Official statement
Googlebot detects intrusive interstitials that block the page and create a poor experience. It's important to avoid covering the entire page with irrelevant content or forcing the closure of an interstitial before interaction.
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Are Intrusive Interstitials Now a Threat to Your Desktop SEO?
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TL;DR
Googlebot detects and penalizes intrusive interstitials. These elements harm user experience and can impact your site's ranking. Avoid covering your entire page or forcing interaction before closure.
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