Remove Directsearchapp.com pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)

Quick verdict, updated May 2026: Directsearchapp.com is treated here as a browser notification scam. It tries to make the browser Allow button look necessary, then can send unwanted notification ads if permission is granted.

If Directsearchapp.com appeared after a redirect, close the tab and do not allow notifications. The first cleanup step is to remove Directsearchapp.com from the browser allowed notification list; uninstalling random programs alone will not stop alerts if the permission remains.

First check: Block Directsearchapp.com in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Android notification settings. If the site keeps reopening after that, review browser extensions and recently installed programs.

Related guide: For browser-specific notification settings, use our browser notification scam removal guide.

What is Directsearchapp.com?

Directsearchapp.com is not a required browser update, video player, or system message. It displays short fake prompts around the notification permission dialog so the request looks like part of opening content. These are examples of prompts that pages like Directsearchapp.com may use:

Click "Allow" to watch the video

Click "Allow" to start downloading

Click "Allow" to close this window

Click "ALLOW" to play the video
Stream and download available

To access, click allow!
If you are 18+ click allow

Download is ready. Click Allow to download your file
Press Allow to verify that you are not a robot

Important: Do not click Allow on Directsearchapp.com. If the site already has permission, it can show ads through browser notifications even after the original page is closed. Remove that permission first, then continue with the cleanup steps below if redirects or pop-ups continue.

Why am I seeing Directsearchapp.com pop-up ads?

Directsearchapp.com usually appears after an advertising redirect, a misleading download or streaming page, or a site that uses aggressive ad networks.

If it happened once, closing the tab and blocking notifications may be enough. If Directsearchapp.com keeps appearing on trusted sites, check browser extensions and recently installed programs because adware may be reopening the redirect chain.

Here are common signs that adware or a browser hijacker may be present:

• Advertisements appear in places they shouldn’t be;
• Your browser homepage has changed without your permission;
• Your browser redirects to questionable sites;
• Web pages that you typically visit are not displaying properly;
• Browser pop-ups appear which recommend fake updates or other software;
• Other unwanted programs might get installed without your knowledge;

Use the guide below to block Directsearchapp.com notifications and check the device for related adware.

Remove Directsearchapp.com Automatically:

The easiest method to stop Directsearchapp.com ads is to run an anti-malware program capable of detecting adware in general and Directsearchapp.com in particular. You may try GridinSoft Anti-Malware. It’s good at detecting and removing adware and other PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

Other software that may be able to get rid of Directsearchapp.com:

• Trojan Killer (Windows)
• Loaris Trojan Remover (Windows)
• Trojan Scanner (Android)

Note: After removing the adware you might still need to disable Directsearchapp.com notifications manually (see the step named Delete Directsearchapp.com Notifications).

You can also try to remove Directsearchapp.com by hand using the following instructions.

Remove Directsearchapp.com From Programs and Features:

Windows 11:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Installed apps.
2. Find the suspicious or recently installed program in the list.
3. Click the three dots button next to it and select Uninstall.
4. Follow the prompts and restart Windows if asked.

Windows 10:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Apps and Features.
2. Find the suspicious or recently installed program in the list.
3. Select it and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the prompts and restart Windows if asked.

Windows 8.1:

1. Press and hold the Windows key and hit X.
2. Select Programs and Features.
3. Select the suspicious program.
4. Click Uninstall.

Delete Adware App From File Explorer:

Remove Directsearchapp.com From Browsers:

Remove Directsearchapp.com from Google Chrome:

1. Click on three dots menu button at the top right corner of the window.
2. Select More tools ⇒ Extensions.
3. Click REMOVE to uninstall an extension.
4. Click Remove in the dialog box.

Remove Directsearchapp.com from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Add-ons.
2. Go to Extensions tab.
3. To uninstall an add-on, click on Remove button next to it.

Remove Directsearchapp.com from Microsoft Edge:

1. Click the three dots menu button at the top right corner of the window.
2. Select Extensions => Manage extensions.
3. Turn off suspicious extensions or extensions you do not recognize.
4. Click Remove next to an unwanted extension and confirm.

Remove Directsearchapp.com from Opera:

1. Press Ctrl +Shift + E keys to open extensions manager.
2. To remove an add-on, click on the x button next to it.
3. Click OK when asked to confirm.

Remove Directsearchapp.com from Safari:

1. On the top menu select Safari => Preferences.
2. Select Extensions tab.
3. Select an extension you want to delete and click Uninstall button next to it.

Delete Directsearchapp.com Notifications:

Remove Directsearchapp.com Notifications From Google Chrome:

1. Open chrome://settings/content/notifications (just copy this and paste into the address bar of Chrome).
2. Delete all rogue notifications by clicking three vertical dots button next to each and selecting Remove.

Remove Directsearchapp.com Notifications From Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Options.
2. Select Privacy & Security on the left side of the window.
3. Scroll down to Permissions section and click Settings… button next to Notifications.
4. Find sites you do not want to receive notifications from, click the drop-down menu next to each, and select Block.
5. Click Save Changes button.

Get rid of Directsearchapp.com pop-ups and notifications on Android:

Disable Directsearchapp.com notifications:

Note: Steps might differ a little depending on the version of your Android.

1. Tap Settings.
2. Select Apps & notifications => Apps.
3. Find and tap the browser that displays Directsearchapp.com notifications.
4. Tap Notifications.
5. Find Directsearchapp.com in the list and disable it.

Stop Directsearchapp.com redirects:

If Directsearchapp.com keeps opening in new tabs, check recently installed apps and remove apps you do not recognize. You can also scan the device with Loaris Trojan Remover or another trusted anti-malware tool.

On Android, pop-ups and ads can also come from browser site permissions rather than an installed app. If notifications continue after blocking Directsearchapp.com, scan the device with Trojan Scanner:

Open Trojan Scanner on Google Play

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