
• Download Spotify tracks/albums/playlists without Premium
• Convert Spotify to MP3, M4B, WAV, FLAC, other common formats
• Work at a 5X speed, 100% safe and stable, play Spotify anywhere

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How to Stop Ads on Spotify without Premium by DRmare Spotify Converter

Please click on the 'Download' button above to install the DRmare Spotify Converter. Then check the steps below to learn how to download Spotify no ads PC/Mac.

Step 1Import Spotify music to DRmare

Open DRmare Music Converter after you installed it. The you can copy & paste the Spotify music link to DRmare's top address box and click '+'. Or you can drag the Spotify songs to the DRmare program from the Spotify app. DRmare will automatically detect the music you added. Then you can see them in the main window.

Step 2Set output parameters for Spotify music

DRmare Spotify Converter supports a wide variety of output formats. You can choose one format from MP3, M4A, AAC, M4B, WAV, and FLAC to download Spotify music. As for other parameters, you can customize them as you want. To do that, you need to open 'Menu' at the top-right corner. Then choose 'Preferences' and hit the 'Convert' tab to start. Once done, please press on the 'OK' button to apply.

Step 3Block Spotify ads without Premium and download Spotify music

At last, you can click the 'Convert' button to start skipping ads on Spotify. It will also download Spotify songs without Premium at a super-fast 5X work speed. When it ends, you can get ad-free Spotify music with lossess sound quality. You are able to listen to Spotify music with any music player on your computer. You can also move them to other devices.

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Method 2. Get Spotify Premium to Block Spotify Ads [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]

One of the benefits of a Spotify premium subscription is that it provides an ad-free listening experience. So you can upgrade to Spotify Premium and enjoy uninterrupted music without any ads between songs or during listening. The Individual premium plan costs $10.99 per month. It costs $12.99 per month for two users and $15.99 per month for 6 users. The Student plan only costs $4.99 per month, as long as you qualify yourself. If you have the budget for this, you can follow the steps below to subscribe to a Spotify premium plan as you like.

Step 1. Enter Spotify's official webpage and log into your current Spotify free account.

Step 2. Go to 'Profile' > 'Account' > 'Subscription'.

Step 3. Locate the 'Get Spotify Premium' option on the page and hit on it.

Step 4. Choose the Premium plan you like and go ahead to pay for it.

Step 5. Touch on the 'Start My Spotify Premium' button to finish the subscription.

Note: If you haven't subscribed to Spotify Premium yet, you can get a 3-month free trial without paying a penny. You can cancel your Spotify Premium plan at any time during the free trial period. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, Spotify will charge you $10.99 at the end of the trial.

See also: How to Get Spotify Premium for Free 2014

Method 3. How to Stop Ads on Spotify by Ad Blockers [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]

DRmare Spotify Music Converter is one of the great tools to help you stop Spotify ads and enjoy offline listening without Premium. It is available for Windows and Mac, and you can also transfer the downloaded Spotify songs to your Android or iOS device. Alternatively, there are some delicated ad blockers that lets you remove ads from Spotify on Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and web player.

1. SpotMute (Android)

SpotMute is a free and open-source Spotify ad blocker Android. As the name suggests, when there are ads while you playing Spotify music, it will mute the ad volume instead of skipping the ads. After the ad ends, SpotMute will unmute so you can still listen to Spotify music. Therefore, it does not interfere with the Spotify app and does not require root access. However, it has some drawbacks, it doesn't mute ads after you've skipped a track or before the first track is completed. Plus, Spotify Lite is not supported. If you don't mind that, let's see how to block Spotify ads on Android.

Step 1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone. Find SpotMute to download and install it on your device.

Step 2. Launch the Spotify app. Then click on the 'Settings' icon.

Step 3. Find 'Device Broadcast Status' in the list and turn it on.

Step 4. Close the Spotify app and open the SpotMute. Then touch on the big switch to enable it. You will get a pop-up notice. Please choose 'I have enabled it' option.

Step 5. Play Spotify songs and SpotMute will block Spotify ads for you.

Note: Please ensure that the SpotMute app is running in the background.

