Safari suddenly no longer preventing trackers effectively?

Hi, so very recently I have noticed despite having days or even weeks of browser history in Safari, all of the sudden the Privacy Report on the new tab page is showing that Safari has blocked only a few trackers (& I do mean literally only a few so at most, like, 2 or 3 tops)! Before recently of course, if I had several days or more of browser history, there would be hundreds of prevented trackers in Safari! What has caused this sudden change in tracking prevention?!




iPhone 15

Posted on May 26, 2025 12:44 AM

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May 30, 2025 8:21 PM in response to hilllemd03

Re: "Safari suddenly no longer preventing trackers effectively?"


Wondering which iOS version is currently installed on your iPhone 15.

Seems iPhone now has more security than ever before,


About iOS 18 Updates - Apple Support

lists the new features and security updates that have appeared in recent iOS 18 versions ...

the latest version is iOS 18.5


Eg: says of iOS 18.2 : "This update introduces new features powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new ways to communicate, work, and express yourself, all while protecting your data with an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI."

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Re: What has caused this sudden change in tracking prevention?!


About "Intelligent Tracking Prevention" : Safari Privacy - Apple

Eg: says:

"Some browsers allow websites and data collection companies to watch you as you browse across multiple sites and create a profile of you. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on‑device intelligence to help prevent those trackers from learning who you are and what you’re interested in".


More info: Apple's Privacy website: Privacy - Control - Apple

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