How to Block Spotify Ads on Android/iOS/PC/Mac [15 Methods]

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.

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.

1. Spotube (iPhone/Android/Windows/Linux/Mac)

Spotube is a lightweight, open-source music streaming client that integrates with Spotify but allows users to block ads. Unlike the official Spotify app, Spotube is developed independently and doesn't contain any built-in ads. This tool also allows you to download Spotify music as local files. However, it's worth noting that Spotube stream and download your Spotify music from YouTube. You can go ahead and install it if you don't mind that.

Step 1. Go to the download page of Spotube and download the corresponsive version as your device: https://spotube.krtirtho.dev/downloads.

Step 2. After installation, open Spotube and navigate to the settings. Click on 'Connect with Spotify' and log into your account.

Step 3. You can now browse your entire Spotify music collection within Spotube and enjoy an ad-free listening experience.

2. Soundbound (iPhone/Android/Windows/Linux/Mac)

Soundbound is a cross-platform music app that delivers an ad-free experience similar to Spotify Premium, without subscription fees. Originally Android-only as Spotiflyer's successor, it now supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS. It allows you to download Spotify music locally as well. But the app is not very stable yet.

Step 1. Access the official Soundbound GitHub repository and obtain the suitable installation file for your device: https://soundbound.app/installation/

Step 2. Post-installation, navigate back to the Soundbound installation page. Find and select the "Copy Repo URL" option to duplicate the most recent official repository link.

Step 3. Launch the Soundbound application. If asked to include a source, select "Open Preferences" from the main screen.

Step 4. Navigate to "Available Source Repos", then choose "Add Repo". Provide a name for the repository, insert the copied URL, and confirm by tapping "Add".

Step 5. Lastly, access your Spotify account through the settings. You'll now have the ability to explore your Spotify music library—similar to Spotube—and experience Spotify without advertisements.

3. Spotilife (iOS)

Spotilife is a modified version of the official Spotify app, designed for iOS users who want access to some Spotify Premium features for free. For example, it can block Spotify ads on iPhone. Additionally, you can enjoy unlimited skips, and high-quality audio streaming with Spotilife. However, offline downloads are not available. However, you should caution that using Spotilife may get your account banned, it's better to use a burner account with Spotilife.

Here's how to sideload Spotilife onto your iOS device to block Spotify ads on iPhone, using a tool called Sideloadly.

Step 1. Download the latest Spotilife IPA file from a trusted source.

Step 2. Install Sideloadly from sideloadly.io on your computer.

Step 3. Connect your iOS device, open Sideloadly, select your device, and add the Spotilife IPA file. Enter your Apple ID if prompted.

Step 4. Click 'Start' in Sideloadly to sideload Spotilife. Follow any on-screen instructions.

Step 5. On your iOS device, go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'VPN & Device Management' to trust the app. Open Spotilife, log in to Spotify, and enjoy Premium features.

1. Blockify(Chrome/Edge/FireFox)

Blockify is a browser extension available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox that helps block ads on the Spotify web player. It's a dedicated Spotify ads remover designed to provide an ad-free listening experience when using Spotify through your web browser. Here we will demonstrate how to use it in chrome:

Step 1. Go to Chrome Web Store in your browser: https://chromewebstore.google.com/.

Step 2. In the top search bar, type 'Blockify' and press Enter to find the extension.

Step 3. On the extension's detailed information page, click "Add to Chrome" to install it in your browser.

Step 4. Now go to spotify.com and log into your account. While you're listening to Spotify music, Blockify will automatically detect and skip ads, ensuring a seamless listening experience.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Here we will demonstrate the detailed steps on how to block ads on Android:

Step 1. Go to the Google Play Store app on your phone and search for AdBlock.

Step 2. Look for the results with the same logo as in the picture above. tap on 'Install' to install it on your phone.

Step 3. When you open it after installation, it will prompt you to install Samsun internet browser, follow the instruction and install it if you haven't.

Step 4. Finally, go to spotiy.com and log into your Spotify account. AdBlock will automatically block ads while you're listening to Spotify music there.

1. Spicetify (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Spicetify is a powerful tool that not only allows you to customize Spotify's interface but also helps you block Spotify ads. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Spicetify Marketplace to block Spotify ads:

Step 1. Install Spicetify following the instructions on the linked page with the "Spicetify" alt text above.

Step 2. Open the Spotify client and click the shopping cart icon on the left sidebar to access the Spicetify Marketplace.

Step 3. In the "Extensions" tab, search for "Adblockify" and install it.

Step 4. Restart your Spotify client to apply the changes.

After completing these steps, you won't encounter any audio or video ads on Spotify.

2. SpotX (Windows/Mac/Linux)

SpotX is an open-source Spotify ads blocker that modifies the Spotify client to remove ads and unlock some premium features. It's available for Windows 7-11. Here's how to install SpotX using the bat script method:

Step 1. Navigate to the SpotX GitHub page and locate the "Fast Install/Update" section.

Step 2. Expand the "Full installation" details by clicking the triangle icon next to it.

Step 3. Download the script by clicking on the highlighted "Install_Auto.bat" link.

Step 4. Run the downloaded script by double-clicking it. Grant any necessary permissions when prompted.

Step 5. Once installation is complete, Spotify will automatically launch with ads blocked.

Method 6. Block Ads on Spotify by VPN [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can change your device's apparent location by masking your IP address. This can affect the ads you hear on Spotify, as the platform typically serves ads based on your geographical location. By using a VPN, you might receive ads in different languages, which can be more tolerable than ads in your native language. If you don't understand the language of the ads, you may find them less intrusive or distracting.

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 7. 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.

Method 8. Get Spotify Premium to Block Spotify Ads [Android/iOS/Win/Mac]

If you don't want to bother with the methods mentioned above, blocking Spotify ads with Spotify Premium can be your last resort. 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.