Key Takeaways: How to Get Rid of Peacock Ads

• Since Peacock TV is only available in the U.S., you can’t block ads by changing your location. However, you can still use a VPN that comes with an ad blocker.
• The best VPNs for removing commercials from Peacock TV are NordVPN and Surfshark.
• If you want to remove ads for free, consider uBlock Origin, AdGuard or Peacock TV Skipper. 

Peacock TV offers access to movies, live sports and at least 50 always-on channels. However, the standard Premium plan comes with ads. The Premium Plus plan, however, removes ads on all content except for specific shows, channels and live broadcasts (due to licensing issues). Knowing how to block ads on Peacock will vastly improve your experience.

Instead of paying more for a plan that doesn’t even remove all ads, you can use a virtual private network (VPN) with an ad blocker for an ad-free experience. A basic ad-blocker extension will work, but an ad-blocker VPN also lets you protect your browsing and watch Peacock from outside the U.S.

ExpressVPN is the best VPN service available and has a built-in ad blocker. NordVPN and Surfshark have this feature too, and Surfshark’s separate ad-blocker extension for your browser is even better than the built-in one. With these VPNs, you can access any Peacock TV content without running into ad interruptions.

How to Block Ads on Peacock with An Ad-Blocker VPN

Peacock is only available in the U.S., so using a VPN is necessary if you’re outside the country or its territories. By getting a U.S. IP address with a VPN, you can bypass Peacock’s geo-restrictions. If your VPN has a built-in ad blocker, like NordVPN and Surfshark, you can kill two birds with one stone.

We tested how NordVPN’s Threat Protection and Surfshark’s CleanWeb performed against Peacock ads. Surfshark’s browser extension with CleanWeb 2.0 removed Peacock TV ads, but the VPN-packaged CleanWeb 1.0 did not. Threat Protection worked instantly, so we recommend NordVPN for this task over Surfshark.

Here are the steps to block ads with a VPN on Peacock. We’ll use NordVPN as an example.

1. Get a NordVPN Subscription

   Visit the NordVPN website and click on the pricing section. Select a plan and pay for it before registering for an account.

   

2. Download NordVPN

   Download and install the NordVPN client for your appropriate platform, then log in.

   

3. Activate Threat Protection

   On NordVPN’s main screen, click on the shield icon on the left side. Activate threat protection, and you’ll then be able to watch Peacock with zero ads.

   

Peacock will ask you to turn off your ad blocker before you can watch the content, but it’s a futile warning; the show will still play and no ads will appear. 

How to Get Rid of Ads on Peacock For Free

Even if your preferred VPN doesn’t come with an ad blocker, removing ads on Peacock TV isn’t difficult. A reliable ad-blocker extension will provide ad-free streaming without costing a dime. From our list of the best ad blockers, uBlock Origin and AdGuard managed to remove the video ads entirely. We’ll use Google Chrome as the browser example, but these extensions also work on other Chromium-based browsers.

1. Get uBlock Origin

   Launch Google Chrome and open the Chrome Web Store. Search for uBlock Origin and add the extension to Chrome.

   

2. Activate the Extension

   After the extension finishes installing, click on the jigsaw puzzle icon to the right of the browser URL bar and select uBlock Origin. Click on the power button to turn it on.

   

3. Watch Peacock

   Once uBlock Origin is active, you can start watching Peacock TV while the extension blocks ads.

   

Your streaming device has to support Chrome browser extensions to use uBlock Origin or any other extension. 

Best VPNs With Peacock Ad Blockers

By combining a VPN with an ad blocker, you can unblock content, protect yourself and block ads without switching between apps and extensions. Everything is in one program and easy to locate. Here are our recommendations.

1. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the best VPN for streaming, and it offers a long list of built-in features for all servers — including a built-in ad blocker. Plus, its large server network can grant access to locations without ads.

In addition, this VPN service unblocks almost every streaming service out there, including Hulu and BBC iPlayer, and of course Peacock, all while offering fast speeds for effortless streaming.

You can get ExpressVPN on every popular platform and device, with no slowdowns or noticeable stuttering when you watch the content. Our ExpressVPN review has more information, or sign up with ExpressVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

ExpressVPN Plans

• Unlimited GB
• 8
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 6-months plan

1-month plan

$12.95/month

6-months plan

$9.99/month

$59.94 billed every 6 month

Save 22%

15-months plan

$6.66/month

$99.95 billed first 15 months and 12 months thereafter

Save 48%

2. NordVPN

NordVPN is very secure and feature-packed, and our speed tests show it’s also the fastest VPN service around. You can watch your favorite shows and movies without buffering or lag, even if the server you connect to is far away from your location.

