You might already know that a major part of 1Blocker relies on native Safari tools to deal with intrusive content: How 1Blocker protects you
Since these tools are tightly integrated into Safari, the browser provides a quick and convenient way to configure them.
A button to reload any page without content blockers right from the browser's address bar. This setting applies only to the current tab, so switching to another tab automatically re-enables content blockers.
You can also make it work permanently by adding an exception for a particular domain within your browser's settings.
How to quickly see a page without content blockers?
The following steps will only work if you have at least one content blocker installed and enabled on your device.
iOS:
Open the website you want to see with no content blockers applied;
Tap aA button on the left side of the address bar;
Tap "Turn off Content Blockers".
The page will reload with all content blockers disabled.
Safari will re-enable them if you close the tab, open another tab, or tap "Turn on Content Blockers" in the address bar.*
macOS:
Open the website you want to see with no content blockers applied;
Tap and hold the refresh button in the address bar;
Press "Reload Without Content Blockers".
The website will reload as a temporarily allowed site.
To enable content blockers again just close the tab, open a new tab, or press "Reload With Content Blockers" in the address bar.*
*The behavior was different prior to Safari 16.4, where content blocking would apply again the next time the page was reloaded.
How to permanently disable content blockers on a site?
iOS:
Open the website you want to see with no content blockers applied;
Tap the button on the left side of the address bar;
Tap "Website Settings";
Turn off/on the switch "Use Content Blockers".
This will make the website invisible to all content blockers installed on your device.
You can find and manage the list of such sites in your iPhone's Settings > Safari > Content Blockers (under Settings for websites).
macOS:
Open the website you want to see with no content blockers applied;
Right-click on the address bar;
Press "Settings for [site's name]";
Turn off/on the "Enable Content Blockers" checkbox.
This will make the website invisible to all Safari content blockers installed on your device.
You can find and manage the list of allowed websites in Safari > Settings > Websites > Content Blockers.
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The article outlines how 1Blocker leverages native Safari tools to combat intrusive content. Here are the key concepts discussed:
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Integration with Safari Tools:
- 1Blocker relies on native Safari tools for dealing with intrusive content.
- The integration is tight, allowing for efficient and seamless content blocking.
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Browser's Quick Configuration:
- Safari provides a quick and convenient way to configure content blockers.
- A button in the address bar allows users to reload a page without content blockers for the current tab.
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Temporary Content Blocker Disable:
- Users can temporarily disable content blockers for the current tab.
- This temporary disablement is limited to the current tab, and switching to another tab automatically re-enables content blockers.
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Permanent Disablement for Specific Domains:
- Users can make content blockers work permanently by adding exceptions for specific domains in the browser's settings.
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Steps to See a Page Without Content Blockers:
- On iOS: Open the desired website, tap the "aA" button, and select "Turn off Content Blockers" for a temporary disablement.
- On macOS: Open the website, tap and hold the refresh button, and choose "Reload Without Content Blockers" for temporary access.
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Changes in Safari 16.4:
- The article notes a change in behavior in Safari 16.4 where content blocking would reapply upon page reload in the previous version.
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Permanently Disable Content Blockers for a Site:
- On iOS: Open the website, tap the "aA" button, go to "Website Settings," and toggle the "Use Content Blockers" switch.
- On macOS: Open the website, right-click on the address bar, go to "Settings for [site's name]," and toggle the "Enable Content Blockers" checkbox.
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Managing Allowed Websites:
- On iOS: Manage the list of allowed websites in iPhone's Settings > Safari > Content Blockers.
- On macOS: Manage the list of allowed websites in Safari > Settings > Websites > Content Blockers.
These concepts collectively illustrate how users can control content blocking settings in Safari, either temporarily or permanently, for a more personalized browsing experience. If you have any specific questions or if there's more you'd like to explore on this topic, feel free to ask!
