In this guide, I have explained how to allow pop-ups on an iPhone. This means that while you are browsing the web using the Safari browser app, you may come across pop-ups. Browser pop-ups are windows that appear on top of the active browser window. They are primarily used to display advertisements or notifications.
Some pop-ups are legitimate and serve a useful purpose. We can think of login prompts or requests for permission by some apps to access your device’s location or other apps to work properly.
Other pop-ups can be annoying and disrupt a smooth browsing experience. If you access a website with a questionable reputation, you may even encounter pop-ups containing malware. So, it is equally important to know how to allow pop-ups on iPhones and how to block them on the Safari app.
How to Allow Pop-ups on iPhone?
When you talk of allowing pop-ups on the Safari browser, you disable the pop-up blocker. You can manage these settings under the primary iOS settings. Let us check out the detailed steps.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Navigate to Safari and tap on it to access its settings.
- Under the General tab, navigate to the option Block Pop-ups.
- Tap the switch beside Block Pop-ups to grey it out and disable it.
This will now make way for all kinds of pop-ups when you browse on the Safari app. Ensure that you are browsing on legitimate websites that are generally safe and have no spammy pop-ups appearing now and then.
Also, your browsing session will become more useful and productive even though pop-ups have been allowed.
You will usually find such malicious pop-ups on adult or torrent sites. One accidental tap on these pop-ups will redirect you to other websites.
Avoid tapping on stray links in case a pop-up shows up now that they have been allowed on the browsing app.
How to Block Pop-ups on iPhone?
To block all the pop-ups on your iPhone when using the Safari app, follow the steps below.
- Go to the Settings app.
- Navigate to Safari and tap on it to access its settings.
- Scroll to the General tab.
- Under that navigate to the option Block Pop-ups.
- Tap the switch beside Block Pop-ups to enable it. [The switch will turn green]
Keep in mind that just because you have settings enabled to block pop-ups on your iPhone doesn’t guarantee foolproof security when browsing any website you want.
Certain websites with malicious intent can bypass the general pop-up blocking and can harm your device. The chances are lower, but your iPhone is always vulnerable to such pop-ups.
Wrapping Up
I hope this guide was useful in educating you about the usefulness of blocking pop-ups. Now, you know how to allow pop-ups on your iPhone and block them whenever required on the browser.
