Unwanted adds

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  navmedicine · Member · Jul 8, 2023 at 6:22 pm

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  My wordpress website is now displaying adds, in various places on the website which is obstructing users from viewing the content. This did not happen before- I recently posted a new blog post and then this started to happen. During this edit, I uploaded an image I downloaded from pixelbay- I am concerned if there is some sort of malware on the page.

  URLs: https://navmedicine.wordpress.com/2023/07/08/post-operative-ileus/

  Please can you help

  WP.com: Yes
  Jetpack: No
  Correct account: Yes

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  fstat · Staff · Jul 11, 2023 at 9:06 am

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  Hi there,

  I’m happy to inform you that after reviewing your website, I can confidently confirm there is no malware present. The ads you’re currently seeing are a standard part of the free WordPress.com experience. They help us keep the service free for millions of users around the globe.

  I checked the specific blog post you mentioned, and I want to assure you that the ads aren’t blocking any content on the page. They are positioned in a way to minimize any disruption to your website’s content.

  However, if you prefer to have an ad-free experience, we do offer this with all of our paid plans. Upgrading to any of our plans, even the most affordable Personal plan, will remove all ads from your site. As an additional bonus, this plan also includes a free custom domain for the first year and increased storage space for your site. It’s a great way to enhance your website. If you’re interested, you can upgrade below.

  If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help.