iOS 16.3.1 Ad Blockers / Content Blockers Not Working

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iOS 16.3.1 Ad Blockers / Content Blockers Not Working

I started noticing that ads were showing up while I was browsing the web.

i uninstalled and reinstalled my preferred content blocker and then even tried a paid one to no avail. Ads were still coming through.

I finally figured out that by default, for every page and tab, the content blocker setting was turned off. I have to turn it on manually in the safari page settings for each page and tab.

im mot sure how to fix! I restarted, killed safari and even did a hard reset on phone.

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 4, 2023 3:01 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 26, 2023 6:50 PM in response to TNF848

Same here! Content blockers are not longer working which is terrible! The only way to make it work is to go back to safari settings --> Content Blockers --> Turn on All wesbites which makes no sense why you've to turn on two content blockers to do the job of one.

I had to figure this the hard way as I use an app called BeTimeful which essentially blocks my social media feed so I stay connected, not distracted on Social media.

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Mar 5, 2023 10:28 AM in response to Community User

Unfortunately, that is not the case. It is up-to-date. I've even uninstalled and reinstalled the Adblock software. I've also tried several other programs as well - including paid. There's something very odd happening here and not sure how to fix. Are you also using an iPhone 14 Pro Max? I have heard others say it is working fine which baffles me further - unless it is a phone model difference. I don't think I'm missing any settings because it is pretty straight forward. App has to be up-to-date and you have to activate the program within the safari settings.

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oscantes

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Mar 13, 2023 1:16 PM in response to TNF848

Same problem here. Tried with 13.6.1 Xs Max & 13.6 14 Pro Max, ads are there.

12.5.7 mini 2 & 13.3 6s work just fine.

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Answer 4

Mar 4, 2023 3:15 PM in response to TNF848

Maybe your ad blocker app is not up to date. I use a free version of AdGuard on my iPhone, with iOS 16.3.1 and it works flawlessly.

Remember to activate your Ad Blocker in Safari:

Settings → Safari → Extensions

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iOS 16.3.1 Ad Blockers / Content Blockers Not Working

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