Website advertisements cannot be blocked by the Edge pop-up blocker. Edge also does not prevent a pop-up from opening if you select a button or link on a web page.

How do I block ads? This blocks most ads. You may still see a few ads that Adblock Plus has determined acceptable. If you prefer to browse completely ad-free, follow these steps:

Use the pop-up blocker in Microsoft Edge with your keyboard and a screen reader to prevent websites from automatically opening a new window, tab, or a partial window on top of your current webpage.

In Microsoft Edge, select Extensions located to the right of your browser address bar, then select Manage extensions. Select the toggle next to the extension you want to turn off.

Select View site information to the left of your address bar. Under Permissions for this site > Notifications, choose Block from the drop-down menu. Note: You can resubscribe to a website's …

Learn about how tracking prevention works in Microsoft Edge. Adjust your tracking prevention setting to detect and block known trackers.

Select Privacy, then turn on or off the setting for Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity including history, usage, favorites, web content, and other browsing data to personalize Microsoft Edge and …

Learn how to use InPrivate browsing in Microsoft Edge if you don't want your browsing data saved on your PC.

Overview Windows security Get help with Windows safety View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge Delete and manage cookies Find and lock a lost Windows device Windows privacy BitLocker …

Microsoft Edge has features that help you and your content stay safe online. We automatically block websites and content downloads that are reported to be malicious.