How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on an Android Phone

Pop-up ads are a common issue with most mobile devices, regardless of the operating system. More often than not, the problem lies in apps installed on your device. If you’re wondering how to get rid of pop-up ads on your Android phone, make sure you read the entire page!

This guide provide instructions on disabling pop-up ads on Android phones – whether you’d like to stop specific ads or get rid of them completely. Additionally, this article will answer some of the most common questions related to pop-up notifications on Android devices.

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on an Android Phone

Pop-up ads may be showing up for different reasons. Here’s an easy way to identify which app is responsible for the ads and get rid of them:

1. Open your phone’s Settings.
   
   
   
2. Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications,’’ then tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’
   
   
   
3. Tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps. You will see a list of all apps with permission to show pop-up ads.
   
   
   
4. Check the list for apps that you wouldn’t like to see pop-up notifications from or that seem suspicious. Tap the app name and shift the toggle button next to “Allow display over other apps” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
   
   

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads or Notifications on an Android Phone Lock Screen

If you want to restrict notifications on your lock screen, you can do so in your phone’s Settings. Similar to the instructions above, the options may vary depending on the AndroidOS version and manufacturer. If you have trouble finding the Lock Screen Notification Settings, use the search bar to go directly to the settings.

To disable pop-up notifications on your phone’s lock screen, follow the steps below:

1. Open your phone’s Settings.
   
   
   
2. Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications,’’ then tap ‘’Configure Notifications.’’
   Note: Some versions have these options under the Lock Screen tab.
   
   
   
3. Scroll down to the Show Notifications section and tap ‘’Notifications on Lock Screen.’’
   
   
   
4. Select “Don’t show notifications.” The changes will apply automatically.
   
   

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads By Specific App

Perhaps some of the ads you’re seeing is the result of an app. If you prefer to keep the app, but disable its ability to pomote ads, disable the screen overaly options.

The steps vary depending on the version of AndroidOS your phone is running and the manufacturer. To disable picture overlay for apps and, therefore, ads, follow the steps below:

1. Open Settings and tap on Apps.
   
   
   
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
   
   
   
3. Tap Special Access.
   
   
   
4. Tap Appear on top.
   
   
   
5. Toggle the switches next to each app you want to restrict, so they turn grey.
   
   

Now, these apps can’t send pop-up ads on your phone. If you notice any you no longer need, go back to the Apps page and uninstall them.

How to Stop Youtube Ads (Notifications) on Andriod

Good news! You can get rid of YouTube pop-up ads through your device’s Settings. To do that, follow the instructions below:

1. Open your device’s Settings.
   
   
   
2. Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications.’’
   
   
   
3. Tap ‘’See All Apps’’ and scroll down until you find YouTube.
   
   
   
4. Open YouTube settings and tap ‘’Notifications.’’
   
   
   
5. Shift the toggle buttons next to unwanted notifications to the ‘’Off’’ position. For example, you can turn off notifications for recommended videos but keep notifications for live streams.
   
   
   
6. If you’d like to get rid of all YouTube notifications, shift the toggle button beside “Show notifications” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
   
   

How to Stop Google Ads (Notifications) on Android Phones

To disable personalized Google ads on your Android device, follow the guide below:

1. Open your device’s Settings.
   
   
   
2. Scroll down and tap ‘’Google.’’
   
   
   
3. Under the ‘’Services’’ section, tap ‘’Ads.’’
   
   
   
4. Shift the toggle button next to “Opt out of Ads Personalization” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
   
   

How to Disable Pop-Ups in Google Chrome for Android

If you’d like to stop pop-up ads on Google Chrome, follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Google Chrome browser.
   
   
   
2. Tap the three-dot icon at the upper-right corner of your screen, then select ‘’Settings’’ from the dropdown menu.
   
   
   
3. Tap ‘’Site Settings.’’
   
   
   
4. Navigate to ‘’Pop-ups and Redirects.’’
   
   
   
5. Select the ‘’Blocked’’ option at the top of your screen.
   
   

Third Party Options

Optionally, you can install an ad blocker app or a browser without ads. Here are some of the best apps for Android devices:

• Free AdBlocker. This app is designed specifically for removing pop-up ads but has some additional features such as weather forecasting, browser themes, the ability to protect your browser with a password, and more.
  
  
  
• AdGuard. A simple ad-blocking app with the possibility to apply custom ad filters.
  
  
  
• DuckDuck Go Browser. The browser does the same thing as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox but is free from any pop-up ads.
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, we’ll provide more information on removing pop-up ads on Android devices.

How Do I Eliminate Pop-Up Ads?

Unfortunately, there’s no universal button to disable pop-up ads on Android devices altogether. Instead, you have to deal with pop-up ads from every app individually. Navigate to your phone’s Settings, then to “Apps & Notifications.’’ Tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’

When you tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps, you will see a list of apps that have permission to send pop-up ads. Block ads from specific apps by shifting the toggle button beside “Allow display over other apps.” Another option is to install an ad-blocking app in the Google Play store. The features and effectiveness of such apps vary, but some of them can stop the vast majority of pop-up ads on your phone.

How Can I Completely Block Specific Pop-Up Ads?

You can block pop-up ads from specific apps through your device’s Settings. Navigate to the Apps & Notifications settings. Tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’

When you tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps, you will see a list of apps that have permission to send pop-up ads. Block ads from specific apps by shifting the toggle button beside “Allow display over other apps.”

Why Do Ads Keep Appearing on My Phone?

Pop-up ads can be extremely annoying – even if you’ve disabled pop-up notifications from most apps, you may still be getting them. Sometimes, this may happen when you install a new app and forget to adjust the permissions.

Another common reason is visiting unfamiliar websites in your browser – in this case, try disabling pop-up ads directly through Google Chrome settings rather than through your device’s settings. We strongly advise installing an ad blocker app or an antivirus to stop popup ads from appearing altogether.

Stop Distracting Notifications

Constant pop-up ads are, perhaps, the most annoying and distracting app feature imaginable. Hopefully, with the help of our guide, you’ve got rid of unnecessary notifications on your Android device. Make sure to update notification permissions after downloading a new app, and consider installing an ad blocker to make your life easier.

Do you know any great browsers that are free from ads? Share your experiences in the comments section below.