How to Block Spotify Ads on Your Phone or Computer

The best thing about Spotify is that it provides a free version. The worst? The free version comes with a lot of ads and there’s no option to skip them. Don’t forget that Spotify earns billions in revenues through audio promotions, so they are here to stay. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to dodge, limit, or mute those interruptions while grooving to your favorite tunes.

This post will introduce many ways of blocking Spotify ads whether you listen to music on your phone or computer. We’ll run through each method in detail and also show you how to convert Spotify songs to MP3 and get rid of ad problems for good.

Ad blockers look like a simple solution to turn off all commercials on Spotify. However, there is one little caveat: typical blockers will get your account suspended or even lead to a permanent ban. That said, here are the tried and tested ways to filter out Spotify ads for the long haul.

Way 1. Subscribe to Premium

All subscription tiers on Spotify plans cut ads off. If it’s the first time for you to use Spotify Premium, you can get a one-month free trial. Here are the steps for Spotify subscription:

On Mobile

Step 1. Go to spotify.com/premium and tap Get Premium. Then, select View Plans. Enter your credentials and tap on Log in button. Browse through the plans and Get Started to proceed.

Step 2. Choose your payment method (e.g., Credit card) and fill in the required details. Finally, select Start My Spotify Premium. Now, open the Spotify app on Android or iPhone and you can enjoy music without interruptions.

On Windows and Mac, the steps are similar. Just open the Spotify desktop app or navigate to Spotify.com from your browser. And click on the Upgrade button at the top-right corner. Then, click Get Started, choose from the available plans, and make the payment.

Way 2. Use NordVPN

NordVPN comes with a fully-fledged threat protection (aka ad blocking) feature that can effectively counter interruptions on any device. So, if you don’t have an active subscription or are looking for a VPN, it makes more sense to block Spotify ads using NordVPN’s native feature. Plus, you can use its ad protection feature, even when the VPN is disabled in case you are worried about potential throttling.

Follow these steps to use NordVPN to block ads on Spotify mobile apps:

• Download and install NordVPN if you don’t already have it on your iOS or Android device. Then, open the app.



• Tap on Profile.



•  Then, go to Settings.



• Turn on Threat Protection.

Here are the steps to use NordVPN to block Spotify ads on Mac or Windows PC:

The good thing is enabling the web protection in NordVPN’s desktop app will bypass ads, even when you use the Spotify web player to listen to music.  

• Open the NordVPN app and click on the Shield icon.



• Toggle the switch next Ad blocker and wait for a few seconds until it is active.

To completely remove not just audio ads but also banner ads and the pesky pop-ups, you can turn to reliable patching tools that tweak the Spotify desktop client.

SpotX stands out when it comes to such Spotify ad-blockers. It is reliable, safe-to-use, and is available for both Mac and Windows users. However, steps to install SpotX on respective operating systems vary.

SpotX for Windows

Before you move on, it’s important to note that SpotX doesn’t work with the Microsoft Store version of the Spotify app. So, uninstall the current Spotify app if you’re unsure. Then, head to Spotify’s official download page and select Download directly from Spotify.

Step 1. Navigate to the GitHub page for SpotX for Windows and download the desired version.

Step 2. Run the batch file (double-click on the downloaded file). Press OK to confirm the patch installation. This will automatically open the command module.

Step 3. In the command prompt, you will be guided through a series of questions. Simply respond with Y (Yes) to enable a feature or N (No) if you don’t want to install it. You will be greeted with the Installation completed message. Now, open the Spotify app and there will be no ads.

SpotX-Bash for Mac

Step 1. On the Mac, open your Terminal and run the following command: bash <(curl -sSL https://spotx-official.github.io/run.sh)

Step 2. Press the Return key to kick off the patching process. Respond with Y (Yes) or N (No) to enable or skip features. You can open the Spotify app once you see the Installation Success message.

Blocking Spotify ads on Android and iPhone is a little tricky. However, one way to do this is to use a mod or patched version of the Spotify app. Here are some relatively trusted options for Android and iPhone users:

XManager for Android

xManager’s Spotify apps allow you to experience premium features without paying the subscription fee. However, you need to uninstall the official app and have to miss out on new features as a trade-off to block ads. That said, here’s how you can use it on your Android phone:

Step 1. Go to the xManager’s Spotify Updates Telegram channel. Find and download the recent patch of Spotify app.

Step 2. Locate the installation package on your device. Tap on it to install the Spotify file.

Step 3. Launch the xManager Spotify app and log in with your existing Spotify credentials.

TweakBox for iPhone

TweakBox is a 3rd party web-app for iPhone which allows you to install a wealth of third-party apps. You don’t have to jailbreak your iOS device to get apps from the TweakBox’s store.

Step 1. Visit www.tweakboxapp.com on your iPhone’s browser and install TweakBox.

Step 2. Launch TweakBox. In the Apps menu, look for Tweaked Apps. Find Spotify++ and install the app.  

Step 3. After installing the Spotify++ app, go to Settings > General  Profile & Device Management. Select the Spotify++ under Enterprise App section. Then, tap Trust to let iOS use the application.

Now open the Spotify++ app and log in using your Spotify credentials to enjoy an ad-free experience.

All the above ad-blockers can help reduce ads, but they have limitations and there is always the risk of Spotify banning your account. The safest, most reliable solution to remove ads is to build your personal music library using StreamFox for Music.

StreamFox for Music opens up a world of possibilities to save songs, albums, and even entire playlists from Spotify directly to your device. It is important to note that the utility lets you grab multiple items at once and also preserves high-quality output like Spotify Premium.

By default, StreamFox will create a new folder where all the music will be automatically arranged. You can play the songs using the built-in media player or even transfer them to other devices to enjoy a clean, ad-free music listening experience.

StreamFox for Music

• Download Spotify tracks without premium to enjoy music without interruptions.
• Convert songs to various formats, including MP3, FLAC, M4A, WAV, etc.
• Deliver 50x download speed without straining your CPU’s memory.
• Keep the original ID3 tags intact, organizing your saved songs just as they appear on Spotify.

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Steps to download Spotify Songs using StreamFox for an ad-free experience:

Step 1. Download StreamFox for Music on your Mac or Windows PC. Once installed, you will be greeted with a clean interface. Click on the Spotify icon.

Step 2. The Spotify window will pop up. Click Log in and use your free or premium Spotify account.

Step 3. Browse through your library and once you are on the desired album or playlist page, click on the little + icon.

Step 4. StreamFox will line them up for conversion. On the same page, choose MP3 as the format and click the Convert All button.

Head over to the Finished tab and you will find all your freshly downloaded tracks lined up. You can click on any song to play it right within StreamFox’s built-in media player. Or, if you prefer using your favorite app, just click View Output File. This will open up the folder where your music is saved.

Conclusion

Dealing with the ever-present Spotify ads is simple if you know about the best methods like above. However, despite being the best solutions available, the utilities mentioned in the guides still carry some limitations, especially if you are using mod apps like xManager or Spotify++.

For a more reliable and long-term solution, you can consider StreamFox for Music. It allows you to save Spotify songs and build your own music library, so you will never have to worry about any risks and enjoy a true ad-free experience.