9 Effective Ways to Block Ads on Hulu

Encountering ads when watching your favorite Hulu TV shows and movies can be annoying. Waiting for the ads to end can be inconvenient. Here are some tips that can block Hulu ads and offer uninterrupted viewing on Hulu. We also discuss a seamless solution that allows you to download Hulu content on your devices permanently and watch it without these annoying ads.

Part 1: Can You Block Ads on Hulu?

Yes — if you’re on the right plan.

The easiest and most official way? Just upgrade to Hulu (No Ads). That’s the only plan that fully removes ads from on-demand content. (Live TV still shows commercials, even on No Ads plans.)

But what if you’re stuck with the basic ad-supported Hulu?

You’ll have to sit through ads — unless you try some workarounds. While many users say ad blockers can help, just know: they may violate Hulu’s terms of service. Use them at your own risk.

Curious about how people actually skip or block Hulu ads in 2025?

I’ve rounded up 9 tested tricks that work for personal, educational viewing. Let’s dive in.

Part 2: 9 Proven Ways to Block or Skip Hulu Ads in 2025

Let’s explore nine proven ways to block or skip Hulu ads.

Method 1: Upgrade to Hulu (No Ads) Plan

The most reliable (and legal) way to remove ads is simply upgrading your Hulu plan.

Available Options:

• Hulu (No Ads) - $18.99 per month – most shows and movies without ad breaks
• Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN - $95.99 per month – Hulu and Live TV Disney content do not have ads, whereas ESPN comes with ads.

Step 1: Log in to your Hulu account. Mobile app users must upgrade through a web browser because Hulu does not offer an in-app plan upgrade for the iOS and Android platforms.

Step 2: Type in the email and password you use with Hulu and click “log in.”

Step 3: Click your “profile icon” and select “Account” from the drop-down menu. 

Step 4: Click “Your Subscription” followed by “Manage Plan.”

Step 5: Select the “No Ads” plan and click "Review Changes".

Note: Live TV content may still have ads

Method 2. Use StreamFox to Download Hulu Videos Ad-Free

Upgrading to the Hulu (No Ads) plan costs money. Let us explore an idea where you need not upgrade to a new Hulu plan and still enjoy an ad-free experience. StreamFox for Video, the Eassiy One-stop Streaming Video Downloader, is a handy video converter tool that allows you to download Hulu content on your devices permanently for offline viewing without ads.

Step by Step Process:

Step 1: Download the StreamFox tool from the official website. Check your OS before downloading, as StreamFox offers different versions for MacOS and Windows.

Step 2: Open StreamFox and choose Hulu from the six options on the screen.

Step 3: Access your Hulu account via StreamFox’s integrated browser.

Step 4: Go to Hulu’s library and select the movie you want to download. Drag the title into the box marked “+.”

Alternatively, enter the URL in the search bar and add it to the queue.

Step 5: If you want to download multiple videos, check the respective boxes and confirm your action.

Step 6: Customize your video by changing the resolution. By default, StreamFox offers 1080p.

Step 7: Choose your preferred video output format from MP4, MKV, and MOV. If downloading multiple videos, check the respective boxes and then choose the video format collectively. Click “Convert All” to start downloading the videos.

Step 8: Wait for the downloads to finish. They are stored in the Finished section. Click “View Output File” to watch the downloaded videos.

Method 3: Install Ghostery or Similar Ad Blockers

Ad-blocking tools can help block Hulu ads. Ghostery and uBlock Origin are popular, but they may not work reliably on Hulu due to DRM. Ghostery works on almost all platforms and devices. It is free and easy to install. Besides blocking cookies and trackers on Hulu, it also blocks ads from non-private search engines and websites. Its user-friendly interface makes it the preferred ad-blocking tool for blocking Hulu ads.

Steps to install Ghostery to block ads

Step 1: Visit the official Ghostery website to download the software. You can also access it via your browser or device’s download store.

Step 2: Depending on your OS, the step-by-step instructions differ. Follow the appropriate instructions until you install the extension.

Step 3: On successful installation, the Ghostery icon will appear on the toolbar.

Ghostery does not require any customization. The tool starts working immediately after installation.

Method 4: Use Chrome Developer Tools Hack

If you do not want to install third-party software tools and ad-blockers, the Chrome Developer Tools hack should work. It could be clumsy, but it works well.

Step 1: Open Hulu in two tabs.

Step 2: Mute the volume in one tab and fast forward to the first ad.

Step 3: Start watching Hulu on the second tab. When you reach the first ad, pause Hulu and fast forward to the second ad.

