We’ve been getting reports from some of our readers that in certain regions, pop-up banners appear on GSMArena without a proper close button. We want to assure you that this is not intentional and we’re trying to get to the bottom of it.
The reality is that modern online advertising is a complex ecosystem. Our site runs header bidding across dozens of marketplaces, with hundreds of networks and thousands of advertisers competing in real time.
While this system helps us keep GSMArena free and independent, it also means that on rare occasions, misconfigured creatives can slip through, resulting in ad formats we never intended to display.
Unfortunately, we don’t have direct control over every single banner served. That’s why we need your help. If you come across one of these problematic ads, please take a screenshot and send it to along with your location.
This will give us a much better chance of tracing the source and fixing the issue. We appreciate your patience and support in helping us keep GSMArena a clean and pleasant experience for everyone.
