Why do I still see ads when my VPN is active?

There is a common misconception that enabling a VPN automatically removes ads from the internet. Traditional VPNs only encrypt your network traffic and mask your IP, but they allow ads and trackers to pass through your browser unchecked.

The difference between encryption and local interception

VPNs do not inspect web code. AdBlock Network performs local network request interception. To keep your device secure, it performs read-only asynchronous requests to multiple independent endpoints to update your perimeter firewall, blocking requests at the Address layer without interfering with your VPN tunnel.