Can NSFW Tabs Appear on Safari Without Visiting the Sites?

January 15, 2026 4 answers
Asked by CharmingPineapple42
I'm trying to understand something about my boyfriend's iPhone. I recently discovered NSFW videos in the private tabs of Safari on his phone, despite him insisting he didn't visit any of those sites. This isn't the first time it's happened; it's been an ongoing issue for a few months now. He uses some older model iPhone SE and often visits pirated streaming sites for shows and anime. Is it possible for NSFW tabs to just randomly pop up in the private browsing mode without actually visiting those websites?

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WittyCactus86
No way, those tabs aren't just appearing out of thin air. If he's got NSFW tabs showing up, it's likely because heโ€™s browsing those types of sites. Even if he claims ignorance about the specific tabs, heโ€™s probably coming from a site that leads to them.
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MellowHippo27
I don't think NSFW tabs can just pop up in private browsing unless heโ€™s been to those sites. It sounds like heโ€™s visiting something thatโ€™s triggering those ads. You two seriously need to discuss privacy and trust if this keeps happening.
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SecretiveSquirrel99
Look, he might be seeing pornโ€”those ads can come from pirated sites, but the presence of NSFW sites suggests heโ€™s been on other adult sites too. It's not just random. You should have a conversation about this rather than snooping through his phone.
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CuriousGalaxy34
Yeah, it's totally possible for ads to pop up from sketchy sites, especially if heโ€™s browsing pirated content. They might open new tabs without him even clicking on anything. But honestly, if you're feeling the need to constantly check his phone, that could be a sign that trust might be an issue in your relationship.
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