This question was phrased by the source as follows: "And do you currently use software/apps on any of your personal devices (e.g. laptop, smartphone etc.) that allows you to block adverts on the internet?"
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Usage of ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019, by demographic
This statistic displays the results of a survey on the usage of ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019 broken down by demographic. The survey found that ** percent of respondents aged between 18 and 24 years stated that they were currently using an ad blocker.
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IAB UK. (March 29, 2019). Share of respondents that used ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019, by demographic [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
IAB UK. "Share of respondents that used ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019, by demographic." Chart. March 29, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
IAB UK. (2019). Share of respondents that used ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019, by demographic. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
IAB UK. "Share of Respondents That Used Ad Blocking Software in The United Kingdom (Uk) as of February 2019, by Demographic." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 29 Mar 2019, /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
IAB UK, Share of respondents that used ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019, by demographic ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited August 05, 2026)
Share of respondents that used ad blocking software in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2019, by demographic [Graph], IAB UK, March 29, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/700063/ad-blocking-usage-by-demographic-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/