{"id":25109,"date":"2023-05-30T18:58:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=25109"},"modified":"2023-05-30T18:59:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:29:04","slug":"block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browser?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Online ads have become common in modern times, reaching every corner of the internet. While ads play a significant role in supporting websites and content creators, they can often disrupt the user experience and hamper productivity. If you use <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/opera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opera<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/opera-gx\">Opera GX<\/a> browsers and wish to remove this annoying advertising, you&#8217;re in the right place. In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how to block ads in the Opera and Opera GX browsers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25130\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-17.jpg\" alt=\"How to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browser?\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-17.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-17-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-17-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65ecae90c6fd2\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65ecae90c6fd2\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/#How_to_Block_Ads_in_Opera_and_Opera_GX_Browser\" title=\"How to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browser?\">How to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browser?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/#Method_1-_Using_Built-in_Ad_Blocker_on_Opera_Desktop\" title=\"Method 1- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Desktop\">Method 1- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/#Method_2-_Using_Built-in_Ad_Blocker_on_Opera_Mobile\" title=\"Method 2- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Mobile\">Method 2- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/#Method_3-_Using_the_Reader_Mode\" title=\"Method 3- Using the Reader Mode\">Method 3- Using the Reader Mode<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Ads_in_Opera_and_Opera_GX_Browser\"><\/span>How to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can enable the preloaded ad blocker to block advertisements and popups in Opera and Opera GX. Besides, you can also use reader mode to read articles without any distractions. Check all the methods in detail below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Using_Built-in_Ad_Blocker_on_Opera_Desktop\"><\/span>Method 1- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both Opera and Opera GX browsers come with a built-in ad-blocking feature. However, you need to enable it in order to use it, as it&#8217;s disabled by default. Here&#8217;s how you can activate an ad blocker:<\/p>\n<h4>For All the Websites<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Opera<\/strong> or <strong>Opera GX<\/strong> browser on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>Easy Setup<\/strong> icon at the top-right side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3243.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker (Web) to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browsers\" width=\"951\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3243.jpg 951w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3243-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3243-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Scroll the menu and turn on the toggle next to <strong>Block Ads<\/strong> and <strong>Block Trackers<\/strong> under the Privacy and Security section.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3244.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker (Web) to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browsers\" width=\"1345\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3244.jpg 1345w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3244-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3244-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3244-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1345px) 100vw, 1345px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>For a Particular Website<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit a website from which you want to remove ads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>shield icon<\/strong> on the address bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3245.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker (Web) to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browsers\" width=\"1072\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3245.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3245-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3245-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3245-768x562.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Finally, turn on the toggle next to <strong>Block Ads<\/strong> and <strong>Block Trackers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25126 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3246.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker (Web) to Block Ads in Opera and Opera GX Browsers\" width=\"1221\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3246.jpg 1221w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3246-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3246-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3246-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1221px) 100vw, 1221px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Using_Built-in_Ad_Blocker_on_Opera_Mobile\"><\/span>Method 2- Using Built-in Ad Blocker on Opera Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also block ads in the mobile version of the Opera and Opera GX browsers, as this feature is also built into the app. Follow the below steps to achieve this.<\/p>\n<h4>On Opera Browser<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Opera app<\/strong> on your handset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>profile icon<\/strong> at the bottom-right side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Here, you will see an <strong>Ad blocking option<\/strong>. If it&#8217;s showing off, tap to enable it.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-25109 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534792\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534792.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534770\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534770.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534751\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534751.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>On Opera GX Browser<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Opera GX app<\/strong> on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>Opera icon<\/strong> at the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Scroll down to the <strong>Privacy section<\/strong> and turn on the toggle next to <strong>Ad blocking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-25109 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534730\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534730.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534706\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534706.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685365534680\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Built-in Ad Blocker Feature (Mobile)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685365534680.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Using_the_Reader_Mode\"><\/span>Method 3- Using the Reader Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like other browsers, Opera also comes with a built-in reader mode that you can use to load webpages without ads. Here&#8217;s how you can use it.<\/p>\n<h4>On Desktop<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open either the <strong>Opera<\/strong> or <strong>Opera GX <\/strong>browsers on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Visit a web page that you want to view without ads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once you open a page, you will see an <strong>open book-like icon<\/strong> on the address bar. Tap on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25124\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3241.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Reader Mode\" width=\"1130\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3241.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3241-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3241-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3241-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The browser will load the article in reader mode for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25125 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3242.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Reader Mode\" width=\"1292\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3242.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3242-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3242-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3242-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>On Mobile<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Opera app<\/strong> on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Head over to a web page where you want to remove ads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After it loads, tap the <strong>reader mode icon<\/strong> on the address bar.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-25109 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685366441523\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Reader Mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441523.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25109\/block-ads-in-opera-and-opera-gx\/batch_1685366441503\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-491x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Using the Reader Mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-768x1600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-737x1536.jpg 737w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503-983x2048.jpg 983w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_1685366441503.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Once you do, Opera will load the page in reading mode instantly. Note that you can only use the reader mode in Opera app and not in the Opera GX as of now.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can block ads in the Opera and Opera GX browsers. I hope the above article helps you read articles without ads in the Opera and Opera GX browsers. Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions about the article. Stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">4 Ways to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17406\/check-browser-version-in-chrome-safari-edge-brave-firefox-opera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">How to Check Browser Version in Google Chrome, Safari, Edge, Brave, Firefox, and Opera?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/20563\/disable-camera-microphone-in-brave-opera-firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">3 Ways to Disable Camera and Microphone in Brave, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online ads have become common in modern times, reaching every corner of the internet. While ads play a significant role in supporting websites and content creators, they can often disrupt the user experience and hamper productivity. 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