2. Mutify (Android/iOS)

Mutify is also a free Spotify ad blocker Android/iOS. It's completely free and runs in the background. When ads appear while a Spotify song is playing, it reduces the volume of the ads. It also has controls for pausing, rewinding, skipping tracks, and more. Since it doesn't actually skip or block ads, artists still get ad revenue from each play, and it doesn't ask for any unnecessary permissions to run. However, just like SpotMute, Mutify does not support Spotify Lite. Below is how to block ads on Spotify mobile with Mutify.

Step 1. Install the Mutify app on your Android device. And then start the Spotify app.

Step 2. Go to the 'Settings' section in the Spotify app and turn on the 'Device Broadcast Status'.

Step 3. Quit the Spotify app. Then head to the Settings app on your phone and find the 'Battery Optimization' option.

Step 4. Click on the 'Not optimized' option and choose 'All Apps'. Then hit on 'Mutify' from the list.

Step 5. Choose 'Don't optimize' and touch 'Done' to disable battery optimizations for Mutify.

Step 6. Start the Mutify app and click on the 'I have enabled it' option. Then you will activate the 'Device Broadcast Status'.

Step 7. Turn on the 'Mute Ads' option and Mutify will block ads on Spotify.

3. StopAd (iOS/Android/Win/Mac)

StopAd is an all-in-one ad blocker for Spotify Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. It blocks ads and speeds up your browsing experience. It also helps save battery and data, giving you an ad-free, faster, and safer experience. It is designed for many popular web browsers, including Safari, Chrome, FireFox, Opera, and more. Even better, it blocks ads from Skype, uTorrent, and video games. But its downside is that it may slow down some devices. Now, let's see how to block Spotify ads on Android/iOS/Windows/Mac via StopAd.

Step 1. Download and install the StopAd app on your device.

Step 2. Launch StopAd and go to the 'Setting'.

Step 3. Hit on 'Application' > 'Search app', and then type Spotify.

Step 4. Check-mark it, then touch on 'Add to filtering'.

4. SpotiAds (Chrome/FireFox)

SpotiAds is an extension that allows you to block ads on Spotify web player for free. It will stop annoying audio ads on Spotify and play the next song directly. It's available on Chrome and FireFox. But sometimes it may display "Unable to block ads", please wait for normal operation or reload the page.

Step 1. Go to the Chrome web store on your Chrome browser on your computer.

Step 2. Type 'SpotiAds' in the search box and search for it.

Step 3. Click on it from the result list and then hit on 'Add to Chrome' button.

Step 4. Go to the Spotify Web Player to play the songs you like. The SpotiAds tool will get rid of Spotify ads for you automatically.

5. AdBlock (Android/iOS/Chrome/FireFox/Safari)

AdBlock is available on Android, iOS, and multiple web browsers. It is a Spotify ad blocker Android/iOS/web player that blocks annoying ads such as pop-ups, video ads, and banner ads. This way, it improves page loading speed and saves memory while experiencing a faster internet. To use it, you can install it on your mobile phone or add the extension to your web browser.

6. EZBlocker (Windows)

EZBlocker is a third-party application designed to stop Spotify ads. It mutes or blocks audio from ads for uninterrupted listening. The interface is simple and friendly, compatible with Windows operating systems, and supports various versions of Spotify desktop applications. However, since Spotify regularly updates its desktop application, this may affect the effectiveness of EZBlocker. Therefore, it is important to keep EZBlocker updated to ensure compatibility with the latest version of Spotify. Now let's see how to get no ads on Spotify on Windows computers.

Step 1. Download and install the EZBlocker app on your computer. Please ensure that your Windows computer is running Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 with .NET Framework 4.5+.

Step 2. When installed, then agree to run it as an administrator. And then open the EZBlocker program from your computer.

Step 3. Tick the box 'Start EZBlocker on Login' and 'Start Spotify with EZBlocker'. Then the Spotify app will pop up.

Step 4. Go to play any song from Spotify and EZBlocker will stop Spotify ads on Windows for you.

See also: Top 11 Best Spotify Ad Blocker iOS/Android/Windows/Mac

Method 4. Block Spotify Ads on Android by Spotify Premium APK [Android]

In addition to use a Spotify ad blocker Android, you can also use Spotify Premium APK. It is a mod version of the Spotify app. It usually lets you enjoy Spotify Premium features like ad-free listening, offline playback, unlimited skips, and more. It is a third-party app for Android that allows you to enjoy Spotify Premium features without spending a single penny, just like listening to music on the spotify app. However, it requires your Spotify account information, so you may be banned from using Spotify. Additionally, downloading software from unknown and safe URLs may put your device at risk. Also, you need to uninstall the Spotify app first and then install it again. Now read on and learn how to stop Spotify ads on Android.