Its ad blocker, called Threat Protection, will work without a VPN connection, but the Lite version (primarily for mobile users) requires one. However, we recommend connecting to a server every time to preserve your online privacy and anonymity. Our NordVPN review has more information, or you can try it out yourself using the 30-day money-back guarantee.

Basic

• *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
• Unlimited GB
• 6
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 1-year plan

1-month plan

$12.99/month

1-year plan

$5.74/month

$68.85 billed every year

Save 55%

2-year plan

$3.48/month

$83.43 billed every 2 years

Save 73%

3. Surfshark

Surfshark’s CleanWeb ad blocker is available if you subscribe, but only CleanWeb 2.0, available on the browser extension, will block Peacock TV ads. Fortunately, CleanWeb 2.0 works without requiring a VPN connection. If you’re outside of the U.S., you’ll likely need a VPN connection to access Peacock.

Sky and NOW subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy can access Peacock free, but any other location isn’t supported.

Surfshark also supports unlimited simultaneous connections, allowing many users to watch Peacock TV and other streaming platforms ad-free. Check out our Surfshark review for a deeper look at this VPN, or try it out using the 30-day money-back guarantee.

Surfshark Starter

• Unlimited GB bandwidth, Unlimited devices, Secure VPN, Ad blocker, Cookie pop-up blocker. Plans renew: $185.40 for one year, $370.80 for two years
• Unlimited GB
• Unlimited
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 1-year plan + 2 months

1-month plan

$15.45/month

1-year plan + 2 months

$3.22/month

$41.86 billed every year

Save 79%

2-year plan + 2 months

$2.29/month

$59.54 billed every 2 years

Save 85%

Other Effective Ways of Blocking Ads on Peacock

Some Peacock users find their streaming experience suboptimal due to a poor internet connection when using a VPN. There are other ways to block Peacock ads, both free and paid, though we still recommend using a VPN to preserve your online privacy. 

1. Upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus

The most convenient way to block ads on Peacock TV is to upgrade to the Peacock Premium Plus plan. Doing so dramatically reduces the number of ads displayed — though not all are removed, as some channels, shows, movies and live events will still have ads.

While they’re sparse, it’s still infuriating to pay so much and still see commercials. That’s why we recommend using an ad blocker to watch Peacock, no matter what subscription plan you’re on.

2. Use the Peacock TV Skipper Extension

The Peacock TV Skipper extension does more than block ads. It automatically skips recaps and intros, and fast forward to the next episode once the current one ends — all without you having to click or tap. There’s no need to click or tap manually if you have this extension.

Final Thoughts

Peacock Premium is Peacock’s ad-supported subscription, and upgrading to remove ads costs $6 more per month. Using an ad-blocking VPN or a Peacock ad-blocker extension can get rid of ads quickly. Some of these solutions are free to download, like uBlock Origin, AdGuard and Peacock TV Skipper.

ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark are the best VPN candidates for the job. They get rid of ads effectively without taxing your system or introducing significant slowdowns. Upgrading to the Premium Plus plan always works, but it costs a lot and still displays some ads.

Looking to block annoying ads on other streaming platforms? We have full guides on how to block YouTube ads, Amazon Prime Video ads, Paramount Plus ads, Spotify ads and Netflix ads.

What VPNs did we miss? Do you know of other browser extensions to get rid of the commercials on Peacock? Tell us in the comments section below. Thank you for reading. 

FAQ: Block Ads on Peacock for Free

• Is There a Way to Get No Ads on Peacock?

  The best way to have no ads on Peacock TV is to use an ad-blocker VPN or install an ad-blocker extension.

• Do Ad Blockers Work on Peacock?

  Some ad blockers, like uBlocker Origin, AdGuard and Peacock TV Skipper, work on Peacock, but your streaming device has to support these extensions.

• How Much Is Peacock Without Ads?

  Peacock Premium Plus costs $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year. The annual plan lets you save some money. However, there are still ads due to copyrights when you watch some channels or live events.

• What VPN Does Peacock Work On?

  Besides NordVPN and Surfshark, you can unblock Peacock using ExpressVPN, CyberGhost and Proton VPN, among others.