Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]

You may have seen an uptick in Temu ads on Snapchat, Meta, and other platforms recently. Even non-Temu users may be experiencing an influx of seemingly endless advertisements. A quality ad blocker, plus a few updated security settings, can help you get rid of unwanted ads and clean up your online experience.

We’ve tested a lot of ad blockers and have tips below on how to block Temu ads in-app, on your device, and in your browsers. The best ad blockers will work on mobile and with computers, including offering extensions for your browsers. For step-by-step instructions, check out the methods below.

How to stop Temu adds in-app

Some ad blockers help you block in-app ads, but they are few and far between. While ads may be annoying, personalized ads are invasive. The good news is that these targeted ads can be turned off.

You may have luck removing ads on smartphones, like using the 1Blocker app on iPhone or the AdBlock app on Android. Otherwise, we suggest turning off targeted ads via the tested method below:

1. Open your Temu app.
2. Tap the You icon at the bottom.
3. Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner.
4. Tap Privacy in the upper right corner.
5. Under Personalized advertising, tap the “here” link.
6. Toggle off.

You can tap the “here” link under Additional privacy options if you’d like more options, like requesting your data. Reducing the amount of data shared and stored can help make Temu safer, although there will still be some data collection like cookies you can’t avoid.

How to get rid of Temu ads online

Good quality ad blockers make removing ads from your online browser easy. We used Total Adblock because it is powerful and easy to install. Follow the simple steps below to stop Temu and other ads online:

1. Download your chosen ad blocker.
2. Install and activate your ad blocker.
3. Install and activate the browser extensions.
4. Browse the internet.

Block Temu ads on Google search

You can turn off personalized ads that use your browsing data. Temu ads, like many personalized ads, are served to you based on where you’ve gone on the internet. To stop personalized ads from Temu and other sources on Google Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Go to My Ad Center.
2. Toggle off Personalized ads.

Block Temu ads on YouTube

Similar to disabling ads on Google Search, you can also shut off personalized ads on YouTube (and many other platforms like Facebook and Instagram).

To turn off personalized YouTube ads on a desktop:

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Channel.
4. Click Advanced Settings.
5. Scroll to the bottom section named Advertisements.
6. Check the box for Disable interest-based ads.

To turn off personalized YouTube ads on iOS:

1. Sign in to the YouTube app.
2. Tap your profile icon.
3. Tap Settings (the gear icon).
4. Select Privacy.
5. Tap My Ad Center.
6. You’ll be prompted to confirm your Google email address (since Google owns YouTube) or input a passcode for 2FA.
7. In the Google My Ad Center, toggle off Personalized ads.

How to block Temu ads on mobile

Some apps like Total Adblock, 1Blocker, and Adblock can block ads on your mobile devices. Some may work in various apps, but all of them should work on your mobile browser once you install the extension. 1Blocker and Total Adblock work great on iOS, while Total Adblock and NordVPN Threat Protection are ideal for Android devices.

You can also turn off personalized ads directly from your mobile device’s settings. To do that, follow these steps:

Get rid of Temu ads on iPhone

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.
3. Scroll down and tap Apple Advertising.
4. Toggle off Personalized Ads.

Get rid of Temu ads on Android

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Ads.
3. Opt out of Interest Based Ads.

Why am I seeing so many Temu ads?

Temu has a seemingly endless marketing budget, and Meta has zero qualms about taking that money and spamming you with ads. Even if you aren’t a Temu user, you’ve likely seen ads on your Meta accounts like Facebook and Instagram as well as other places online. Meta’s tracking is so far-reaching and so pervasive that none of us can actually escape it, even if we don’t use its products.

One of the best ways to reduce Meta’s grasp on you and stop Facebook tracking is to delete its apps from your devices. We know, that seems like a lot, but you can access those platforms via a secure browser like Brave or DuckDuckGo. This is actually how we use Facebook. While it may feel inconvenient, it’s definitely more secure.

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Bottom line

Temu’s seemingly unlimited marketing spending means you’re probably seeing ads for the service everywhere. It can become more than just a pest, so understanding the methods for removing those annoying ads can save you a lot of time and frustration. Disconnecting personalized, targeted ads won’t just save you from Temu, it’ll also help protect your privacy.

To take this one step further, install one of the best ad blockers available on your devices. You’ll block ads and protect your privacy. Ad blockers give you a clean, stress-free online experience. Once you do, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try one sooner.