If pop-ups have been blocked, you'll see the blocked icon in the address bar.
To disable pop-ups:
- Open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Settings.
- At the bottom, click Advanced.
- Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings.
- Click Pop-ups and redirects.
- At the top, turn the setting to Allowed or Blocked.
To allow pop-ups from a specific site:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
- In the address bar, click Pop-up blocked.
- Click the link for the pop-up you want to see.
- To always see pop-ups for the site, select Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site] Done.
The site will be added to the exceptions list, which you can manage in the Content Settings dialog.
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Disabling Pop-up Blockers
- Last updated: Jul 19, 2019 by Jorge Davila
Disabling Pop-Up Blockers
Chrome (Windows)
By default, Chrome will notify you when a pop-up is blocks and give you an option to see it. To turn off pop-up blocker, follow these instructions:
- Click the Customize and control Google Chrome menu (the three dots in the upper right corner)
- Select Settings.
- Click Advanced at the bottom.
- Under Privacy and security, click the Content Settings button.
- Select Pop-ups and redirects.
- To disable the pop-up blocker uncheck the Blocked (recommended) box.
- To enable pop-ups on specific sites, check Blocked (recommended) and click Add next to Allow and enter the URL(s).
Firefox (Windows)
- Select the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner.
- Select Options.
- Select the Privacy and Security tab.
- To disable the pop-up blocker, uncheck the Block pop-up windows box below Permissions.
- To allow specific pop-ups, click Exceptions and enter the URL(s).
- Close the window.
- Click OK.
Internet Explorer (Windows IE 8 and earlier)
- Click Tools.
- Click Pop-up Blocker.
- Click Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.
Internet Explorer (Windows IE 9 and later)
- Click the GEAR icon and select Internet Options.
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Uncheck Turn on Pop-up Blocker to disable the pop-up blocker.
- Click the Settings button to disable pop-up blockers for specific sites.
- Click OK.
Chrome (Mac)
By default, Chrome will notify you when a pop-up is blocks and give you an option to see it. To turn off the pop-up blocker, follow these instructions:
- Click the Customize and control Google Chrome menu (the three dots in the upper right corner)
- Select Settings.
- Click Advanced at the bottom.
- Under Privacy and security, click the Content Settings button.
- Select Pop-ups and redirects.
- To disable the pop-up blocker uncheck the Blocked (recommended) box.
- To enable pop-ups on specific sites, check Blocked (recommended) and click Add next to Allow and enter the URL(s).
Firefox (Mac)
- Select Preferences from the Firefox menu.
- Select the Privacy and Security tab.
- To disable the pop-up blocker, uncheck the Block pop-up windows box below Permissions.
- To allow specific pop-ups, click Exceptions and enter the URL(s).
- Close the window.
- Click OK.
Safari (Mac)
- From the Safari menu, select Preferences
- Click Websites at the top of the window
- Select Pop-up Windows.
- To disable the pop-up blocker select Allow next to When visiting other websites.
- To allow specific pop-ups, navigate to the web page, follow steps 1-3 and then select Allow next to the name of the site.
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How do I disable pop
Chrome (Android).
Open Chrome..
Click the settings icon. on the browser toolbar..
Select Settings..
Click Advanced or Site Settings..
Uncheck Block Pop-ups check box or slide the Block Pop-ups button to the off position..
Why do pop
If you're seeing some of these problems with Chrome, you might have unwanted software or malware installed on your computer: Pop-up ads and new tabs that won't go away. Your Chrome homepage or search engine keeps changing without your permission.