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Please log in with your username or email to continue. Facebook Google wikiHow Account No account yet? Create an account Browse Articles Quizzes & Games All Quizzes Hot Community Quizzes Personality Quizzes Dating Simulator Learn Something New Support wikiHow Log in / Sign up Computers and Electronics Internet Browsers Last Updated: June 25, 2026 Fact Checked Chrome on Desktop Chrome on Android Safari on Desktop Edge on Desktop Firefox on Desktop Firefox on Mobile This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA . Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 4,491 times. Because there are so many pop-up ads on the web, most web browsers block pop-ups by default. This is usually helpful, as it keeps distractions to a minimum, but sometimes you need to see or interact with a pop-up to use the features of a website. In this article, we'll show you how to turn the pop-up blocker on or off in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox, with simple instructions for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad. We'll also show you how to allow or deny pop-ups for specific websites. Turn Pop-up Blocker On or Off on Chrome: Quick Steps Click the Chrome menu ⋮ and select Settings . Click Privacy and security . Click Site Settings . Click Pop-ups and redirects . To turn off the pop-up blocker, select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects . To turn on the pop-up blocker, select Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects . Chrome on Desktop 1 Open your Settings in Chrome. To do so, click the three-dot menu in Chrome ⋮ at the top-right corner of the window, then select Settings at the bottom. [1] X Research source You can use these steps to turn pop-ups on or off in Chrome on any computer, including Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and Linux. If Chrome's pop-up blocker is currently blocking an important pop-up from a website you're trying to view right now, click the icon of a computer window with a red "X" in the address bar, click the link for the pop-up you want to unblock, and choose Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site] . You can use these steps to turn pop-ups on or off in Chrome on any computer, including Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and Linux. If Chrome's pop-up blocker is currently blocking an important pop-up from a website you're trying to view right now, click the icon of a computer window with a red "X" in the address bar, click the link for the pop-up you want to unblock, and choose Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site] . 2 Click Privacy and security . You'll see this at the top of the left panel. If you don't see this option, click the hamburger menu ☰ at the top-left corner to reveal the panel. Advertisement If you don't see this option, click the hamburger menu ☰ at the top-left corner to reveal the panel. 3 Click Site Settings . This is the last option in the right panel. 4 Click Pop-ups and redirects . It's the last option in the "Content" section. 5 Turn pop-ups on or off. Once you make your selection, you can refresh the website you're on so your preferences will apply. If you want to allow pop-ups, select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects . To block pop-ups, select Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects . If you want to allow pop-ups, select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects . To block pop-ups, select Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects . 6 Manage websites that are allowed (or not allowed) to display pop-ups. Whether you choose to enable or disable the pop-up blocker in Chrome, you can make exceptions for individual webpages. Any websites you've blocked pop-ups from appear under "Not allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects", while sites you've allowed pop-ups from appear under "Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects". To add a new exception, click the Add button and enter the address or domain of the website. To remove an exception, click ⋮ next to an address and select Remove . To add a new exception, click the Add button and enter the address or domain of the website. To remove an exception, click ⋮ next to an address and select Remove . Chrome on Android 1 Open your Chrome settings in the mobile app. Tap the three-dot menu in Chrome ⋮ and select Settings to do so. If you just need to allow a blocked pop-up for the site you're viewing now, reload the page with the blocked pop-up, then tap Always show at the bottom. [2] X Research source If you just need to allow a blocked pop-up for the site you're viewing now, reload the page with the blocked pop-up, then tap Always show at the bottom. [2] X Research source 2 Tap Site Settings . Additional settings for websites will appear. 