Google Chrome is a great browser which provides up to date security and number of controls to the user. In the last few years, Chrome has improved a lot in terms of user experience and has brought native ad blocking and pop-up blocking. However, despite the improvement, there are times when shady websites trick users into allowing pop-ups and various other permissions. These websites abuse those permissions and create nasty pop-ups relentlessly. So if you are facing such issues, you have come to the right place. In this article, I have shared simple steps to enable Google Chrome Pop-up blocker. Along with that, I have also mentioned additional tips which can stop the annoying pop-ups completely. So having said that, let’s begin with the guide.
Here, we will learn how to enable Google Chrome Pop-up blocker through the native Chrome settings. Along with that, we will also go through some additional settings to block pop-ups effectively. So having said that, let’s begin with the steps.
Google Chrome has a native way to block annoying pop-ups and redirects. In this section, we will learn how to enable Google Chrome pop-up blocker. Also, if you want to allow pop-ups for certain websites, we have mentioned those steps too. So without wasting any time, let’s go through the steps.
- Here, make sure the toggle is turned off. It should show “Blocked (Recommended)”. That’s how you enable Google Chrome Pop-up blocker from Chrome Settings. Now you should not face any pesky pop-ups or redirects.
2. Manage Notifications to Block Google Chrome Pop-ups
Sometimes, websites acquire notification permissions through shady ways and generate a lot of pop-ups in the form of notifications. Here, I will show you how to disable notifications on Chrome so that you are not constantly bombarded with pop-ups. Here are the steps to follow.
- Here, make sure the toggle is enabled. It should show “Ask before sending (recommended)”. Now before sending any notifications in the form of pop-ups, websites will seek your permission. Now onwards, be diligent while allowing notification permissions.
Many a time, some malicious extensions get installed to Chrome and create a lot of annoying pop-ups. In such cases, removing the rogue extensions will help you block pop-ups effectively. Here is how you can do it.
chrome://extensions/
- Here, you will find all the installed extensions on your Chrome browser. Go through the list diligently and look for unknown and shady extensions. Click on the “Remove” button to uninstall the extension. That’s it.