Step 4: Access the first tab and start watching from where you paused earlier. As you reach the second ad, pause Hulu and watch the content on the second tab.

Repeat this process on both tabs until you have viewed the entire video.

Note: It looks clumsy and works inconsistently, but it is worth trying.

Method 5: Create a Router Ad Filter (DNS / Web Filtering)

Router web filtering can help block ads from unsafe web pages. Set up Pi-hole or DNS filtering at home. It blocks ad domains globally for all devices. However, setting up router web filtering requires some technical expertise. Let's explore the process step-by-step.

Step 1: Note down the IP address of your router. It is available in the router documentation or on the sticker attached to the router’s backside.

Open the web browser and enter the router's IP address in the URL bar.

Step 3: Go to Settings > Advanced Options and navigate to “Web Filtering.”

Step 4: Add “ads-e-darwin.hulustream.com” domain to the web filtering option.

Step 5: Save the settings. Restart the router to allow the settings to take effect.

Generally, this method works, and you will not view annoying ads on Hulu again.

Note: This method requires technical setup and is not beginner-friendly.

Method 6: Use Hulu Ad Skip Apps

A Hulu ad skipper can help you watch Hulu videos without ads. AdLock, a Hulu ad skipper, works with Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. While official play stores do not support AdLock, you can download the software from the official website. Installing the paid version is better because it offers better benefits, like whitelisting sites to display approved ads.

Step 1: Visit the AdLock official website.

Step 2: Go to the product menu. Select “AdLock for Windows.”

Step 3: Press "Download".

Step 4: Once downloaded, double-click “AdLock_Installer.exe.”

Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to install AdLock.

Step 6: Open AdLock. Turn on ad blocking by clicking it ON.

Method 7: Use Brave Browser with Shields On

Traditional browsers require you to install ad blockers to block Hulu ads. If you do not want to install ad blockers, try Brave, a special browser with a built-in ad and tracker blocker. It automatically blocks ads and sometimes bypasses Hulu's lighter ads.

Step 1: Install the Brave browser on your device.

Step 2: Open Brave and access “Settings.”

Step 3: Go to the “Shields” section.

Step 4: Click “Trackers and ads tracking.”

Step 5: Click on the drop-down menu and select Standard or Disabled.

Method 8. Leveraging Parental Controls

While parental controls are mainly designed to limit mature or age-inappropriate content, they can also be strategically used to reduce ad exposure on Hulu—especially when setting up profiles for children or teens.

How Parental Controls Help:

Hulu may adjust ad frequency or content based on profile age settings. By setting a profile for viewers under 13 or using "Kid-friendly" mode, Hulu will typically serve fewer or more filtered ads. This won’t eliminate all ads, but it can lead to a cleaner, less intrusive viewing experience.

Steps:

Step 1. Go to your Hulu Account Settings.

Step 2. Navigate to Profiles > Create/Edit Profile.

Step 3. Enable “Kids” Mode or set an age below 13.

Step 4. Use this profile for streaming—you may notice fewer disruptive ads.

Method 9: Try Android Ad Blocking with Blokada (Mobile Users)

Blokada app blocks network-level ads. It may work with the mobile Hulu app, but results vary.

Part 3: Best Hulu Ad Blocker Tools – 2025 Comparison Table

Part 4: FAQs on Blocking Hulu Ads

1. How to block Hulu ads on a smart TV?

The simplest method to block Hulu ads on a smart TV is to upgrade to the Hulu (No Ads) plan. Router ad filtering can also block Hulu ads. However, Hulu rotates domains. Therefore, this method is not 100% reliable. Other methods, like using a DNS ad-blocker and ad-blocking DNS services, also work with smart TVs.

2. How to skip Hulu ads on a phone?

Upgrading to the Hulu (No Ads) plan works the best. AdLock can also block ads system-wide in the Hulu app. DNS Ad-blocking works inconsistently. The two-tab method appears clumsy, but it works.

3. Is it possible to block Hulu ads with pfBlockerNG?

Blocking Hulu ads with pfBlockerNG is technically challenging and often ineffective because of technical limitations.

Conclusion

Frequent ads during Hulu movies and TV shows can be annoying as they affect the flow. If you want to enjoy uninterrupted viewing, switching over to the Hulu (No Ads) plan is the best option. However, alternatives exist that require you to install specific software and make technical changes to settings. This article discussed nine workable ways to block Hulu ads. Use them to enjoy uninterrupted Hulu viewing.