How to Get Rid of Sponsored Ads on Facebook

Facebook ads are a great tool that allows businesses to reach their target audiences that too with precision. But obviously, as a user, you will find this constant flow of sponsored ads in your news feed annoying. So if you’re tired of seeing irrelevant and repetitive ads then there are several ways to get rid of these sponsored ads on Facebook.

How Do Facebook Ads Work

Facebook collects vast amounts of data about its users. This includes their interest, the type of content they engage most with, as well as demographics. This data is then used to target you with specially designed ads considering these factors.

Sponsored ads on Facebook appear in various areas like posts in your news feed, sidebar ads, and sponsored stories.

Method 1: Adjust Your Ad Preferences

Facebook has this option to customize your ad preferences which will allow you to control the types of ads you see.

1. Open Facebook and tap on the three-line icon in the top right corner.
2. Tap on Select Settings & Privacy and then on Settings.
3. Tap on Accounts Centre and then on Ad preferences under Account settings.

You can customize your Ad settings here.

Method 2: Adjust Ad Topics

Ad topics are the section where you can view and manage interests and categories that Facebook uses to show you ads. You can remove as well as add interests according to your preferences.

1. Follow the steps mentioned in Method 1 till Step 3.
2. Tap on Ad topics and then on Review topic choices.
3. Tap on See less for the topics you don’t want.

Method 3: Remove Advertisers You’ve Seen

In settings, you can also see businesses and advertisers that have uploaded your information to Facebook for ad-targeting purposes.

1. Follow the steps mentioned in Method 1 till Step 3.
2. Tap on Advertisers you’ve seen and then on Hide Ads for advertisers that you do not want to see ads anymore.

Method 4: Change Ad Settings

The Ad Settings section allows you to control how Facebook will use your information from partners and other sources to show you ads. You can choose to limit or disable the use of this data for ad targeting.

1. Follow the steps mentioned in Method 1 till Step 3.
2. Tap on Ad settings and select Activity information from ad partners.
3. Tap on Review setting and check for settings.

Method 5: Report Offensive or Inappropriate Ads

You can also report ads to Facebook. It will not only help you hide them from your news feed but also improve your ad suggestions.

1. Locate the sponsored ad in your news feed.
2. Tap on three dots in the top-right corner of the ad and then on Report ad.
3. Choose the reason for reporting the ad, such as Offensive content, Misleading or false information, or Irrelevant to me.
4. Tap on Done to report.

Also Read: How to Delete Recent Ad Activity on Facebook on Android

So this is how you can get rid of sponsored ads on Facebook. If you have any queries or suggestions, let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to TechCult for more such helpful guides.