*Device sample numbers were as follows:
Windows PC n=1,379; Apple/Mac PC n=269; Tablet n=832; Smartphone n=1,110.
Original question: "Please indicate whether or not you are currently using an ad blocker on each of your devices."
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Adblocking software or apps usage in Canada 2017, by device
This statistic presents information on the usage of adblocking software or apps in Canada as of April 2017, broken down by device. According to the findings, ** percent of Canadian Windows PC owners stated they used a software or app for blocking online ads.
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