popup ads
Unwanted screen intrusions
Popup ads are online advertisements that appear in new browser windows or overlays, interrupting the user's browsing experience.
They became notorious in the early internet era for being intrusive and difficult to close, spawning popup blockers as standard browser features.
The term extends to any advertisement that suddenly appears over content: I can't read anything on this site because of all the popup ads.
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
- clickBrief sharp noise
- close buttonInterface element ending sessions
- closeNearby or to shut
browser · ad blocker · intrusive · spam · blocker · window · advertisement · malware · redirect · flashy · dismiss · scam · free trial · overlay · interstitial · clickbait · click here · notification
- unwanted softwareadware, bloatware, crapware, grayware, junkware
- marketing scamsfake reviews, fake testimonials, fake endorsements, false promises, greenwashing
- malwarevirus, viruses, worm, worms, trojan horse
- advertisingad, ad campaign, ad campaigns, promotional campaign, campaign
popup adsad-free experience
native advertising · seamless integration · organic content · sidebar ads
pop, pops, popped, popping, ups, ads, advertising, advertise, advertised