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18+ ads

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wlinewbie26 · 28/05/2026 21:10

Is anyone else being bombarded by ads for 18+ websites? These ads are coming up in every thread dotted throughout the posts.

18+ ads
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JoMumsnet · 29/05/2026 10:35

Hi all, thanks again for alerting us to these ads. We've hopefully blocked them all by now, but if you see any others please let us know. You may need to clear your cookies to ensure they don't still crop up.

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wlinewbie26 · 28/05/2026 22:33

Def nothing on my browsing history or algorithm. They first appeared today when I was out of the house as we went on a day trip - so no internet access for the whole day.

Thanks @LilyMumsnet

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LilyMumsnet · 28/05/2026 21:35

Hi all

We're looking at this now and we apologise - we thought we'd managed to catch all of these. We'll be back to update ASAP.

Lararoft · 28/05/2026 21:23

Yes i keep getting these adverts too & as a single straight woman who lives alone it’s a little worrying!! I don’t look at porn ever. Or do online dating (and if I did I would be only looking for men!) or ever even browse online dating sites. Also, I’m using Mumsnet from a brand new smartphone on which i haven’t even bothered to verify that I’m over 18 yet!

I really really do not want to be reading a thread with random pop ups of women every few paragraphs who look like they belong on babestation!! Sort it out please Mumsnet!!

Greenfinch7 · 28/05/2026 21:16

I have been getting lots of ads for toe separators and rat poison. I have no interest or search history relating to either of these things, and no-one but me uses my laptop.

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 28/05/2026 21:16

I saw an advert that showed three nude women's bottoms the other day on an advert on MN. I guarantee I have nothing like that in my browsing history.

FernandoSor · 28/05/2026 21:14

Targeted ads are based on your browsing history, or possibly on the browsing history of someone using your internet connection…