{"id":10389,"date":"2024-05-07T07:39:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T11:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/?p=10389"},"modified":"2024-07-06T16:14:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T20:14:09","slug":"how-to-remove-ads-from-google-search-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-ads-from-google-search-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Ads from Google Search Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-ads-from-google-search-results\">How to Remove Ads from Google Search Results\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-else-can-you-do-to-stop-seeing-ads-in-google-search\">What Else Can You Do to Stop Seeing Ads In Google Search?\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#use-a-different-search-engine\">Use a different search engine\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#adjust-ad-settings-to-stop-seeing-personalized-ads\">Adjust ad settings (to stop seeing personalized ads)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#subscribe-to-google-premium-where-available\">Subscribe to Google premium where available<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-best-way-to-remove-ads\">The Best Way to Remove Ads\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After getting bombarded by personalized ads, I made it my mission to learn how to remove ads from Google Search results. Read on to find out what I\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-ads-from-google-search-results\">How to Remove Ads from Google Search Results&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only reliable way to stop seeing ads in Google Search results is to install an ad blocker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad-blocking software can block many types of ads, including those on Google Search, and there are many free or low-cost options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware, however, that not every ad blocker will block ads on Google Search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when I used AdBlock, I continued to see ads in Google Search results, but when I switched to uBlock Origin, they were effectively blocked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TU5ogEuO8952V8mm0-yPrN2oEU6r7pGw3p92gFXzLOSW2fZOOOQloFObej2qdG_ux9xRmKhI-b5-Tc2jTAJzOGid-gsvzpYTWepUXwowoMBLyLm0F2-fvoTMQvBebZJRX1FDbaGQKRyaki51RIt8hXQ.png\" alt=\"uBlock origin in action \" class=\"wp-image-10390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TU5ogEuO8952V8mm0-yPrN2oEU6r7pGw3p92gFXzLOSW2fZOOOQloFObej2qdG_ux9xRmKhI-b5-Tc2jTAJzOGid-gsvzpYTWepUXwowoMBLyLm0F2-fvoTMQvBebZJRX1FDbaGQKRyaki51RIt8hXQ.png 624w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TU5ogEuO8952V8mm0-yPrN2oEU6r7pGw3p92gFXzLOSW2fZOOOQloFObej2qdG_ux9xRmKhI-b5-Tc2jTAJzOGid-gsvzpYTWepUXwowoMBLyLm0F2-fvoTMQvBebZJRX1FDbaGQKRyaki51RIt8hXQ-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you opt for this route, do some research to ensure the ad blocker you\u2019re thinking of installing blocks ads on Google Search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-else-can-you-do-to-stop-seeing-ads-in-google-search\">What Else Can You Do to Stop Seeing Ads In Google Search?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to install an ad blocker, or if that method doesn\u2019t work for you, you can also try the following.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-a-different-search-engine\">Use a different search engine&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some search engines, like DuckDuckGo and Brave, focus on user privacy and do not show <em>personalized <\/em>ads or track your search activity, meaning you don\u2019t have to be concerned about personalized advertising.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3s15EJgWozNU3G3IEn1MqcjtXkNlZpWYnU8CsEWSmp-lJR0gSQ1cRsDO8GiWKSUyweuHfWyBySiMyT3C2obvFMGzicshsww7H-E8naFez6Gi9sFXvEzXydS2peE69XsRzkb4pfDVIko2p5SliWkXmBI.png\" alt=\"Brave search results for chocolate cookies\" class=\"wp-image-10391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3s15EJgWozNU3G3IEn1MqcjtXkNlZpWYnU8CsEWSmp-lJR0gSQ1cRsDO8GiWKSUyweuHfWyBySiMyT3C2obvFMGzicshsww7H-E8naFez6Gi9sFXvEzXydS2peE69XsRzkb4pfDVIko2p5SliWkXmBI.png 955w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3s15EJgWozNU3G3IEn1MqcjtXkNlZpWYnU8CsEWSmp-lJR0gSQ1cRsDO8GiWKSUyweuHfWyBySiMyT3C2obvFMGzicshsww7H-E8naFez6Gi9sFXvEzXydS2peE69XsRzkb4pfDVIko2p5SliWkXmBI-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3s15EJgWozNU3G3IEn1MqcjtXkNlZpWYnU8CsEWSmp-lJR0gSQ1cRsDO8GiWKSUyweuHfWyBySiMyT3C2obvFMGzicshsww7H-E8naFez6Gi9sFXvEzXydS2peE69XsRzkb4pfDVIko2p5SliWkXmBI-768x725.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DuckDuckGo, Brave, and similar search engines that bill themselves as being \u201cmore private\u201d still display ads in their search results based on the keywords you search for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re used to Google, these search engines might not return the results you\u2019re used to seeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, one reviewer who switched from Google to DuckDuckGo found that it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/708188\/switch-from-google-to-duckduckgo-private-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">far less effective<\/a> at helping him piece together results for which he didn\u2019t have a clear search query. He attributed this to an inferior algorithm that isn\u2019t as clever at interpreting search inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other privacy-focused search engines are working on actively improving their search algorithm capabilities, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/swisscows.