features" class="doc-internal-link">Ad Blocking on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is built on Chromium, so it supports most Chrome extensions. You can install ad blockers from both the Edge Add-ons store and the Chrome Web Store.
Top 5 Ad Blockers for Edge
1. DNDShield
- Full ad, tracker, and popup blocking
- Video ad skip on streaming platforms
- Clean popup UI designed for simplicity
- 314,000+ blocking rules
- Works natively on Edge (Chromium)
2. uBlock Origin
- Most configurable ad blocker
- Advanced users can create custom rules
- Available on Edge Add-ons store
- Note: Manifest V3 Lite version has fewer features
3. AdGuard
- Good Edge integration
- Available on Edge Add-ons store
- Stealth mode for anti-tracking
- Paid desktop app available for system-wide blocking
4. AdBlock Plus
- Popular and well-known
- Simple interface
- Shows "Acceptable Ads" by default (can be disabled)
5. Ghostery
- Focused on tracker blocking
- Shows tracker details per page
- Privacy-first approach
How to Install on Edge
From Edge Add-ons Store:
- Open edge://extensions
- Click Get extensions for Microsoft Edge
- Search for the ad blocker name
- Click Get → Add extension
From Chrome Web Store:
- Go to chrome.google.com/webstore
- Edge will ask "Allow extensions from other stores" — click Allow
- Search and install
Edge's Built-in Tracking Prevention
Edge has built-in tracking prevention (not ad blocking):
- Go to edge://settings/privacy
- Choose Strict under Tracking prevention
This blocks some trackers but not ads. You still need an extension for ad blocking.
FAQ
Is Edge better than Chrome for privacy? Edge's tracking prevention is better than Chrome's defaults. But for full protection, you still need an ad blocker extension on both browsers.
Do Edge extensions use more memory? No. Edge handles extensions the same way Chrome does (same Chromium engine).