Block or allow pop-ups

Question

By default, Google Chrome blocks pop-ups from automatically showing up on your screen.

Answer 1

By default, Google Chrome blocks pop-ups from automatically showing up on your screen. When a pop-up is blocked, the address bar will be marked Pop-up blocked . You can also decide to allow pop-ups.

If you still get pop-ups after disabling them:

• You may have previously subscribed to receive notifications from a site. You can block notifications if you don’t want any communications from a site to show up on your screen. 
• Your computer or phone may be infected by malware.

Turn pop-ups on or off

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More   Settings.
3. Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings.
4. Click Pop-ups and redirects.
5. At the top, turn the setting to Allowed or Blocked.

Block or allow pop-ups from a specific site

Not all pop-ups are ads or spam. Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows.

Allow pop-ups from a site

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
3. In the address bar, click Pop-up blocked .
4. Click the link for the pop-up you want to see.
5. To always see pop-ups for the site, select Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site]  Done.

Block pop-ups from a site

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More .
3. Click Settings.
4. Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings.
5. Click Pop-ups and redirects.
6. Under "Allow," look for the site.
7. To the right of the site, click More   Block.

If the site isn't listed, next to "Block," click Add. Enter the site's web address, and then click Add. To capture all pop-ups across the site, use the pattern [*.]example.com.

Block notifications 

If you still get communications from a site after disabling pop-ups, you may be subscribed to notifications. To turn off notifications for a site:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. Go to the site you are getting notifications from. 
3. Select View site information .
4. Next to Notifications, select Block from the drop down menu. 

You can also block notifications from your site settings. 

Problems with pop-ups

Still seeing unwanted pop-ups: Try running the Chrome Cleanup Tool (Windows only). Then, read other options for finding and removing malware from your computer.

Using a Chrome device at work or school: Your network administrator can set up the pop-up blocker for you. If so, you can't change this setting yourself. Learn about using a managed Chrome device.

Learn how to control specific ways a website can act when you're using Chrome.

My site's popups are being blocked

Chrome blocks pop-ups that users might not find useful.

If pop-ups are being blocked on a site that you own, visit the Abusive Experience Report. In the report, you'll learn if there are any issues found with your site that you can address

Answer 2

Android

Turn pop-ups on or off

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. To the right of the address bar, tap More  Settings.
3. Tap Site settings  Pop-ups and redirects.
4. Turn Pop-ups and redirects on or off.

Allow pop-ups from a specific site

Not all pop-ups are ads or spam. Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
3. At the bottom, tap Always show.

Allow or block notifications from some sites

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .

2. Go to the website you don’t want to receive notifications from.
3. To the right of the address bar, tap More  Info .
4. Tap Site Settings  Notifications.
   • If you don’t see the setting here, this website can’t send you notifications.
5. Choose Allow or Block.

My site's popups are being blocked

Chrome blocks pop-ups that users might not find useful.

If pop-ups are being blocked on a site that you own, visit the Abusive Experience Report. In the report, you'll learn if there are any issues found with your site that you can address

 

 

Answer 3

iPhone & iPad

Turn pop-ups on or off

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
2. Tap More   Settings .
3. Tap Content Settings  Block Pop-ups.
4. Turn Block Pop-ups on or off.

Allow pop-ups for a specific site

Not all pop-ups are ads or spam. Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
2. Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
3. At the bottom, under "Pop-ups blocked," tap Always show.

Fix issues with pop-ups

If you're on a page with a pop-up or dialog that won't go away, try these steps:

1. Turn on your phone's airplane mode.
2. Quit Google Chrome.
3. Close the tab with the bad pop-up or dialog box.

My site's popups are being blocked

Chrome blocks pop-ups that users might not find useful.

If pop-ups are being blocked on a site that you own, visit the Abusive Experience Report. In the report, you'll learn if there are any issues found with your site that you can address