With the iOS 18 upgrade, Apple continues to improve its native browser. Following up on recent additions, the fifth beta of iOS 18 brings another new Safari feature: ‘Distraction Control’. The feature allows users to block distracting web page elements such as pop-ups, cookie preferences, and even ads. It’s one of the better features that’s been implemented and is a huge help when browsing and reading. Here’s everything you need to know about what it does, how to get it, and how to use it.

First of all, since the feature was recently introduced in the iOS 18 beta 5, you’ll need to make sure you have the latest beta installed to get Safari’s ‘Distraction Control’ (as of April 8, 2024). Or, if you’re reading this later, simply make sure you have the latest iOS 18 update.

Here's how to hide distracting items in Safari:

Once hidden, elements remain hidden even if the page is refreshed or reloaded. This includes elements such as logins or cookie request popups. However, not all elements can be swept from view.