How to remove ads from latest Cursor IDE on Linux?

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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

Ads started showing up in the IDE, latest version on Linux. Makes me regret I upgraded.

How to remove unsolicited ads as a paying customer? They’re seriously disturbing my flow.

Steps to Reproduce

Use cursor, ads suddenly pop up and blur the background.

Expected Behavior

I expect paying users to not get ads.

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

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Operating System

Linux

Version Information

3.19.13
2026-09-04T17:41:16.065Z

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

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I assumed you meant actual ads when I saw your topic’s title. This isn’t that.

You should actually try Grok Bot if you get usage included with your subscription. It’s awesome! It is included with Cursor Pro, Pro+ and Ultra.