By Luís Daniel Rijo in Display News — Feb 9, 2024

How to remove ads from Gmail

Completely removing all ads from Gmail isn't possible unless you pay for Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). However, you can minimize ad exposure by following these methods.

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Completely removing all ads from Gmail isn't possible unless you pay for Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). However, you can minimize ad exposure by following these methods:

Switch Inbox View

Gmail ads primarily appear in the "Promotions" and "Social" tabs of the tabbed inbox interface. Switching to a different view like "Single Inbox" or "Priority Inbox" hides these tabs and their ads.

Disable Specific Tabs

If you don't utilize the "Promotions," "Social," "Updates," or "Forums" tabs, disable them entirely. Here's how:
- Go to Settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
- Click the Inbox tab.
- Uncheck the boxes next to the tabs you want to disable.
- Click Save Changes.

Opt Out of Personalized Ads

While still seeing ads, you can prevent them from being based on your personal information.
- Visit the Ads Settings page
- Turn off Ads Personalization.

Opting out of personalized ads only affects ad targeting, not their presence.

Gmail is a free service, and ads help support its development. While minimizing ads is possible, completely removing them requires a paid Google Workspace subscription.

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Switch Inbox View

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Opt Out of Personalized Ads

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