Google Chrome (Android) - Enable or Disable the Pop-Up Blocker

This document provides instructions on how to enable and disable the pop-up blocker in the Chrome app on an Android device. NOTE: This is NOT the same as the "Google" app on Android. This document is only applicable to the "Chrome" app.
For general information on pop-up blockers, see Pop-Up Blocker - FAQ.
  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Open the More menu by clicking on the three vertical dots to the right of the address bar. 
  3. From the menu, select Settings
  4. Then click Site settings.
  5. Select Pop-ups and redirects
  6. Under the Default behavior section, select either Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects in order to allow pop-ups and redirects or Don't allow sites to send pop-ups and use redirects in order to block pop-ups and redirects.
  7. In this same window, you can also add website exceptions to the preference rule under the Customized behaviors section.
  8. Exit out of all settings windows once you are finished. Your preferences should now be set. 


Keywords:
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Doc ID:
89047
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2019-01-13
Updated:
2026-07-27
Sites:
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