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Handling Phone Number Links in Different Browsers

August 22, 2024 | By: PhotoBiz Knowledge Base

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When users click on a phone number link (a "tel" link) on your PhotoBiz website, the behavior may vary depending on the browser they're using. This guide explains how these links are handled in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, and what happens if users repeatedly cancel the call prompt.

Safari on Mobile Devices

When a user clicks on a phone number link in Safari on a mobile device, the browser will display a prompt with options to "Call" or "Cancel." Here's what happens if the "Cancel" option is chosen:

  1. First Click: The user is presented with the "Call" or "Cancel" prompt.

  2. Second Click: If the user clicks "Cancel" again, Safari will still show the same prompt when the number is clicked.

  3. Third Click: If the user cancels three times in a row, Safari interprets this as the website potentially creating unwanted call requests. To prevent this, Safari will display a message that says "This website has been blocked from automatically starting a call" indicating that the browser is blocking the automatic call prompt.

  4. Resetting the Block: If the user clicks "Allow Call" when the block message appears, the browser will reset this block and return to showing the "Call" or "Cancel" options on subsequent clicks.

This behavior is designed to prevent websites from inadvertently or maliciously initiating multiple call requests.

Chrome and Firefox

In contrast, Chrome and Firefox do not exhibit this blocking behavior after multiple cancellations. When a user clicks a phone number link:

  • Both browsers will continuously present the "Call" or "Cancel" prompt regardless of how many times "Cancel" is selected.

  • There is no automatic block triggered by repeated cancellations, so users can continue to click on the phone number and receive the prompt each time without any interruption.

By understanding how different browsers handle phone number links, you can better prepare your website and communicate with your users to ensure a smooth experience.

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