Pandora has become an integral part of our daily lives as a music streaming provider. It stands out as a beloved service, offering personalized radio stations and a vast amount of music. In Pandora, people can customize their radio stations based on their favorite artists, songs, or genres.
However, if you haven't subscribed to Pandora, there may be some hassle during your listening: sometimes intermittent ads will show up when you enjoy the music. So, it is a heated discussion: can we enjoy Pandora without ads? If you are struggling with this situation, then go ahead and this post will show you the ultimate solutions.
Part 1. Does Pandora Have Ads?
Yes, Pandora does have ads. On the Pandora free plan, ads appear every few songs. These ads usually appear as traditional radio ads, or are displayed as banners or videos, and each ad lasts about 15-30 seconds. Only through these ads can you listen to Pandora's radio stations for free.
Now, you may be asking, "how much is Pandora without ads?" To remove ads and enjoy uninterrupted music playback on Pandora, you'll need to upgrade to either the Pandora Plus or Pandora Premium plan, which starts at $4.89 per month. For each plan, Pandora actually has different features, so to show you more clearly, check out the table below:
| Feature | Pandora Free | Pandora Plus | Pandora Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ads | ✅ Yes (audio & display) | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Skip Limit | 6 skips/hour/station | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| On-Demand Playback | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (any song, any time) |
| Offline Listening | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (up to 4 stations) | ✅ Yes (songs, albums, playlists) |
| Monthly Price | Free | $4.99/month $54.89/year |
$10.99/month $120.89/year |
Read More : Pandora Plus vs Premium: Which Plan Is Worth It in 2025?
Based on the information above, you now know that Pandora has ads only in the free plan. But what if you don't want to pay extra for an ad-free Pandora listening experience? Well, you should keep reading to find out how to get Pandora without ads for free in the next part
Method 2. 4 Proven Ways to Get Pandora Without Ads
In this part, we will provide you with 4 proven ways to get rid of Pandora ads. Some of them will give you a temporary experience and some will solve the problem once and for all. Let's take a look now.
Method 1: Try Pandora Free Trial
The easiest way to remove Pandora music ads is to take advantage of its free trial. Both Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium are available as free trials.The Plus plan offers a 30-day free trial, while Premium offers a 60-day free trial. With the Pandora free trial, you can listen to music on Pandora with unlimited skipping, high quality, ad-free online streaming and offline listening, plus on-demand playback if you apply for the Premium plan.
To apply for a free trial, there are two options. One is through its official website or app. The other is through Pandora's third-party partners, such as T-Mobile. we don't recommend applying for a free trial through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store as the trial period may be shortened.
Option 1. Use Pandora's Official Free Trial
If you are new to Pandora, Pandora gives you a free access to experience its premium features within a period of time. Wondering how to get one? See the steps below:
Step 1. Open the Pandora website or mobile app.
Step 2. Request a free trial of Pandora on your computer or mobile device.
Step 3. In your browser, go to pandora.com/plans and select the plan you want to try, for example, you can click the "Get 60 Days Free" button to try the Premium plan for free.
Step 4. In the Pandora mobile app, click "sign up for a new account" or log in to your existing account. Click the "Upgrade" tab in the left sidebar. Select the membership plan you want.
Step 5. When prompted, select "Start Free Trial".
Step 6. Enter your payment method and information to activate the trial (Pandora will not charge you until the trial period is over).
Step 7. Once you're done, you can log in to your Pandora account to play Pandora without ads and enjoy its Premium or Plus exclusive features.
Option 2. Get 4 Months of Pandora Premium with T-Mobile
Want to extend your Pandora free trial? T-Mobile offers customers a 4-month free trial of Pandora Premium as long as you're a new or current free Pandora user. If you have an eligible T-Mobile wireless or home internet plan, you can ask customer service to confirm if the Pandora free trial offer is still valid. If so, here's how to get the trial:
Step 1. Log in to your T-Mobile account using your T-Mobile ID.
Step 2. Visit Pandora's exclusive discount page on T-Mobile.
Step 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to verify your qualifications
Step 4. You will be redirected to log in or create a new Pandora account.
Step 5. After logging in, your Pandora Premium subscription and a 4-month free trial will be activated.
Step 6. If you add this offer through T-Mobile's "Manage Data and Add-ons" section, you will receive a Pandora redemption SMS from T-Mobile with a link to complete activation.
Step 7. Now, you can start enjoying ad-free, on-demand music, unlimited skipping, and offline listening on Pandora for 4 months.
Method 2: Block Pandora Ads with Ad Blockers
If you know a lot about computers and use web extensions frequently, then the last method is suitable for you. This way needs you to add a web plug-in in your browser, here is the detailed guidance:
You can try many browser-based ad blockers. For example, uBlock Origin (for Chrome, Firefox, Edge), AdGuard, AdBlock Plus, and so on. As confirmed by our testing and many Reddit users, this method works. Below we will show you how to block ads on Pandora using AdBlock Plus Chrome add-on:
Step 1: Add AdBlock Plus extension to your browser
Go to the settings menu of your browser, find the Extensions icon, and click it. Then you will in the Extensions interface, click "Chrome Web Store" in the left list then enter "AdBlock Plus" in the search bar. Then click "Add to Chrome" to add this extension to your browser.
Step 2: Go to "My extensions" and find AdBlock Plus click the "Details" icon
Step 3: Click "Extension options" on the list
Step 4: Select "Advanced" at the left list, then click "+ADD FILTER LIST VIA URL" and enter the URL of Pandora Music.