3 Tap Pop-ups and redirects . This displays your pop-up blocking options. 4 Turn pop-ups on or off. To block pop-ups, turn off "Pop-ups and redirects." To allow them, toggle on this feature. If you've previously blocked pop-ups (or specifically allowed pop-ups) on a website, you can adjust your preferences at any time. Go to a website where you have allowed or blocked pop-ups, then follow these steps: Tap the Page info button, which looks like 2 sliders. Tap Permissions . If a menu opens with options for blocking or allowing pop-ups, make your selection. If no menu appears, you haven't set any permissions for this website. If you've previously blocked pop-ups (or specifically allowed pop-ups) on a website, you can adjust your preferences at any time. Go to a website where you have allowed or blocked pop-ups, then follow these steps: Tap the Page info button, which looks like 2 sliders. Tap Permissions . If a menu opens with options for blocking or allowing pop-ups, make your selection. If no menu appears, you haven't set any permissions for this website. Tap the Page info button, which looks like 2 sliders. Tap Permissions . If a menu opens with options for blocking or allowing pop-ups, make your selection. If no menu appears, you haven't set any permissions for this website. Chrome on iPhone or iPad 1 Open your Chrome settings. In the Chrome mobile app for iPhone or iPad, tap the three-dot menu ••• and select Settings . If you just want to allow pop-ups on the website you're viewing right now, tap Always show at the bottom. You may need to refresh the page after. [3] X Research source 2 Tap Content Settings . This opens your settings for specific websites and behaviors. 3 Tap Block pop-ups . Your pop-up settings will appear. 4 Choose whether to block pop-ups. Toggle "Block pop-ups" on or off as needed, and your changes will take effect immediately. Safari on Desktop 1 Open your Safari settings. In Safari on your Mac, click the Safari menu at the top of the screen, then select Settings . If you're using an older version of macOS, click Preferences instead. [4] X Research source 2 Click the Websites tab. Your website preferences will appear. 3 Click Pop-up windows in the left panel. Now you'll see the options to adjust your pop-up settings in the right panel. [5] X Research source 4 Turn the pop-up blocker on or off. Click the "When visiting other websites" menu, then select an option: [6] X Research source Block and Notify - This blocks the pop-up from appearing, but notifies you that there is a pop-up available by adding a new icon (two overlapping windows) to the search bar. This is a good option if you generally don't want to deal with pop-ups but sometimes need them for logging in to websites. Block - Blocks pop-ups without notifying you. Allow - Turns off your pop-up blocker. Block and Notify - This blocks the pop-up from appearing, but notifies you that there is a pop-up available by adding a new icon (two overlapping windows) to the search bar. This is a good option if you generally don't want to deal with pop-ups but sometimes need them for logging in to websites. Block - Blocks pop-ups without notifying you. Allow - Turns off your pop-up blocker. 5 Block or allow pop-ups for a certain website. If you're currently viewing a website that has a pop-up that you need to engage with (and it's hidden), you'll see the website's name under "Currently open websites," as well as a menu with a few different options. You'll also see any websites you've previously made exceptions for under "Configured websites." If you need to see a pop-up for a currently open website, click the menu and select Allow . If you want to change your pop-up settings for a configured website, click the menu and choose an option.

