Intro
Potplayer is an excellent video player. However, recent versions have started showing annoying pop-up ads in the bottom-right corner. This article covers two methods to get rid of them.
Use an Older Version Without Pop-ups (Recommended)
The last version without ad pop-ups is 1.7.18958.
All old PotPlayer versions can be downloaded from: PotPlayer Old Versions Downloads
Direct download for version 1.7.18958: 64-bit | 32-bit
After installation, open Settings (F5). Under “Basic - Auto Update”, select “Do not use auto update.”
Use a Portable Version
Note: My personal experience with this version isn’t great. For example, it doesn’t snap to edges or open at the source file’s aspect ratio.
Lanzou Cloud Link by zdBryan
Regular run = installer version (includes Start Menu shortcuts and uninstaller shortcut).
Right-click extract = portable version (software not natively portable requires a manual ‘portabilization’ step).
Key Features
- Removes verification, removes bottom-right blank ad pop-ups! Uninstall offers optional settings backup.
- Blocks background network requests: foreign ads, sending logs, update checks.
- Integrates additional audio and video codec components.
- Pre-configured settings: General settings + custom H.265/HEVC codecs and hardware acceleration enabled by default.
- Deletes unnecessary files: TV live list, login program, log management, message notifications, multi-language support, etc.