Quick Steps to Enable or Disable Pop-Ups on Any Browser

Learn how to block or allow pop-ups in any browser with simple steps. Whether you want to stop annoying ads or enable pop-ups for trusted sites, this guide covers everything you need.

How to Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Your Browser?

Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Google Chrome

You can manage pop-ups in Chrome directly from the Settings menu.

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu at the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Privacy and security on the left sidebar.
4. Choose Site Settings.
   
5. Scroll down and select Pop-ups and redirects.
   
6. To block pop-ups, toggle Don’t allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects.
7. To allow pop-ups, toggle Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects or add trusted sites under Allowed to send pop-ups and redirects.

If pop-ups are still bothering you on Windows, read this guide on how to stop pop-ups in Windows 11.

Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Microsoft Edge

Edge lets you quickly toggle pop-ups on or off from its site permissions panel.

1. Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
3. Click Privacy and services on the left and then Site permissions.
   
4. Scroll down and choose Pop-ups and redirects.
   
5. To block pop-ups, turn Block (recommended) on.
6. To allow pop-ups, switch Block off or add sites under Allow.

If you see fake security warnings, use this fix for fake virus alert pop-ups in Microsoft Edge.

Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Mozilla Firefox

Firefox gives you control over pop-ups through the Permissions section in its settings.

1. Click the Menu button in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Choose Privacy & Security from the sidebar.
4. Scroll to the Permissions section.
5. Check Block pop-up windows to stop pop-ups.
   
6. To allow pop-ups on specific sites, click Exceptions and add the site URL.

Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Safari (Mac)

Safari’s website settings let you manage pop-ups for individual sites or all pages.

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the top-left menu and select Settings or Preferences.
3. Go to the Websites tab.
4. Select Pop-up Windows from the sidebar.
5. Next to each website, choose Block, Block and Notify, or Allow from the dropdown menu.

Why You May Need to Allow Pop-Ups

Some secure websites use pop-ups for login, verification, or payments, so allow them only on trusted sites for a smooth and safe experience.

FAQs

Conclusion

Blocking pop-ups improves security and focus, but some sites need them to work correctly. Use each browser’s controls to allow only what you trust. If you keep getting persistent alerts or suspicious messages, follow this guide to fix browser alert pop-ups.

For smoother keyboard navigation and easier text selection while browsing, try enabling Caret Browsing. It works in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and you can learn more in our Caret Browsing guide.