How to Block Ads on Pinterest

Are Pinterest ads ruining your inspiration flow?
You’re not alone. Many users want to browse Pinterest without ads—and we get it. Promoted Pins can be disruptive, repetitive, and downright annoying when you’re looking for creative ideas, recipes, or DIY projects.

In this updated guide, we’ll show you how to get rid of ads on Pinterest using its internal settings and a powerful Pinterest ad blocker like AdLock. Whether you’re using Pinterest on Android, Windows, macOS, or a browser, we’ll help you remove ads from Pinterest and make your feed clean, focused, and ad-free.

Works for Android, Windows, macOS, and all major browsers.

You may also like our article with tips on how to block Dailymotion ads.

Why Does Pinterest Have So Many Ads?

Pinterest shows promoted Pins to monetize the platform. These ads are tailored to your activity but often miss the mark. Pinterest ads include:

• Product suggestions
• Sponsored content from retailers
• Event promotions
• Lifestyle brand placements

Even if some ads are relevant, many users prefer a Pinterest experience without ads, especially when trying to stay focused.

Pinterest’s Weight Loss Ad Policy

Pinterest is the only major social media platform that bans weight loss ads. Since 2021, it has prohibited:

• Content referencing BMI
• Body-shaming or unrealistic body types
• Weight loss products and services

While this policy promotes user well-being, it doesn’t stop other intrusive ads. That’s why users still want to remove ads on Pinterest more broadly.

How to Adjust Pinterest Ad Settings (Browser Only)

Pinterest allows limited ad control through its settings. Here’s how to get fewer ads on Pinterest:

1. Open Pinterest on your desktop
2. Go to Settings > Privacy and Data
3. Uncheck: “Use information from our partners…”
4. Save your changes

You can also:

• Hide or report individual ads
• Block advertisers
• Turn off personalized ads

⚠️ These steps help you get less ads on Pinterest — but not remove them completely.

How to Block Pinterest Ads with AdLock

Want to fully block Pinterest ads? Here’s how AdLock works on each platform:

✅ On Windows

Pinterest in your browser? Use AdLock to eliminate ads system-wide:

1. Download AdLock for Windows
2. Install and launch the app
3. AdLock will block:
   • Promoted Pins
   • Sidebar banners
   • Video and display ads across all sites

Want to whitelist a site? Go to Ad Blocking > Allow List > Add Item.

✅ On macOS

AdLock is also an effective Pinterest ad blocker for Mac users:

1. Download AdLock for macOS
2. Drag it into Applications and open the app
3. Follow setup steps and grant necessary permissions
4. AdLock will begin blocking:
   • Pinterest promoted Pins
   • YouTube ads
   • Banners in Safari and Chrome

💡 Customize rules in Preferences to fine-tune your browsing.

✅ On Android

Pinterest’s mobile app makes ad blocking tricky, but AdLock helps reduce ads significantly:

1. Install AdLock for Android
2. Open the app, then go to Menu > Check Updates > Update All
3. Enable HTTPS filtering under Settings
4. Install the CA certificate to allow full ad blocking

Due to how Pinterest serves content and ads together, it’s hard to block just the ads, but AdLock minimizes them across most apps.

Read also: How to skip redirects on Android

Conclusion

Pinterest is meant to inspire, not irritate. But constant ads can ruin the experience.
While Pinterest’s settings let you get fewer ads, they don’t remove them entirely. The most reliable way to stop ads on Pinterest is by using a professional tool like AdLock.

📌 Try AdLock today to enjoy Pinterest without ads — just pure creative flow.

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