How to Disable the Pop-up Blocker on Chrome Desktop?

If you use the pop-up blocker on Google Chrome, it may prevent you from viewing some of our content. The pop-up blocker can be turned off in several ways:

To disable the pop-up blocker on Google Chrome, follow these steps:

Go to the menu button at the top-right corner of your Chrome window.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Click Advanced in the left navigation menu.
Under Privacy, click Content Settings (or Content Settings button). If you don’t see this option under Privacy, then you’re using an older version of Chrome and will need to update it before continuing with this guide!
Scroll down until you find Popups or Pop-ups (depending on which version of Windows 10 or Mac OS X) and select “Block pop-ups for all sites.”

Click the menu button at the top-right corner of your Chrome window.

Click the menu button at the top-right corner of your Chrome window.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu that appears.

The Settings page will open in a new tab, and you’ll see an option called “Show advanced settings.” Click it to expand this section and view more options for configuring your browser’s pop-up blocker settings.

Select Settings from the menu that appears.

Select Settings from the menu that appears.
The settings menu will open and it will have a different name depending on your version of Chrome (e.g., Settings in Chrome 69).

Click Advanced in the left navigation menu.

To disable the pop-up blocker on Chrome desktop, follow these steps:

Click the menu button at the top-right corner of your Chrome window.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Find Advanced in the left navigation menu and click it to expand its options.

Under Privacy, click Content Settings.

Navigate to the Privacy section of Chrome’s settings by clicking on the three dots next to your username at the top right corner of your browser window and selecting Settings from the dropdown menu.
Click Content Settings, which is located under “Personal Stuff” in the left-hand column of options that appears when you click on Privacy (you may need to scroll down).
Scroll down until you see Pop-ups, then select “Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended).”

Scroll down to Pop-ups.

To disable the pop-up blocker, you’ll need to scroll down and click on Pop-ups.

You can choose to block pop-ups, or allow them on a site-by-site basis. If you choose to block pop-ups then all sites will be blocked until you go into your Chrome settings and enable them for individual websites (see below). To do this:

Go back into your Chrome settings by clicking on “hamburger” icon in top right corner of browser window, then click Settings > Show advanced settings… at bottom of page under Privacy sections click Content Settings button next to “Pop ups.”
Under “Allowed Sites”, select Allowed Sites from dropdown menu then add specific websites where pop ups are allowed by entering their URLs separated by commas (for example: www1., www2., www3.).

Click the menu button at the top-right corner of your Chrome window and select Settings from the menu that appears.
In the left navigation menu, click Advanced.
Under Privacy, click Content Settings.

In this article, we’ve shown you how to disable the pop-up blocker on Google Chrome. Whether it’s because you want to see what’s behind that annoying ad or just feel like playing around, now you can do so without any hassle!

FAQ:

Q1: What is a pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop? A1: A pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop is a feature designed to prevent unwanted pop-up windows from appearing while you browse the internet. It helps enhance user experience by minimizing interruptions.

Q2: Why would I want to disable the pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop? A2: You might want to disable the pop-up blocker temporarily to access specific websites or services that require pop-ups, such as online payment gateways, certain educational platforms, or legitimate notifications from trusted websites.

Q3: How can I disable the pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop for a specific website? A3: Click on the padlock icon next to the website’s address in the address bar, then select “Site settings.” Scroll down to the “Content” section and find the “Pop-ups and redirects” option. Change it to “Allow” for the specific website.

Q4: How do I disable the pop-up blocker for all websites on Chrome Desktop? A4: Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner, go to “Settings,” scroll down and click on “Privacy and security.” Under the “Privacy and security” section, find “Site settings.” Look for “Pop-ups and redirects” and disable the toggle switch to turn off the pop-up blocker for all websites.

Q5: Can I set exceptions while keeping the pop-up blocker enabled overall? A5: Yes, you can. In Chrome’s settings, under “Site settings” > “Pop-ups and redirects,” you can add specific websites to the exceptions list, allowing pop-ups only on those sites while the blocker remains enabled for others.

Q6: Is there a keyboard shortcut to quickly enable or disable the pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop? A6: No, Chrome doesn’t have a built-in keyboard shortcut to toggle the pop-up blocker. However, you can create a custom shortcut using Chrome extensions or use third-party software for this purpose.

Q7: How can I tell if the pop-up blocker is preventing a pop-up window? A7: When a pop-up is blocked, Chrome displays an icon in the address bar with a red “X.” Clicking on this icon allows you to manage the pop-up settings for the specific website.

Q8: Can I disable the pop-up blocker on Chrome Desktop for a specific browsing session only? A8: No, Chrome doesn’t provide an option to disable the pop-up blocker for a single browsing session. Once you change the settings, they apply until you manually revert them.

Q9: Does disabling the pop-up blocker make my computer more vulnerable to malware? A9: Disabling the pop-up blocker can make your computer vulnerable to malicious pop-ups, which may contain malware or phishing attempts. It’s essential to only disable the blocker for trusted websites.

Q10: Are there alternative browsers that offer different pop-up blocking options? A10: Yes, there are alternative browsers that offer different levels of pop-up blocking customization. Some popular ones include Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge, each with its own set of privacy and security settings, including pop-up controls.