Step 1. Please first uninstall the Spotify app and then download the Spotify Premium Mod APK to your Android.

Step 2. Go to your device folder and open the downloaded APK file. Unzip it and you can install it.

Step 3. Once installed, you can open it and start enjoy ad-free Spotify music and other premium features.

Method 5. Block Ads on Spotify by VPN [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) protects your online identity by hiding your IP address, providing you with a secure internet connection. You can also use a VPN to set your device's location to a different country, thereby reducing the number of Spotify ads you hear. Using a VPN to remove Spotify ads is available on a variety of devices, including Android, iOS, PC, and Mac.

However, keep in mind that it may not be 100% effective and may vary depending on the ad-blocking capabilities of the VPN service. Here is a general guide on how to get rid of ads on Spotify using a VPN:

Step 1. Choose a VPN that is reliable and offers ad-blocking features, such as NorthVPN, Surfshark VPN, etc.

Step 2. Download and install the VPN app on your device.

Step 3. Open the VPN app and connect to the server location of your choice.

Step 4. Once the VPN connection is established, open the Spotify app on your device and you can enjoy an ad-free listening experience.

Method 6. How to Stop Ads on Spotify on Desktop by Host File [Windows/Mac]

Modifying the hosts file on your device can be used to block ads on Spotify. But this is an advanced technology and should be performed with caution. Additionally, Spotify regularly updates its servers and domains, and you may need to update your hosts files to continue blocking ads effectively. If you’re not sure how to do it, use the other methods above to get rid of Spotify ads.

Step 1. Locate the host file on your Mac or Windows computer.

• For Windows computer: Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts. Then refresh the DNS cache with ipconfig /flushdns when finishing editing the file with Administrator's privileges.
• For Mac computer: Open the host file in Terminal by typing vim /etc/hosts or sudo nano /etc/hosts.

Step 2. Copy the hosts' list here from the bottom of the file and paste it to cover the old file.

Step 3. Re-launch the Spotify app and then listen to Spotify without ads on the computer.

FAQs about Spotify Ad Blocking

In this part, we'll share with you some frequently asked questions from our customers. Correspondingly, we give short answers to each question. If you have other questions related to blocking Spotify ads, feel free to leave them in our comment section.

Q1: Why Does Spotify Have So Many Ads?

A: Spotify offers a free version of its music streaming service, which includes ads, and a paid version that does not include ads. This is a way to promote people to upgrade to premium plans. In addition, some podcast creators also place sponsored ads during their show times.

Q2: How Often Does Spotify Play Ads?

A: Spotify ads will be played around every 2-4 songs to Spotify free users. And the ads can last up to 30 seconds.

Q3: Why Am I Getting Ads on Spotify Premium?

A: Generally, Spotify does not serve any ads to Premium users. But when you listen to podcasts on Spotify, there are ads from some podcast creators.

See also: How to Download Spotify Podcasts to MP3 in 2024

Q4: How Can I Block Ads on Spotify Desktop without Premium?

A: The best way we highly recommend is to use the DRmare Spotify Music Converter. With it, you can block Spotify ads without Premium and download Spotify songs to local files for use offline.

Q5: Will I Get Banned for Using a Spotify Ad Blocker?

A: You probably will. Because Spotify has stated that "circumventing or blocking advertisements in the Spotify Service may result in immediate termination or suspension of your Spotify account". Therefore, you can try DRmare Spotify Converter, which is designed to download Spotify music without ads. It's actually a Spotify music downloader not an ad blocker.

In Summary

Now you've learned how to stop Spotify ads in 6 different ways. You can upgrade to Spotify Premium, use DRmare Spotify Music Converter, ad blocker, Spotify Premium APK, VPN, or changing hosting file. Among them, upgrading to Spotify Premium is the most direct way. But if you don't want to pay the $10.99/month subscription fee, you can try DRmare Spotify Music Converter. It's the safest and most powerful way to enjoy ad-free music and offline listening. Using ad blockers or premium APKs may get you banned from Spotify. Changing the hosts file is complex and requires changes when Spotify updates.