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Why Dosent Apple Safari have a built in Add-Blocker. I am so tired of all the pop ups in Big Sur. I don't use
anti virus software, no vpn ..... I don't want an add-blocker extension ..... I want it built into the Safari browser. Tried FireFox, guess what ? No pop ups, cause its built into the browser.
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.4
Hi mylesvk,
You might find it helpful to go to Safari > Preferences > Websites. Then click popup windows.
Now you can block pop-up windows for:
I understand that this is still not perfect, and that you would like an adblocker built into safari. A built-in adblocker would probably be met with outrage from website owners looking for revenue. But the important thing to keep in mind here is that you're actually talking to other Apple Users who have little over what apple decides to put in their products.
So you should visit apple.com/feedback if you want to tell apple what you think of their products and give suggestions.
I also recommend adblock plus if you're willing to try an extension. It's available from the App Store and I have used it in the past with no issues.
Hi mylesvk,
You might find it helpful to go to Safari > Preferences > Websites. Then click popup windows.
Now you can block pop-up windows for:
I understand that this is still not perfect, and that you would like an adblocker built into safari. A built-in adblocker would probably be met with outrage from website owners looking for revenue. But the important thing to keep in mind here is that you're actually talking to other Apple Users who have little over what apple decides to put in their products.
So you should visit apple.com/feedback if you want to tell apple what you think of their products and give suggestions.
I also recommend adblock plus if you're willing to try an extension. It's available from the App Store and I have used it in the past with no issues.
My friend sea116. Thanks for your response. I realize I am only talking to other Apple users. I am die hard Apple everything.
Its just very annoying surfing the web, checking the latest news, sports, and no matter where I go in Safari there are annoying pop ups. But as I said, I tried Firefox and there are Nada, no pop ups ever no matter where I go. I had to stop using Safari. If Apple is so concerned with security, and privacy its obviously very easy to stop the pop ups a la Firefox. Try it for yourself and see.
Again, I realize I'm only talking to other Apple users ( we both know Apple monitors these communities ) I only hoped others would see my question, and maybe vocalize the same concerns. Sooner or later Apple might get the hint and do something about the pop ups. Thanks again for allowing me to Vent.
I’m glad you found my answer helpful. Since you’re using Firefox, the uBlock Origin add-on is really good for blocking adds and trackers. I use it and rarely see ads. It also makes websites run much faster sometimes.
Why no Add-Blockers in Safari?
