Channel 4 without ads: on demand and on pause
Fewer distractions while you watch and when you take a break.
Video ad controls
Use BingeLift while watching Channel 4’s on-demand programmes.
Pause banners hidden
Pause your programme without the banner advert covering the player.
One Channel 4 switch
Manage video ads and pause banners together in the popup.
What BingeLift handles on Channel 4
| On Channel 4 | What BingeLift does |
|---|---|
| Pre-roll and mid-roll ads in on-demand programmes | Ad breaks are removed from the programme’s ad schedule before playback. |
| Pause-screen banner | The banner ad that appears when you pause is hidden. |
| Where it works | The Channel 4 website (www.channel4.com) in Chrome on your computer |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026, on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom |
| Not covered | Live TV, the Channel 4 phone and TV apps, and some new ad formats |
If you turn Channel 4 off in BingeLift and back on, refresh the page so the change applies.
How to block Channel 4 ads in Chrome
- Install BingeLift from the Chrome Web Store.
- Open channel4.com, sign in and choose an on-demand programme. Complete any age confirmation or terms Channel 4 asks for.
- If Channel 4 was already open, refresh the page. Ad breaks are removed as the programme loads, and pause banners are hidden.
BingeLift is on by default. New to Chrome extensions? How BingeLift works walks through installing and pinning it. Looking for an All 4 ad blocker? Choose the Channel 4 control in BingeLift.
Channel 4 ad blocker not working? Try these fixes
Start with the card that matches what you see on Channel 4.
An advert still played
Check that Channel 4 is on in BingeLift and that you are watching on demand, then refresh. Channel 4 sometimes tries new ad formats, and those may still play.
The pause banner is still showing
Refresh the page and pause again. If the banner stays, Channel 4 may be using a new banner format. Tell us the programme.
Channel 4 asks you to sign in or confirm your age
Complete Channel 4’s sign-in, age confirmation or terms first. BingeLift does not change those steps.
Channel 4 asks you to disable your ad blocker
Switch BingeLift off for Channel 4 and refresh. If you use another ad blocker, check its settings too. Your other platform settings stay as they are.
The programme is stuck
Switch BingeLift off for Channel 4 and refresh. If the programme plays normally with it off, leave Channel 4 off for now and tell us the title.
Ads on Channel 4 live TV
Live TV is not covered. BingeLift’s Channel 4 support is for on-demand programmes.
Channel 4 ad blocker questions
How can I watch Channel 4 with fewer ads?
Install BingeLift in Chrome on your computer and open Channel 4. Refresh any page that was already open, then choose a video. Use the popup to change the platform switch.
Can I get Channel 4 ad free?
Yes, Channel 4 sells Channel 4+ (Channel 4 Plus) in the UK for £3.99 a month or £39.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial. Channel 4 says some programmes still contain ads or promotional trails for contractual reasons, and Channel 4+ does not include Watch Live. BingeLift is a free option for on-demand programmes in Chrome on your computer.
See Channel 4 ad free explained for what Channel 4+ covers.
Does Channel 4 have ads?
Yes, Channel 4’s free streaming service shows ad breaks in on-demand programmes and live TV, and a banner advert when you pause. Channel 4+ removes most of them for a fee.
Can BingeLift hide Channel 4 pause ads?
Yes, BingeLift can hide Channel 4 pause ads. The Channel 4 control also hides the banner that appears when you pause an on-demand programme.
Is this an All 4 ad blocker too?
All 4 is the former name many viewers still search for. Use the Channel 4 control in BingeLift for the current website.
Does it work with Channel 4 Live TV?
No, BingeLift does not work with Channel 4 Live TV. Its Channel 4 support is for on-demand programmes, not live channels.
Can I use it in the Channel 4 TV app?
No, BingeLift does not work in the Channel 4 TV app. It works with Channel 4’s website in Chrome on your computer. Mobile and television apps are separate.