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Adtech & Programmatic
Interstitial Ad
A full-screen ad that appears between content or app screens and can be closed by the user.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
An interstitial ad is a full-screen ad that appears between pieces of content or app screens, such as between game levels or page transitions, and can be closed by the user. Its size gives it strong visibility, but poorly timed interstitials can frustrate users, and platforms restrict intrusive uses on mobile web.