Opera (Mac) - Enable or Disable the Pop-Up Blocker

This document explains how to enable and disable Opera's popup blocker.

For general information on pop-up blockers, see the following article: Pop-Up Blocker - FAQ.

    1. Click the shield icon to the right of the address bar.
    2. Select the gear icon in the top right corner.
    3. Under the Privacy Protection header you can block ads and trackers, and manage exceptions.
    4. Scroll to the Privacy and security header and select Site settings. 
    5. Scroll to the Content header and select Pop-ups and redirects.
      • Here you can verify or change your pop-up settings. Opera has pop-ups disabled by default.
    6. Exit all windows once you are finished. 

    For more information, see Opera documentation.



    Keywords:
    opera mac popup pop-up pop up blocker block 
    Doc ID:
    50412
    Owned by:
    Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
    Created:
    2015-04-13
    Updated:
    2026-08-10
    Sites:
    DoIT Help Desk, University of Illinois System