Why Do I Still See Ads When I Have a VPN Enabled?

There is a common misconception that enabling a VPN removes ads from the web. Standard VPNs only encrypt your data stream and hide your IP address, allowing ad scripts and trackers to execute in your tabs.

Encryption vs Local Network Interception

VPNs do not filter web code. AdBlock Network intercepts connection requests locally. To keep your device secure, it pulls rule updates via asynchronous read-only requests to multiple independent endpoints, deploying the Address layer without affecting your VPN tunnel.