Imgur's mobile site shows an app download banner when I try to move to the next post, and I can't close it. Blocking the banner with uBlock Origin hasn't made the forward arrow work. Desktop mode lets me browse, but causes other annoyances. Is there another workaround that doesn't involve installing the app?
How can I get past Imgur's app banner on mobile?
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Hiding the banner and restoring the arrow may be separate problems. The page could still have an invisible overlay or some other behavior intercepting taps. Try inspecting which element is being blocked, though there's no guarantee a cosmetic filter alone will fix navigation.
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Desktop mode is the obvious fallback, but it can be awkward on a phone. If scrolling keeps moving you to another post, try using the browser's zoom controls and navigating more carefully until there's a better fix.
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If the site keeps getting in the way, switching to another image host is an option too. That won't help with existing Imgur links, but it avoids relying on the site for new uploads.
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Not wanting the app is reasonable, especially if you prefer the privacy controls available in your browser. Extensions such as Privacy Badger or Ghostery may help with tracking, though they aren't necessarily a fix for the banner or the broken arrow.
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