If you need to see a pop-up for a currently open website, click the menu and select Allow . If you want to change your pop-up settings for a configured website, click the menu and choose an option. Safari on Mobile 1 Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. To turn your pop-up blocker on or off in Safari for iOS, you'll need to make a quick change in the Settings app. [7] X Research source 2 Scroll down and tap Apps . It's all the way at the bottom of the Settings menu. 3 Tap Safari . This opens your Safari settings. 4 Enable or disable "Block pop-ups." To block all pop-ups, toggle the switch to the On position. To allow pop-ups, toggle the switch to the Off position. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. Edge on Desktop 1 Open your Edge settings. To do so, click the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of Edge •••, then select Settings at the bottom. You can use these steps on any computer (Windows or Mac) to block or unblock pop-ups in Edge. If Edge blocked an important pop-up on the website you're visiting right now, you can unblock that pop-up by clicking Pop-up blocked in the address bar. [8] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source You can use these steps on any computer (Windows or Mac) to block or unblock pop-ups in Edge. If Edge blocked an important pop-up on the website you're visiting right now, you can unblock that pop-up by clicking Pop-up blocked in the address bar. [8] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source 2 Click Privacy, search, and services . This option is in the left panel. 3 Click Site permissions . It's near the bottom of the right panel. 4 Click All permissions . This will open your settings for all websites. 5 Click Pop-ups and redirects . You can modify your pop-up blocker settings for all or individual websites here. 6 Enable or disable the pop-up blocker. Toggle the "Blocked (recommended)" switch to the On position to turn on the pop-up blocker, or off to allow pop-ups. 7 Control pop-up blocking for individual websites. If you've previously allowed or denied websites to show pop-ups, those websites will be listed below. You can specifically allow or deny pop-ups on certain websites, even if you've turned the pop-up blocker on or off. [9] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source Click Add site under "Not allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects" if you want to block pop-ups from one site. Add the site's URL when prompted. Alternatively, if you want to allow pop-ups from a specific site even if your pop-up blocker is on, click Add site under "Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects" and add the desired website's address. Click Add site under "Not allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects" if you want to block pop-ups from one site. Add the site's URL when prompted. Alternatively, if you want to allow pop-ups from a specific site even if your pop-up blocker is on, click Add site under "Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects" and add the desired website's address. 1 Open your Edge settings. To do so, tap the three-dot menu in the Edge mobile app ••• on your Android, iPhone, or iPad, then tap Settings . [10] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source 2 Tap Site permissions . This is where you can adjust settings for website permissions. 3 Tap Pop-ups and redirects . Your current pop-up blocking settings appear here. 4 Choose your pop-up blocking settings. Toggle on "Pop-ups and redirects" to turn the pop-up blocker on, or turn it off to allow pop-ups. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. Firefox on Desktop 1 Open your Firefox settings. To get there, click the three-line menu ☰ and select Settings . [11] X Research source Use this method to turn your Firefox pop-up blocker on or off on a PC, Mac, or Linux computer. If you just want to turn on pop-ups for the website you're visiting now, refresh the website, click Options in the address bar next to the pop-up warning, and select Allow/Block pop-ups for (website) . Use this method to turn your Firefox pop-up blocker on or off on a PC, Mac, or Linux computer. If you just want to turn on pop-ups for the website you're visiting now, refresh the website, click Options in the address bar next to the pop-up warning, and select Allow/Block pop-ups for (website) . 2 Click Privacy & Security . It's in the left panel. 3 Toggle "Block pop-ups and third-party redirects" on or off. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section to find the checkbox. To enable the pop-up blocker, place a check mark in the box. To allow pop-ups, uncheck the box. 4 Adjust permissions for individual websites. Click Manage exceptions under the "Block pop-ups and third-party redirects" checkbox. If you've previously allowed websites to show pop-ups, those websites will be listed here. You can specifically allow pop-ups on certain websites, even if you've turned the pop-up blocker on. To remove an exception, select the site and click Remove Website . To add an exception for a site, type or paste its address into the box, then click Allow . To remove an exception, select the site and click Remove Website . To add an exception for a site, type or paste its address into the box, then click Allow . Firefox on Mobile 1 Open your Firefox app settings. Tap the menu in the Firefox app •••, then select Settings to do so. You can use these steps to block or allow pop-ups in the Firefox app for Android, iPhone, or iPad. You can use these steps to block or allow pop-ups in the Firefox app for Android, iPhone, or iPad. 2 Tap Browsing . You'll see this in the "General" section. In some Firefox versions, you may see the "Block pop-up windows" selector without having to click Browsing first. In some Firefox versions, you may see the "Block pop-up windows" selector without having to click Browsing first. 3 Toggle "Block pop-up windows" on or off. Turn on the pop-up blocker by sliding the switch to the On position. To allow pop-ups, toggle the switch to the Off position. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. If you were viewing a website that blocked an important pop-up, you can now refresh the website to display the pop-up. 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