Chrome (Mac) - Using the Pop-Up Blocker

This document explains how to enable and disable Chrome's pop-up blocker. For general information on pop-up blockers, see Pop-Up Blocker - FAQ.

  1. In Chrome, go to Tools (the icon represented by three vertical dots), and select Settings.

    Google Chrome tools menu with the settings sub-menu towards the end of the list

  2. Select the Privacy and Security header on the left hand side, then click Site Settings.

    Google Chrome settings menu with Site Settings emphasized under the Privacy and security subheading

  3. Locate the Content header, and click Pop-ups and redirects.

    The pop-ups and redirects option under the content header within Google Chrome's site setting menu

  4. Within Pop-ups and redirects, you can enable or disable the pop-up blocker by clicking the radio button.

    The first toggle button on within pop-ups and redirects menu

  5. Additionally, you can specify which websites are blocked or allowed from opening pop-up windows by clicking the Add button to the right of the Block or Allow sections, respectively.

    Window to enter specific websites that are allowed to or blocked from displaying pop-ups


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Doc ID:
50409
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2015-04-13
Updated:
2026-05-21
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, University of Illinois System