How to get rid of ads on Hulu in 2026

Hulu has amassed over 47 million paying users by capturing their attention with viral exclusives like Handmaid's Tale and Letterkenny. The streaming service partly belongs to Disney, with a possible full acquisition by 2024. However, Disney exclusively brought their exclusive ads, which were already dense on Hulu.

Later on, Hulu took a new direction by dropping subscription prices and increasing ads on its platform. That's how Hulu became one of the most ads-ridden streaming services, sometimes taking up to seven minutes out of every hour of content for ads.

Luckily, there’s a workaround to get rid of ads on Hulu and enjoy uninterrupted streaming. In this article, we provide several straightforward ways to enjoy Hulu without ads with the most reliable ad blocker.

How to get rid of ads on Hulu in 5 steps

1. Pick a trustworthy ad blocker. We recommend Total Adblock, now 80% OFF
2. Download and install the app
3. Launch Total Adblock app and adjust settings to your liking
4. That’s it! The ads are now going to be disabled on Hulu

Get rid of ads on Hulu: detailed guides

Disabling commercials on Hulu with an ad blocker is pretty straightforward. However, the process slightly varies per used device. We prepared detailed guides for each device:

• Block Hulu ads on browsers (Windows, macOS)
• Block Hulu ads on smartphones (iPhone, Android)
• Block Hulu ads with a No Ads plan
• Block Hulu ads with Parental Controls
• Block Hulu ads with a built-in ad blocker

Block Hulu ads on browsers (Windows, macOS)

Blocking ads on Hulu on browsers is pretty easy. Follow our step-by-step instructions below:

1. Choose a reliable ad blocker. We suggest Total Adblock, now 80% off.

   

2. Go to your browser's extensions store and add the Total Adblock extension

   

3. Click on the extension in your browser and turn it on. You can also adjust settings and upgrade your subscription.

   

4. Log in to your Hulu account via your browser and enjoy the ad-free experience!

Watch Hulu ad-free with Total AdBlock

Block Hulu ads on smartphones (iPhone, Android)

Similarly, if you’re streaming Hulu on your mobile device, the setup process is very easy, just follow these steps:

1. Choose an ad blocker for mobile devices. Total Adblock is an excellent lightweight choice!
2. Subscribe to the service and download the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
3. Install the app and log in with your credentials.
4. Launch the app and turn on the ad blocking features.
5. Launch the Hulu app and watch its content without ads!

Block Hulu ads on mobile

Purchase Hulu (No Ads)

An effective yet costly way to experience Hulu without ads is to purchase its Hulu No Ads plan, which is $17.99/month.

Furthermore, you will still see some ads even on a No Ads plan. That's because Hulu has licensing agreements with various entertainment production companies, and they must show ads if required. In other words, No Ads only apply to Hulu exclusive content, and you may see them on other titles.

A No Ads Hulu plan will cost you an additional $17.99 monthly. Meanwhile, you can get Total Adblock for $1.59/month, which will disable all Hulu ads.

Here's how to get No Ads Hulu if you decide to go for it:

1. Go to Hulu's website and select Sign up for Hulu only.
2. Select the left-most Hulu (No Ads) plan.
3. Enter the payment information and buy the service.
4. That’s it! Head over to Hulu and start streaming.

Use Parental Controls

You can block Hulu ads via router parental control settings. It allows parents to specify forbidden websites, and you can add Hulu's ads domain to the list. Here's how:

1. Open your web browser and input your router's default gateway in the address bar.
2. Login with your credentials.
3. Locate the Parental Controls option (usually in the Advanced feature section.)
4. Add an "ads-e-darwin.hulustream.com" domain to the blocklist.
5. Save the settings and enjoy Hulu ad-free!

This method is not 100% reliable, as Hulu can use different domains for different ads.

Use a browser with a built-in ad blocker

If you're tired of blocking Hulu ads on Chrome, you can choose a different web browser with an inbuilt ad blocker. Several options like Opera, UR Browser, or Brave browser are all designed with privacy in mind.

Blocking ads on the Brave browser is extraordinarily easy, so let's take it as an example. Once you download and install the software, navigate to Hulu's website and log in with your credentials. Next to the address bar, notice the Brave Shields icon and make sure the Block Trackers & Ads option is on.

Although it should disable most ads, using a reliable third-party ad-blocking solution like Total Adblock, is advisable due to its robust additional cybersecurity features.

Why does Hulu have so many ads?

Different streaming services pick unique monetization strategies, and focusing on ads is Hulu's way. Before criticizing it (because who likes commercials!), we must say it has a few advantages: a lower subscription price and more content availability.

Hulu is one of the cheaper major streaming services costing several dollars less than Netflix and HBO Max subscription plans. Focusing on ads allows it to keep a competitive subscription price without sacrificing yearly revenue.

Additionally, because Hulu shows more ads, more streaming sites agree to put content there with advertisements. Alongside Hulu's unique content, you will find blockbusters from the Disney+ platform and sports from ESPN+.

Because Hulu has licensing agreements with different streaming service producers and providers, it must adhere to their rules. For example, it can only block ads for Hulu No Ads plan users on its unique content. It cannot take ads down for some Disney+ shows or ESPN+ sports events because that would break the agreement.

Luckily, you can use one of our best ad blockers for Hulu and enjoy a much smoother ad-free experience.

Why you might want to block ads on Hulu

Ads are the enemy of binge-watching. High-quality TV shows build up the drama, and there's nothing worse than a shampoo commercial when the Targaryen dragons take flight on House of the Dragons! But here are some more reasons why you would want to block Hulu ads:

• Save data. Many people stream on mobiles or tablets using limited and expensive broadband data. Disabling ads on them will reduce resource consumption costs.
• Immersive experience. Ads often cut off the show at the most important moment. Because Hulu bombards the viewer every several minutes, it can significantly worsen your streaming experience.
• Watch more content. During one hour of content, Hulu ads may take up to seven minutes, amounting to one hour of ads daily. Block them and add another episode of your favorite TV show to improve binge-watching statistics!

Conclusion

Hulu is a binge-worthy streaming service that offers a plethora of entertaining content. However, we noticed it is much better with an ad blocker, like Total Adblock, because it provides immersion and comfort and saves limited resources.

Due to licensing agreements and its business model, Hulu has more ads than most major streaming services. Furthermore, so many ads will keep interrupting your attention and use expensive mobile data if you stream Hulu outside the home network.

Our recommended method disables Hulu ads and provides additional cybersecurity benefits on top. NordVPN Threat Protection feature will additionally disable trackers, block malicious websites, and protect your online privacy from third-party surveillance.

Alternatively, you can use a web browser with an inbuilt ad blocker or tweak your router to get a similar effect. All these methods have pros and cons, and we hope we have helped you choose the right one.

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