Removing Total Adblock is a straightforward process on most browsers and on Windows. The extension can be turned off or removed from your browser’s extensions page, and the Windows application can be uninstalled through system settings. This guide walks through each method and then shows a free, privacy-respecting replacement.
Why do people remove Total Adblock?
Total Adblock is a browser extension and mobile app for blocking ads and trackers, but it comes with a paid subscription model, and the free version is limited: it historically excluded the top websites on Alexa’s rankings from blocking, meaning major sites still show ads unless you pay. Add in reports of subscription cancellations being difficult, and many users decide they would rather switch to a free, no-restriction blocker.
Whatever your reason, replace rather than simply remove. Browsing without any ad blocker exposes you to intrusive ads, tracking scripts, and malvertising. For background on what blockers actually stop, see our what is an ad blocker explainer and our malware protection overview.
How to remove Total Adblock from Chrome
Remove via the extensions page
- Open a new Chrome tab and type
chrome://extensionsin the address bar, then press Enter. - Locate Total Adblock in the list of installed extensions.
- Click Remove.
- Confirm by clicking Remove again in the dialog.
- Restart Chrome to apply the changes.
Remove via Chrome settings
- Click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
- Choose Extensions, then Manage extensions.
- Find Total Adblock.
- Toggle the switch to the off position to disable it temporarily, or click Remove to uninstall it permanently.
- Confirm and restart Chrome.
How to remove Total Adblock from Microsoft Edge
- Open a new tab and type
edge://extensionsin the address bar. - Find Total Adblock and click Remove.
- Confirm the removal.
- Restart Edge.
How to remove Total Adblock from other Chromium browsers
Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi use the same Chromium extension system:
- Operago to
opera://extensions. - Bravengo to `brave://extensions**.
- Vivaldigo to
vivaldi://extensions.
In each case, locate Total Adblock, click Remove, confirm, and restart the browser.
How to remove Total Adblock from Windows
If you installed the Total Adblock desktop application:
- Open the Start menu and search for Add or remove programs and open it, or open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
- Scroll to find Total Adblock.
- Select it and choose Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.
- Restart your computer to make sure all services stop cleanly.
How to remove Total Adblock from a Mac
Total Adblock is primarily distributed as a browser extension and a Windows app, not a standard macOS application bundle. If you installed it on a Mac, the typical removal path is through the browser extensions page as described above for Chrome or Edge. If a helper application is present, remove it from the Applications folder and check System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items for any Total Adblock agents.
How to cancel a Total Adblock subscription
Removing the extension or app does not automatically cancel a paid subscription. You may need to:
- Cancel through the payment provider: if you subscribed via a credit or debit card, contact the provider. If via PayPal, manage the subscription from your PayPal account. If via Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel through the respective store’s subscription settings.
- Email Total Adblock at
cancel@totaladblock.comwith the subject line “Unsubscribe request”, including your account email and the date you want the cancellation to take effect. - Call customer support on 833-201-8682 if you need live assistance and be ready with your account details.
Keep copies of all confirmation emails until you see the subscription lapse on your payment method.
Can you get a refund from Total Adblock?
Possibly. Contact the Total Adblock help center through the support tab in the extension or through their website. Refund processing is quoted at 24 to 48 hours for approval in some cases, but it can take up to seven business days depending on the payment method. Refunds go back to the original payment method: card, PayPal, or the Apple/Google store per its own policies. Review the General Terms and Conditions in the help center for the applicable refund requirements.
What should you use instead of Total Adblock?
Choose a blocker with no paid tier, no account requirement, and no built-in site whitelist that you have to pay to disable. ProBlocker fits that profile:
- 100% free, no subscription, no premium feature lockout.
- No Acceptable Ads and no paid whitelisting of advertiser sites.
- Zero user data collected, filtering runs locally on your device.
- Blocks YouTube pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads, popups, banners, and malware domains.
- Runs EasyList, EasyPrivacy, uBlock Origin filters, and custom YouTube rules updated daily.
- Available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, and Android.
For more options and how the top tools compare on privacy, cost, and effectiveness, see our best ad blocker comparison and our transparency explainer on how free ad blockers are funded.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to remove Total Adblock from my browser? Yes. Removing an extension from the extensions page is a standard, safe operation.
What are good alternatives after removing Total Adblock? Free, no-data, Manifest V3-native blockers such as ProBlocker, along with vetted options we compare in our best ad-blocker guide.
How do I disable Total Adblock only on certain sites? Use the extension icon in the toolbar and select the option to disable on the current site, or add the site to the blocklist/whitelist in the extension settings. Note: the free version of Total Adblock leaves major sites unblocked by design until you pay.
Can removing Total Adblock slow my browser? Generally no. Removing a blocker can make pages load more ad content, which may feel heavier, but the browser itself is not slowed by the removal.
How do I avoid difficulty canceling in the future? Choose a blocker with no paid tier. ProBlocker has no subscription to cancel and no account that needs closing.