Summary
- Pop-up blockers in Google Chrome and other browsers block annoying ads that redirect to dangerous content, but they can also block the content you want to view.
- You can easily turn off the pop-up blocker on Chrome for select websites on phones, PCs, and Android tablets.
- If you want to have a less intrusive browsing experience, you can mute pop-up sound and sync settings across devices to allow pop-ups on other devices.
Pop-up blockers have a useful purpose. They block annoying ads that redirect you to a different website, often leading to dangerous content. Google Chrome and other popular browsers come with a pop-up blocker, blocking annoying ads that interrupt you while visiting a website. Sometimes, it can be the problem instead of the solution. While pop-up blockers block annoying pop-up ads, they often block the content you want to view.
You can turn off the Google Chrome pop-up blocker feature for select websites on phones, PCs, and the best Android tablets. In this article, we show you how to switch off Google Chrome's pop-up blocker.
How to turn off Chrome pop-up blocker on your devices
The Chrome web browser allows pop-up blocking by default. New tabs or windows only open automatically when you turn off the block or there's malware on your device. When your mobile browser halts a pop-up, you see a notification below the address bar with a prompt to allow it.
When a pop-up is blocked on a PC, you see a tab page icon with a diagonal line across it, indicating the pop-up is blocked. You can allow pop-ups from the website by clicking that icon. Turning off the Google Chrome pop-up blocker is easy on all devices. Change the pop-up blocker settings on Chrome apps with the following steps.
Turn off Google Chrome pop-up blocker on Android
- Open Chrome and visit a web page.
- Tap the Settings icon on the left side of the address bar.
- Select Permissions.
- Toggle on the Intrusive ads switch to allow pop-ups.
- Alternatively, to turn off the pop-up blocker, tap the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner next to the tab page icon and select Settings.
- Scroll down, and under the Advanced section, tap Site settings.
- Scroll down, and under the Content section, tap Pop-ups and redirects.
- Toggle off the Pop-ups and redirects toggle to turn off the Google Chrome pop-up blocker.
Turn off Chrome's pop-up blocker on iOS or iPadOS
- Tap the three-dot icon in the lower-right corner.
- From the Chrome menu, select Settings.
- Go to Content settings > Block pop-ups.
- Tap the toggle switch to allow pop-ups.
- To allow them for specific sites, visit a web page.
- You'll see the blocked pop-up notification below your screen. Tap Always show.
Turn off Chrome's pop-up blocker on computers
- Click the blocked pop-up icon in the address bar.
- Click the checkbox.
- Click OK.
Alternatively, click the Settings icon on the left side of the address bar. Then, turn off the toggle for Intrusive ads. These settings apply only to that website.
Turn off the pop-up blocker completely
- Click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Go to Privacy and security.
- Click Site settings.
- Select Pop-ups and redirects.
- Click the first checkbox under Default behavior.
- Under Customized behaviors, click Add to choose which sites can or can't display pop-ups.
Experience less intrusive pop-ups in Chrome
Turning off the Google Chrome pop-up blocker frees you from restrictions. However, most websites contain video or audio content that plays automatically, especially inappropriate ones. Moreover, they often redirect you to websites that aren't safe and might infuse malware or ransomware. If your mobile is infected with malware, read our guide to get rid of malware from your phone.
Chrome hasn't made provisions for you to stop pop-ups, but you can mute their sound. You can also sync settings across devices so that your other phones and laptops allow pop-ups and mute their content. Use these tips and tricks on your Android phone for a better browsing experience.