Step 5: To make sure of a better result, you can reset the browser and check the effect.
Method 3: Try Pandora MOD APK (Android Only)
If you are an Android user who wants to get Pandora commercial-free music on your phone and you are okay with unofficial methods, then Pandora MOD APK is something you would like to try. It is a modified version of the Pandora app that unlocks advanced features, including ad-free playback.
⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not encourage you to use the MOD APK as it may contain spyware or trackers. Even if you still want to try it, we don't recommend logging in with your existing Pandora account in case it gets banned. Considering that most APKs don't get updated very often, one day the APK may not work. If you still choose to try it, please do so at your own risk.
Here's how to install and use the Pandora no ads APK:
Step 1. Search for trustworthy Pandora MOD APK on Getmodsapk, Gamedva, APKMirror and other reputable APK sites.
Step 2. We recommend you to download the latest version of Pandora MOD APK that is marked with "Premium/Plus Unlocked" or "No Ads Pandora APK."
Step 3. Click on the download button.
Step 4. Your Android device may let you enable downloads from unknown sources. You need to go to "Settings > Security > Enable Unknown Sources."
Step 5. Install the APK and open it.
Step 6. Log in to your Pandora account (it's best to create a new one)
Step 7. Enjoy the unlocked ad-free, unlimited skip, on-demand playback Pandora features.
Method 4: Download Pandora Music with ViWizard (Recommended)
The above three methods are effective, but they have some limitations. The free trial will expire, the ad blocker and MOD APK may stop working at some point and there are some risks associated with it, so for a permanent, high-quality and long-term solution to remove ads on Pandord, ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder is your ultimate tool.
ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder lets you download Pandora tracks, albums, playlists, and entire music libraries as MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B local files without ads. Once the download is complete, you can play Pandora songs on demand, with unlimited skips and no ads to interfere with your music playback. But all of these features are not tied to your Pandora subscription, which means that once downloaded, you can keep them permanently on any device.
A versatile all-in-one streaming music recorder to extract songs, albums, playlists, and exclusive content from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SoundCloud, Qobuz and LINE MUSIC into popular formats like MP3 — with support for original sound quality, fast batch conversion, and built-in music management to help you save, organize, and enjoy your favorite tracks anytime, anywhere.
Bonus: ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder is a versatile music downloader that supports downloading from 9 music streaming platforms. In addition to Pandora, you can download ad-free music from Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Tidal and other major music services and have all your music library in one place at no extra cost.
How to Download Pandora Music Without Ads Using ViWizard
Step 1 Set Preferences
Download and open ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder on your computer. Click the menu icon (☰) > Preferences > Conversion tab. Here you can choose the output format (MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc.), bitrate, sample rate, codec, audio channel, download location and other settings. Click OK to save the changes.
Step 2 Open the Built-in Pandora Web Player in ViWizard
On the main interface, click the Pandora icon to open the built-in web player. Therefore, you do not need to install the Pandora application or open the Pandora network player in your browser.
Step 3 Select Songs to Download
Locate the song, playlist, or radio station you want to download and click the plus button at the bottom right. ViWizard will grab the available audio on the current page and bring up a pop-up window where you can delete, select, or add more songs to the list. Click the Add to list button to confirm.
Step 4 Start Downloading Ad-Free Pandora Songs
Click the Convert button. ViWizard will download and convert the songs from Pandora according to the download preferences you set earlier. When the conversion is complete, click the folder icon next to the track title to see all the converted output stored locally in your computer's output folder. Now you can play them without ads interruption or transfer them to other devices for seamless offline playback.
Part 3. FAQs About Pandora Ads
Q1.How many skips do I get on free Pandora with ads?
A1.On the Pandora Free Plan, you get 6 skips per hour per station and about 12 skips per day for all stations. If you reach the maximum number of skips, Pandora may give you a video to watch to get more skips, but this does not happen very often.
Q2.Is there a Pandora subscription without ads?
A2.Yes, the Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium plans are both ad-free plans. With these plans, you can listen to Pandora without ads and skip unlimited times. However, only the Premium plan allows you to play specific songs on demand.
Q3.Will using a VPN change the ads I hear on Pandora?
A3.Using a VPN may affect the content and language of the ads you hear, but there is no guarantee that the ads will be removed. You need to know that VPNs change mostly your IP address and location. But you don't have a lot of options, as Pandora is only available in certain regions (such as the US, Australia, and New Zealand). Secondly, even if a VPN can block ads, it most likely won't be able to block audio ads in the Pandora app.
Q4.What should I do if an ad doesn't load or causes my music to stop?
A4.If the ads won't load or stop the music playback, you can:
- Refresh or restart the app/browser
- Switch stations or devices
- Switch your WiFi or mobile network
- Check for Pandora app updates
- If the problem persists, contact Pandora Support
Conclusion
This post shows you four useful methods about how to get Pandora without ads, if you want to be a subscriber of Pandora Music for a long time, you can choose the first solution. If you are familiar with the browser, like to study plug-ins and don't mind the trouble, you can use AdBlock Plus to have a try. If you are using Android and fine with APKs, you can test some Pandora No Ads APKs. However, if you want to enjoy ads-free Pandora music and need a solution once and for all, then ViWizard Streaming Audio Recroder will be your best choice.
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Matt Smith, a digital entertainment industry enthusiast at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and solutions for music and media-related topics, including industry trends, analysis, and recommendations.
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