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swisscows<\/a>, which relies on Microsoft Bing\u2019s search index but uses advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/alternative-search-engines\/271409\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">semantics-based artificial intelligence<\/a> to improve its results. That said, some reviewers have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PrivacyGuides\/comments\/rceze7\/is_swisscows_search_engine_recommended\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pointed out<\/a> that some data (such as your IP address) is still logged when using Swisscows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adjust-ad-settings-to-stop-seeing-personalized-ads\">Adjust ad settings (to stop seeing personalized ads)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative, you can adjust your Google ad settings to continue using the world\u2019s most popular search engine while seeing less personalized ads on Search and across all of Google\u2019s services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your ad settings on Google, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/myadcenter.google.com\/personalizationoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Ad Center<\/a> on Google and sign in if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the upper right side of the screen, you\u2019ll see a drop-down menu next to \u201cPersonalized Ads.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the drop-down menu and switch it to \u201cOff.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see a popup window advising you of the advantages of personalized ads. Click \u201cTurn off\u201d at the bottom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s it! You\u2019ll see a second popup window stating that it could take a while for the change to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Ad Center should now look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9IvfhGKieR2M5u3XQUQdmsEDtS5huhIqzBDT-cUOosSKE8r_e1wXfqpXCKYsrRTNXjTwDK2DFtsvqukDlmBYG_6ATJFmfop__o-UdqCD6umhcCTGuOjQ62o_DzmJ_mH4Kb2p-E3KQ6bxG21lKqkIM7Q-1024x617.png\" alt=\"Google Ad Center - personalized ads are off \" class=\"wp-image-10392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9IvfhGKieR2M5u3XQUQdmsEDtS5huhIqzBDT-cUOosSKE8r_e1wXfqpXCKYsrRTNXjTwDK2DFtsvqukDlmBYG_6ATJFmfop__o-UdqCD6umhcCTGuOjQ62o_DzmJ_mH4Kb2p-E3KQ6bxG21lKqkIM7Q-1024x617.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9IvfhGKieR2M5u3XQUQdmsEDtS5huhIqzBDT-cUOosSKE8r_e1wXfqpXCKYsrRTNXjTwDK2DFtsvqukDlmBYG_6ATJFmfop__o-UdqCD6umhcCTGuOjQ62o_DzmJ_mH4Kb2p-E3KQ6bxG21lKqkIM7Q-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9IvfhGKieR2M5u3XQUQdmsEDtS5huhIqzBDT-cUOosSKE8r_e1wXfqpXCKYsrRTNXjTwDK2DFtsvqukDlmBYG_6ATJFmfop__o-UdqCD6umhcCTGuOjQ62o_DzmJ_mH4Kb2p-E3KQ6bxG21lKqkIM7Q-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9IvfhGKieR2M5u3XQUQdmsEDtS5huhIqzBDT-cUOosSKE8r_e1wXfqpXCKYsrRTNXjTwDK2DFtsvqukDlmBYG_6ATJFmfop__o-UdqCD6umhcCTGuOjQ62o_DzmJ_mH4Kb2p-E3KQ6bxG21lKqkIM7Q.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Google\u2019s Ad Center Help, when you turn off personalized ads, the information\/activity saved in your account won\u2019t be used to determine what ads to show you. Instead, the ads you see will be based on general factors like the topic of the website you\u2019re visiting or the time of day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subscribe-to-google-premium-where-available\">Subscribe to Google premium where available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google offers premium versions of some of its services, such as YouTube Premium, which removes ads from YouTube videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NvYMH_9NWtNeHp4ZE1kaPe_hNT3eudf_7WbMZqdTtnMt5Q6kdofmx85VFG_xoh9b3qZRce30tQtj9vpHaS8n5n0EnJU6rS6BBl14GRNTo1J_FX3ogMIZ7Qg9o7WzSLWB5fo61SB_M95V6HSf0JjdEUI.png\" alt=\"YouTube Premium\" class=\"wp-image-10393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NvYMH_9NWtNeHp4ZE1kaPe_hNT3eudf_7WbMZqdTtnMt5Q6kdofmx85VFG_xoh9b3qZRce30tQtj9vpHaS8n5n0EnJU6rS6BBl14GRNTo1J_FX3ogMIZ7Qg9o7WzSLWB5fo61SB_M95V6HSf0JjdEUI.png 968w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NvYMH_9NWtNeHp4ZE1kaPe_hNT3eudf_7WbMZqdTtnMt5Q6kdofmx85VFG_xoh9b3qZRce30tQtj9vpHaS8n5n0EnJU6rS6BBl14GRNTo1J_FX3ogMIZ7Qg9o7WzSLWB5fo61SB_M95V6HSf0JjdEUI-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NvYMH_9NWtNeHp4ZE1kaPe_hNT3eudf_7WbMZqdTtnMt5Q6kdofmx85VFG_xoh9b3qZRce30tQtj9vpHaS8n5n0EnJU6rS6BBl14GRNTo1J_FX3ogMIZ7Qg9o7WzSLWB5fo61SB_M95V6HSf0JjdEUI-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there isn&#8217;t a direct Google Search premium service that removes ads from search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-way-to-remove-ads\">The Best Way to Remove Ads&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to remove ads on Google Search and elsewhere on the web is to install an ad blocker. Make sure to get one that blocks ads on Google Search &#8211; not all of them do. uBlock is a good option, but do your own research to ensure it suits you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to note is that just because you stop seeing ads (or personalized ads, at least), that doesn\u2019t mean your personal data is not being sold to advertisers. In fact, data brokers (such as Whitepages, Spokeo, and Intelius) are actively harvesting your data and selling it to third-party advertisers for a minimal fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you can opt out of data brokers to prevent them from collecting and selling your personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you will need to opt out of every data broker with a profile on you, and you\u2019ll most likely have to repeat the process, as data brokers are notorious for reactivating accounts when new information about you is uncovered online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative, you can subscribe to a data removal service such as DeleteMe to handle the opt-out process for you and reduce the likelihood of your personal information being used to target you with ads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After getting bombarded by personalized ads, I made it my mission to learn how to remove ads from Google Search results. 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