If your iPhone is showing annoying popup ads, website ads, notification ads, or advertisements inside apps, don't worry. In most cases, these ads can be blocked by changing a few settings on your iPhone. Follow the methods below one by one until the problem is fixed.
Method 1: Block Popup Ads in Safari
Most website popup ads come through the Safari browser. Apple provides built-in tools to block them.
Steps:
Open Settings on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap Apps.
Select Safari.
Turn on Block Pop-ups.
Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning.
If ads are still appearing:
Go to Settings > Apps > Safari.
Tap Clear History and Website Data.
Confirm the action.
This removes stored website data that may be causing unwanted ads.
If the issue continues, move to the next method.
Method 2: Turn Off Personalized Ads
Apple may show personalized advertising based on your interests and activity.
Steps:
Open Settings.
Tap Privacy & Security.
Scroll down and select Apple Advertising.
Turn off Personalized Ads.
This helps reduce targeted advertisements on your iPhone.
Method 3: Block Ads in Google Chrome
If you use Chrome instead of Safari, popup ads may come from websites opened in Chrome.
Steps:
Open Google Chrome.
Tap the three dots in the corner.
Open Settings.
Tap Content Settings.
Enable Block Pop-ups.
You can also clear browsing data:
Open Chrome Settings.
Tap Privacy and Security.
Select Clear Browsing Data.
Choose the items you want to remove and confirm.
Method 4: Disable Suspicious App Notifications
Sometimes ads appear as notifications from apps you have installed.
Steps:
Open Settings.
Tap Notifications.
Open the app that is showing unwanted ads.
Turn off Allow Notifications.
Check recently installed apps, shopping apps, browser apps, VPN apps, and utility apps that may be sending promotional notifications.
Method 5: Remove Suspicious Apps and Unsubscribe from Websites
If ads still appear after trying all methods above, a recently installed app or website subscription may be responsible.
Steps:
Delete any recently installed suspicious apps.
Remove apps you no longer use.
Open Safari and unsubscribe from unwanted website notifications.
Remove any suspicious website shortcuts added to your iPhone Home Screen.
Restart your iPhone after making these changes.
In most cases, following these methods will stop popup ads, website ads, notification ads, and unwanted advertisements from apps on your iPhone.
