How To Eliminate Spotify Ads Effectively

Ads can be a real pain, especially if you just wanna listen to your playlist or podcast without interruptions. It’s kind of annoying to deal with ads popping up just when you’re getting into a song or catching a good part of a show. Knowing how to get rid of them — legally, of course — can make quite a difference. Whether you’re on a computer, phone, or whatever device, there are a few options to consider. This guide covers the legit ways to cut back on ads, mostly with Spotify’s own solutions, plus some caveats about ad blockers that try to do it unofficially.

• Understand how Spotify’s free vs.premium works
• Learn how to upgrade and subscribe to Premium
• Explore the risks of using ad blockers

So, the main thing to remember: ads are exclusive to the free version of Spotify. If ads are bothering enough, the most straightforward fix is signing up for Premium. It’s not cheap, but it’s reliable, and it’s officially supported. You can start by clicking on the Upgrade button in the app or on the website, which takes you to the Spotify Premium plans page. Here, you’ll see options starting at R$19.90 per month, including family packs for sharing with up to six people. Once you pick a plan and complete payment — whether it’s a credit card, debit card, boleto, or prepaid card — your account switches to Premium, and the ads vanish. Easy as that, at least in theory.

How to subscribe to Premium and remove Spotify ads

Follow these steps to upgrade:

• Open the Spotify app or head to https://www.spotify.com in your browser.
• Find the “Upgrade” button, usually at the top right or in the menu.
• Click it. This redirects you to the Premium plans page where you can see your options.
• Select the plan you want — individual, duo, family, or student.
• Complete the payment process. On some setups, this might mean entering your card info or choosing boleto or prepaid options (if available in your country).
• Once confirmed, your account should switch to Premium almost instantly, and ads should stop showing up in the app.

Sometimes, the subscription might take a few minutes or ask you to restart the app, but usually it’s pretty quick. Fun fact: Spotify sometimes offers a free month for new users, so be on the lookout for those promos, even if it’s just for trying out Premium before committing.

Extra tip:

If using a credit or debit card isn’t ideal, check if the platform accepts boleto or prepaid cards — some countries or regions might have different options, so it’s worth exploring the payment methods available in your profile settings or during checkout. Just be aware that Spotify’s policies change sometimes; they seem a bit serious about sticking to their rules, especially when it comes to unofficial ad-blocking tools.

Is it possible to use ad blockers on Spotify?

Real quick — and kind of shady — using ad blockers or extensions to mute Spotify ads isn’t exactly on the right side of the rules.

There are third-party extensions out there that claim to completely silence or block ads on the web or desktop app. Some people say these tools work, but they come with a big warning: this is against Spotify’s terms of service. Back in March 2019, Spotify updated their policies to explicitly say you can’t “circumvent or block ads or create tools to do so.” Play by those rules, and it’s just a matter of time before your account might get suspended or even banned if they catch you using these tools.

Of course, the gamble is up to the user. If it works, it’s kind of a miracle, but if Spotify detects you’re using ad blockers, they can just shut down the account. It’s kind of annoying, but that’s how they keep the lights on, right?

On some setups, these blockers might actually work initially — then suddenly stop working after an update or two. Because, of course, Spotify has to make it harder than necessary to avoid losing revenue. So, if you really wanna keep ads away, the legit way (Premium) is much safer long-term.

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