How can I prevent ads from blocking websites on Safari?

Hi there,

You can try installing advertisement blocker extensions to reduce the amount of ads you see on Safari.

Most adblock apps are either paid or subscription based but there are some that are free on the Apple Store.

Personally I really like Wipr 2, it’s available for only $4.99 and it’s not subscription based like the other ad blockers. Works very well as long as you keep the app updated.

Edit: Alternatively, you can try Brave Browser. The browser has a built-in ad block function. Just gotta remember to enable them in the settings.

Bhyzy wrote:

Funny enough, it happened to me on THIS web page.

Iphone 13 pro

IOS 26.0.1

Disable all Safari extensions, and disable and remove all added VPN apps, and test again.

Learn how to ⇢ use Distraction Control in Safari to hide items on a webpage and restore your ability to browse the web.

Need more help?

• Call 1-800-APLCARE.
• Contact Support.
• iPhone Support.
• iPhone User Guide.

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Does anyone know why this happens and how to fix it?

This happens because the website that you were visiting has been paid to display the "pop up" that appears along with the movement or placement of the "pop up" on the page..

This tells you quite a bit about what the priorities of the website might be.

Fix it by convincing the website to stop with the games they are playing, or don't visit that site again.

Better quality sites won't allow this type of nonsense.

This is happening to me as well. Any website I visit after the new i0S update places an ad bar that goes to the middle of the page when you scroll. This was not an issue prior to the update, but it's beyond frustrating to access any website now on my phone. I cannot figure out how to remove this except to use the "Hide Distracting Items" but I shouldn't have to do that for every website I visit. I hope Apple fixes this.

I have noticed this since the new iOS update as well. Like you, it also happened to me on this website. Browsers also collapse the AI answer from the search bar and an empty black bar can also float in the middle of the page when scrolling through search results. I think they are related.

Bhyzy wrote:

Funny enough, it happened to me on THIS web page.

Iphone 13 pro

IOS 26.0.1

Since this website has no ads it would appear you have installed adware at some point whether you knew it or not. Sorry

All so-called "news" sites are garbage.

Can you define “better quality sites”?

Those not infested with advertisements. Apple Support Community is one example. No advertisements.

Same. It's on every site. News, shopping, etc.

OP wrote certain websites. If you are experiencing that problem on every site then your problem is different. Use the Ask the Community link above to start a new Discussion.

Funny enough, it happened to me on THIS web page.

Iphone 13 pro

IOS 26.0.1

Bhyzy wrote:

Funny enough, it happened to me on THIS web page.

As there are no ads on this site, I find that quite surprising.

Bhyzy wrote:

Funny enough, it happened to me on THIS web page.

Prove it with a screenshot, Bhyzy. 👈🏼

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