To allow pop-ups in Chrome, you need to change a setting either for all sites or just specific ones.

How Do You Allow Pop Ups in Chrome?

Quick Scoop

Here’s the short version first:

  • On desktop: Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Pop-ups and redirects , then switch from Blocked to Allowed or add specific sites to the Allow list.
  • On mobile: In Chrome’s Settings → Site settings → Pop-ups and redirects , turn pop-ups on , or on some pages tap the small “Pop-ups blocked” icon and choose Always allow.

Below is a clear, step‑by‑step guide plus some quick tips to stay safe while enabling pop‑ups.

Turn On Pop-Ups on Chrome (Desktop)

Allow pop-ups for all sites

Use this only if you really trust the sites you visit.

  1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
  1. Click the three vertical dots (menu) in the top‑right corner.
  1. Click Settings.
  1. In the left sidebar, select Privacy and security.
  1. Click Site settings.
  1. Scroll down to the Content section and click Pop-ups and redirects.
  1. Under Default behavior , choose the option that allows sites to send pop‑ups and use redirects (the wording is usually Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects or toggling from Blocked to Allowed).

This makes pop‑ups work everywhere, which can be convenient for things like banking windows or support chats, but may also let in annoying or unsafe pop‑ups.

Allow pop-ups only for specific sites

This is the safer and usually recommended option.

Method 1: From Settings

  1. Follow steps 1–6 above to open Pop-ups and redirects.
  1. Keep the default setting as Do not allow sites to send pop-ups and use redirects (or keep the toggle on Blocked).
  1. Under the Allow section, click Add.
  1. Enter the site’s address (for example, https://example.com) and click Add again.

Now Chrome will still block pop‑ups everywhere else but allow them on that specific site.

Method 2: From the lock icon on the page

  1. Go to the website where you want to allow pop‑ups.
  1. Click the lock (or info) icon to the left of the address bar.
  1. Look for Pop-ups and redirects in the small panel that appears.
  1. Change it from Block to Allow , or click Site settings and adjust Pop-ups and redirects there.

Allow a pop-up just once when it’s blocked

Sometimes you only want to see a single pop‑up (for example, a login window or a download confirmation).

  • When Chrome blocks a pop‑up, you’ll usually see a small icon or message near the address bar saying Pop-up blocked.
  • Click that icon and then choose something like Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site] or just allow it one time, depending on the options shown.

Turn On Pop-Ups in Chrome (Mobile)

Chrome on Android and iOS also blocks pop‑ups by default, but you can change that.

Android

  1. Open the Chrome app.
  1. Tap the three dots menu in the top‑right corner.
  1. Tap Settings.
  1. Tap Site settings.
  1. Tap Pop-ups and redirects.
  1. Turn the toggle on to allow pop‑ups, or leave blocking on and add specific sites if the interface allows.

If you are on a page and a pop‑up is blocked, you may see a “Pop-ups blocked” message at the bottom; tapping it often lets you choose Always show for that site.

iPhone / iPad (Chrome app behavior)

On iOS, Chrome follows system‑level web rules, but it still offers some control:

  • When pop‑ups are blocked on a site, look for a “Pop-ups blocked” notice or an option like Always show and select it to allow pop‑ups for that site.

(If you use Safari as well, remember Safari has its own pop‑up settings in iOS Settings, separate from Chrome.)

Quick Safety Tips for Allowing Pop-Ups

Even though you might be searching “how do you allow pop ups in chrome” because a trusted site needs them, it’s worth staying cautious.

  • Prefer allowing pop‑ups per site , not for all sites.
  • Double‑check the URL before you add it to the Allow list to avoid typo‑squatted or fake domains.
  • If pop‑ups start appearing from random or unfamiliar sites, go back to Pop-ups and redirects and set them to Blocked , then review the Allow list and remove anything suspicious.
  • Consider using a good security or ad‑blocking extension if you often browse unfamiliar sites.

Mini FAQ

Why can’t I see the “Pop-ups and redirects” option?
Chrome’s menus change slightly between versions, but it’s always under Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings on desktop, and under Settings → Site settings on Android.

Is allowing pop-ups safe?
Allowing them for a few trusted sites (banks, schools, government portals, business apps) is generally fine; enabling them everywhere can expose you to spammy or malicious content.

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