How do I enable JavaScript on my iPad

All the major websites built these days somehow rely on JavaScript. JavaScript adds an interactive element that is not available in older web technology. Gone are those days when websites were just white or colorful pages with some text and images.

Though JavaScript on iPhone can be used in many useful ways there are also a bunch of people who misuse this for hijacking our browser. For example, injecting the marquis search spam in the safari browser. Since I’m wary about my privacy a lot, I keep the JavaScript blocked at all times.

My sister learned about JavaScript and its merits & demerits yesterday in School. After that, she got worried about her data privacy and came to me to ask for help. She wanted to block the JavaScript to be on the safer side so I helped her with it.

Hence, if you feel that you do not need JavaScript for the website, then you can, of course, block the JavaScript for all the websites. This will automatically safeguard you from phishing sites.

Related: How to Allow or Block JavaScript in Safari Computer?

Unlike, Chrome Android and Edge for Android, Safari does not offer an exception list where you can allow JavaScript to run on a specific website. But, you can either allow or block all websites completely.

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How to Block JavaScript on Safari iPhone or iPad?

We can easily block the JavaScript iPhone execution on the Safari browser on iOS and iPadOS devices using a single toggle button.

Here are the steps to block JavaScript execution on Safari iOS:

  1. Open the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and choose the Safari browser from Settings.
  3. From Safari Settings, scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Advanced menu.
  4. Toggle the JavaScript button to turn OFF and disable execution.

How do I enable JavaScript on my iPad
How do I enable JavaScript on my iPad

This will completely block the JavaScript to run on Safari. If you block the JavaScript on your iPhone, a few websites might not work as intended.

How to Enable JavaScript on Safari for iPhone or iPad?

We can enable JavaScript on iPhone and iPadOS devices. All we need to do is toggle the button that will allow JavaScript execution on websites.

Here are the steps on how to enable JavaScript on iPhone or iPad OS:

  1. Open the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and Choose the Safari browser from Settings.
  3. From Safari Settings, scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Advanced menu.
  4. Toggle the JavaScript button to turn ON and enable execution.

How do I enable JavaScript on my iPad
How do I enable JavaScript on my iPad

This will allow the JavaScript within the website to execute and run on the Safari browser without any issues. This is the recommended setting in most cases.

Bottom Line: Safari iOS JavaScript Execution

By default, the Safari browser is set to allow JavaScript execution for all the websites. However, we can completely control whether to allow or disable the Javascript within the Safari browser on the iPhone or iPad.

In most cases, you can keep the Javascript blocked, however, if any website is misbehaving, then you can quickly toggle the button to enable the Javascript on websites.

I do allow the Javascript as I like to keep the interactive website experience. However, when I feel a particular website is not safe, I just avoid visiting for protecting privacy and security. In rare cases, I just disable the JavaScript execution feature and visit the site. If I think a website is fishy, I quickly block the JavaScript for iPhone and keep it blocked until it’s necessary to allow it. Even my sister now knows to block JavaScript and also enables it whenever she feels an urgent need.

Similarly, you can also enable or block Javascript on the Safari mac computer. Just like Safari on iOS, there is no site exception within the Safari browser.

Let us know what is your current settings for javascript in safari on iPhone or iPad? Do you block it completely or allow it on all sites?

FAQs: JavaScript Setting in Safari iOS/iPadOS

Here, let us see some of the frequently asked questions about how to enable or disable JavaScript in iOS/iPadOS.

How to Enable the JavaScript in Safari Browser?

To enable the JavaScript in Safari Browser, you need to open the Settings on your iOS device and then go to the advanced option. Under the advance option, toggle the button of the JavaScript and turn it ON.

How to Block the JaveScript in iOS/iPadOS?

To block the JavaScript in Safari Browser, you need to open the Settings on your iOS device and then go to the advanced option. Under the advance option, toggle the button of the JavaScript and turn it OFF.

Why is JavaScript not working in Safari on iPad?

On an iPad and an iPhone JavaScript is default disabled! When you enable JavaScript an Cookies in your Safari browser, logon will probably be successful. To enable JavaScript on your iPad or iPhone choose Settings, Safari and Advanced; to adjust Cookies choose Settings, Safari and uncheck Block Cookies.

How to enable JavaScript in Safari?

Enable JavaScript in Safari.
Launch Safari from your desktop or Dock..
From the main menu at the top of your screen, click Safari and then Preferences….
Click the Security icon..
In the Web content section, ensure that the Enable JavaScript check box has been checked..
Close this window..

How do I add JavaScript to my iPad?

In the Shortcuts app on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap in the upper-right corner of the screen. In the shortcut editor, tap the search field at the bottom of the screen, begin typing “Run JavaScript…” in the search field, then tap the Run JavaScript on Webpage action to add it to the shortcut editor.

How do I enable JavaScript in chrome on my iPad?

These instructions work for both Android and iOS..
Tap the three vertical menu dots at the top-right..
Go to Settings > Site settings > JavaScript..
Toggle on the switch to the right of JavaScript..