Google search ads bypass Safari content blockers

The ask

Users report seeing new types of inline "Sponsored" advertisements on Google search results pages. These ads appear above the fold and occupy a substantial portion of the screen. The advertisements are not being effectively blocked by existing content filtering systems within the Safari browser. This issue significantly degrades the user experience by cluttering search results with irrelevant content. There is a clear need for a solution that can identify and block these specific Google search advertisements in Safari. Users desire a cleaner, more efficient search experience free from these intrusive ads.

Flamas collected this from a public request on Ask HN, on Oct 29, 2026. Read the original. Nobody has been emailed about it, and the count above is only the people who have said they want it here.