Allow Pop-Ups in Google Chrome

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    Method 1: Click the blocked icon in the address bar

    When a pop-up is blocked, a small icon appears at the right of the address bar (a window with an X). Click it. A message shows what was blocked. Click “Always allow pop-ups from [site]” and click Done. The page reloads with pop-ups permitted.

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    Method 2: Settings for a specific site

    Three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Pop-ups and redirects. Under “Allowed to send pop-ups”, click Add and enter the site URL.

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    Disable entirely (not recommended)

    Same path → Pop-ups and redirects → toggle to “Sites can send pop-ups.” This disables blocking on all sites. Better to allow only specific sites that need it.

Allow Pop-Ups in Safari (iPhone/iPad)

Settings → Apps → Safari → Block Pop-ups toggle → turn off. This applies to all sites. Safari does not support per-site pop-up exceptions on iOS. On Mac: Safari → Settings → Websites → Pop-up Windows → find the site and set to Allow.

Allow Pop-Ups in Firefox

When a pop-up is blocked, a notification bar appears. Click “Options” or “Preferences” → Allow pop-ups for [site]. Or: three lines menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Permissions → Block pop-up windows → Exceptions → add the site URL.

Allow Pop-Ups in Microsoft Edge

Three dots menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Pop-ups and redirects → Add a site to the Allow list. Same principle as Chrome.

Why pop-ups are usually blockedPop-up blockers are on by default because most unsolicited pop-ups are advertisements, malware warnings or phishing attempts. Only allow pop-ups for sites you trust where pop-ups are genuinely needed (payment processors, booking systems, government forms etc). If a site demands you disable your pop-up blocker before you can use it, consider whether the site is trustworthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some websites use JavaScript-based pop-ups or modal windows that are not blocked by standard pop-up blockers — these are different from browser window pop-ups. If you do not see a blocked icon, the issue is likely a JavaScript modal, which your pop-up blocker is not blocking. Check if an ad blocker extension (uBlock Origin, AdBlock) is blocking site scripts that the site needs to function.
No — adding a specific site to the exceptions list only allows pop-ups from that exact domain. Pop-up blocking remains active on all other sites. This is why the per-site exception is always preferable to disabling the blocker entirely.