How to Remove Ads in uTorrent (2 Ways)

Want to remove ads in uTorrent? If yes, then you’re on the right page. Well, with over 150 million users uTorrent is one of the most popular software/tools to download torrents. It uses the BitTorrent protocol (P2P) to share and downloads torrents. The first version of uTorrent was released in 2005, and in 2006 it was acquired by BitTorrent. Well, this software was designed to provide BitTorrent functionality using fewer PC resources.

Now the software/tool is owned by BitTorrent, and available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android OS. Well, no doubt, uTorrent is a perfect and lightweight tool, but it shows irritating ads.

Most of its users want to disable ads from uTorrent because of many reasons. Ads may slow down PCs with low specifications. You can speed up Windows PC with simple tips. Also, most people don’t like these annoying sponsored ads.

However, its pro or paid version removes the ads, but it will cost you $4.95 per year. Well, only its basic version shows the ads and helps to generate revenue for the company.

Don’t worry, there is an option to disable these ads in the free version too. uTorrent makes it optional. But, it may challenge for non-techy people. Because these settings are hidden in the preferences. uTorrent doesn’t give direct settings to enable or disable the advertisements.

However, the upgraded or full version gives some extra features, but, you don’t need to upgrade to just remove the ads. Also, some people do search for Adblock software to do this. Adblock software does a good job, but you don’t need to install any additional software.

How to Remove Ads in uTorrent Basic Version

There are a few steps required to solve this problem. So let’s start with the step-by-step guide.

1. Open uTorrent software on your PC and you’ll see the ads on the top and the left side of the window. After opening the software, click on the Options from the top menu.

2. After that, the list of options will be open. Click on the Preferences option from the list. Alternatively, Press Ctrl+P (keyboard shortcut) to open the preferences.

You’ll see the options as – Get uTorrent Pro, Preference, RSS Downloader, Setup Guide, Show Toolbar, Show Detailed info, Show Status Bar, Show Sidebar (You can also hide sidebar ads by clicking on this option), Show TronTV, Show Dlive, Show Devices, Narrow Toolbar, Compact category list, Icons on tabs, and Auto Shutdown.

3. Now the Preferences pop-up window will be open and you’ll see the list of tabs. Click on the Advanced tab from the left sidebar. (Note: Do not click on the + icon.) After that, the Advanced tab will be open and you’ll see the entries with values.

4. To disable the ads, you need to change the value of some entries. Below are the entries that you need to change. The first three entries are imperative.

Note: Change the entries that are in the list below. Don’t change anything else from the advanced settings. Otherwise, it may affect the software.

• Entry 1: Find and click on the “offers.left_rail_offer_enabled” from the list. The list is in alphabetic order, so you can easily find this entry. However, if you have a problem finding an entry, you can use the Filter option. Copy the entry name from the below and paste it into the filter.

  offers.left_rail_offer_enabled

  When you click on the entry, you’ll see the True and False values with the radio buttons. Click on the radio button from the False value. This will remove the bottom left bar ads.

• Entry 2: Find and click on the “offers.sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled” from the list. Copy it from the below to use in the filter.

  offers.sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled

  After that, select the False radio button. This will remove the top bar ads.

• Entry 3: Click on the “gui.show_plus_upsell” and select the false option using the radio button. Copy the entry name from below to use the filter option.

  gui.show_plus_upsell

  

• Entry 4: Find and click on the “bt.enable_pulse” and select the false value. Copy the entry name to use the filter.

  bt.enable_pulse

  

• Entry 5: Click on the “gui.show_notorrents_node” entry to check it. By default, it may already be set to false. If you see the True value, change it to the false.

  gui.show_notorrents_node

• Entry 6: Click on the “offers.content_offer_autoexec” and check the value. This entry may also be set to false by default. Otherwise, you make it false.

  offers.content_offer_autoexec

5. After that, click on the OK button and you’ll see the result. Otherwise, restart the uTorrent software to see the changes. To restart the uTorrent, click on the File option from the menu and click on the Exit option. Alternatively, right-click on the software icon from the taskbar to exit. After that, open the uTorrent software again.

If you’re unable to find the entries we listed, you may need to update your uTorrent client. To update, open the software and click on the Help from the menu, and click on the Check for updates.

Wait for a few seconds and you’ll see the pop-up message, whether the update is available or not. If the software is up to date, then it shows the “There is no new version available at this time” message.

Upgrade uTorrent to Remove the Ads

Do you know that there are 4 versions of uTorrent available with different features?  Well, most people use its basic version which is free and ad-supported. But, after upgrading, you can get tons of features and more security.

Some highlighted features in pro versions are – Built-in BitTorrent bundle, Fast Downloading, Instant gratification, Playback files on mobile devices, Inbuilt Anti-Virus protection, HD Player with HD codecs, Instantly Stream, and Convert media files.

Sometimes, the software shows the ads in a basic version even after disabling them. To get rid of ads completely, you may need to upgrade it.

The list of available uTorrent Versions is given below.

• Basic Version: This is the free version that is ad-supported. Most people use this version to download the torrent.
• Ad-Free Version: Ad-free version costs you $4.95 per year. As per its name, this is an advertisement-free version. Moreover, it offers some more features like using less bandwidth, no distractions, streamlined torrenting, and premium support.
• Pro Version: Pro-Version gives some more features than the ad-free version. The pro version offers secure torrenting with its security features. It blocks all threats. The pro version costs you $19.95 per year.
• Pro+VPN: If you want to use this service anonymously, then this version is best for you. It offers an inbuilt CyberGhost Premium VPN service with all pro version features. It costs you $69.95 per year.

Steps to upgrade uTorrent

1. Launch uTorrent software and click on the Options from the menu. After that, click on the Get uTorrent Pro option.
2. You’ll see the 3 versions – Ad-Free, Pro, and Pro+VPN. So, it depends on you, which version you want to buy. However, the Ad-free version is best to remove the ads. Click on the Buy Now button from the Ad-Free version.
3. Now the web browser will be open and you’ll see the web page to make the payment.
4. Enter your details for payment. You can make payments via Credit cards, Paypal, and Wire transfers. After entering the detail, click on the Buy Now button.
5. On the Mac OS, the uTorrent will automatically upgrade. For Windows users, it provides the “Bundle Installer” (.exe file). After downloading and installing the bundle installer, you will see the upgraded version.

F.A.Q’s (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. I am unable to find some entries from preferences.

Make sure you are using the latest version. Check the updates from Help » Check for updates. Also, entries’ names may change in some updates.

2. Can I buy the Ad-Free version for a lifetime?

All paid versions are available with one year license. You need to renew or buy it again after one year. There is no lifetime or one-time payment option available.

3. Ads still showing even after disabling from the preferences.

You may see the ads after disabling them.  So, you can use Adblocker software or buy its Ad-Free version.

Final Words

So, this is the detailed and step-by-step guide to remove ads in uTorrent basic version. Though, you can also buy the pro version to support the developers.

Using Ad-blocker software is another way to get rid of sponsored advertisements in uTorrent. However, we don’t recommend using the ad blockers, because you can do that from your preferences.