What to Type in Front of a Website to Remove Recipe Ads?
If you're tired of scrolling through life stories, there are several "tricks" where typing a short prefix in front of a URL can clean up the page instantly. Here are the most effective ones.
The URL Prefix Shortcut
Internet power users have discovered that they can skip the clutter by using "Proxy" or "Extraction" services. Instead of copying and pasting a URL into an app, you just modify the URL in your browser's address bar.
Most Popular Prefixes
1. The "OnlyRecipe" Prefix
You can type onlyrecipeapp.com/?url= before any recipe URL.
https://onlyrecipeapp.com/?url=https://www.foodblog.com/cool-recipe
Pro Tip: Use a Bookmarklet
Drag the button below to your browser's bookmarks bar:
✨ Only RecipeHow it works:
When you find a recipe buried under ads and stories, just click this bookmark in your browser bar. It instantly extracts the recipe and opens a clean, distraction-free version in a new tab.
2. The "Print" Trick
Often, you can append /print to the end of a WordPress-based recipe URL to get a cleaner view, though this is being actively blocked by many bloggers to protect ad revenue.
Why Prefixes Often Fail
While prefixes are handy, they have several downsides:
- Session Loss: You usually can't "Save" the recipe easily for later.
- Breaking Layouts: Many blog owners now use scripts to detect these bypasses and block them.
- Mobile Friction: It's annoying to type long URLs on a phone keyboard.
The Better Alternative: OnlyRecipe
Instead of typing in your address bar, just use the OnlyRecipe Share Extension. It works on 100% of recipe sites, requires no typing, and saves the recipe permanently to your personal digital cookbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I see the recipe but keep ads?
If you want to support your favorite blogger, just browse their site normally! OnlyRecipe is for when you're in the kitchen and need a distraction-free view to avoid burning your food.
How to cut ads out of recipe pages for printing?
Use our Clean Print Guide to learn how to generate ad-free PDFs.