How to configure the built-in ad and tracker blocker in Vivaldi?

The Vivaldi browser is equipped with a powerful built-in tool for ad blocking and anti-tracking protection, which works at the engine level and does not require the installation of third-party extensions. To activate and configure it to your needs, open the main browser settings, go to the Privacy and Security section, and find the Ad Blocker subsection.

Here you can choose one of three standard levels of protection: disable blocking entirely, block only intrusive ads, or use the maximum level of protection, which blocks ads and trackers on all visited websites. For advanced users, there is an option to add custom filtering lists through special subscriptions and manage exceptions for trusted resources.

To quickly check the blocker status on a specific page, simply click on the shield icon in the browser's address bar. In the appearing menu, you can see statistics of blocked elements, temporarily disable protection for the current site, or go to detailed rule settings. This allows you to easily find a balance between comfortable page browsing and supporting content creators.