Under the Allow heading, find the problematic website, click More (three dots), then click “Block.” Otherwise, you will have to add the problematic URL to the block list manually. Scroll down in the list of settings and then click the “Pop-ups and Redirects” option.įor a website that you’ve accidentally added to the Allow list, you can promptly revoke its permissions to have Chrome start blocking its pop-ups again. Locate the Security and Privacy section and choose the “Site Settings” option. Next, select “Security and Privacy” from the sidebar. To explicitly block a website from showing pop-ups, you can add it to Chrome’s block list.Ĭlick the menu icon, and then click on “Settings.” Alternatively, you can type chrome://settings/ into the Omnibox to go directly there. How to Block Pop-ups from a Specific SiteĬhrome does a great job at blocking a majority of pop-ups, but sometimes a pop-up squeaks through-or you accidentally click “Allow” instead of “Block”-and makes its way onto your screen. If you suspect this is an error and want to see pop-ups from this website, click on the icon to see site-specific options, select “Always Allow Pop-ups and Redirects” and then click “Done.”Īfter you click “Done,” refresh the page to save your choice and see any intended pop-ups on this website.Īlternatively, if you just want to see a pop-up one time, click the blue link in this window and you’ll be redirected to the pop-up that was initially blocked. When Chrome blocks a pop-up from a website, it displays an icon with a red X in the corner of the Omnibox. How to Allow Pop-Ups From a Specific Site
Some websites use them for legitimate reasons. Not all pop-up windows are malicious or invasive. Here’s how you can take control and allow or block pop-ups in Chrome.īy default, Google Chrome disables pop-ups automatically in the browser something easily overlooked because that’s how the internet should be presented. Google Chrome does a great job at blocking pop-up windows out of the box, but sometimes it prevents them even if you’re expecting one from a trusted site. In addition to his written work, he has also been a regular guest commentator on CBS News and BBC World News and Radio to discuss current events in the technology industry. He has spent the last decade writing about Android, smartphones, and other mobile technology. Justin Duino is the Reviews Director at How-To Geek (and LifeSavvy Media as a whole). Brady has a diploma in Computer Science from Camosun College in Victoria, BC. He’s covered everything from Windows 10 registry hacks to Chrome browser tips. Brady Gavin has been immersed in technology for 15 years and has written over 150 detailed tutorials and explainers.
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