Here’s a clear, SEO‑friendly “Quick Scoop” style guide on how to allow pop ups in today’s major browsers.

How to Allow Pop Ups (2026 Guide)

Pop‑up blockers are on by default in most browsers now, which is great for blocking ads but annoying when a legitimate site (like banking, school, or forms) won’t work. Below is how to allow pop‑ups quickly, either for all sites or just for specific trusted ones (recommended).

Google Chrome (Desktop – Windows/macOS)

Option 1 – Allow pop‑ups from specific sites (recommended)

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Go to the site where the pop‑up is being blocked.
  3. Look at the right side of the address bar:
    • If you see a small icon indicating “Pop‑up blocked,” click it.
    • Choose “Always allow pop‑ups and redirects from this site,” then click “Done.”
  1. Reload the page; the pop‑up should now appear.

You can also add sites manually:

  1. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top‑right.
  2. Click Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings.
  1. Scroll down and click Pop‑ups and redirects.
  2. Under Allowed to send pop‑ups and use redirects , click Add and enter the site (for example, https://www.dell.com).
  1. Click Add and reload the site.

Option 2 – Allow pop‑ups for all sites (not recommended, but possible)

  1. Open Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Pop‑ups and redirects.
  1. Change the setting from “Blocked (recommended)” to “Sites can send pop‑ups and redirects.”
  1. Be aware this can increase unwanted ads and potentially risky pop‑ups.

Google Chrome (Android & iOS)

The wording may vary slightly by version, but the flow is similar.

  1. Open Chrome on your phone.
  2. Tap the three dots (⋮) → Settings.
  3. Tap Site settings (sometimes under Privacy and security).
  4. Tap Pop-ups and redirects.
  5. Turn the setting On to allow pop‑ups, or keep it Off and add exceptions where available.

Microsoft Edge (Desktop)

Edge behaves similarly to Chrome, with pop‑up blocking on by default.

Allow for all sites

  1. Open Edge.
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) in the top‑right → Settings.
  3. Go to Cookies and site permissions.
  4. Click Pop‑ups and redirects.
  5. Turn Block (recommended) off to allow pop‑ups everywhere.

Allow only for trusted sites

  1. In Pop‑ups and redirects , leave Block (recommended) on.
  2. Under Allow , click Add.
  3. Enter the site URL (for example, https://www.dell.com) and click Add.
  1. Reload the page; the pop‑ups for just that site should now work.

Mozilla Firefox (Desktop – Windows/macOS)

Firefox also blocks pop‑ups by default but lets you set exceptions.

Allow pop‑ups from specific sites

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Go to the site that needs pop‑ups.
  3. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines ☰) in the top‑right.
  4. Choose Settings (Windows) or Preferences (macOS).
  1. Go to the Content or Privacy & Security section (name may differ by version).
  2. Find the Pop‑ups or Block pop‑up windows section:
    • Make sure Block pop-up windows is checked.
 * Click **Exceptions…**.
  1. In Address of website , paste or type the site URL (for example, https://popup.example.com) and click Allow.
  1. Click Save Changes and reload the site.

Allow all pop‑ups (only if you really must)

  1. Open Settings/Preferences.
  2. Go to Content or Privacy & Security.
  3. Uncheck Block pop‑up windows.
  1. This will allow all pop‑ups, which can lead to more ads and potentially unsafe content.

Safari (macOS)

Safari handles pop‑ups mostly per‑site.

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Go to the website where pop‑ups are blocked.
  3. In the menu bar, click Safari → Settings (or Preferences on older versions).
  4. Go to the Websites tab.
  5. Click Pop‑up Windows in the left sidebar.
  6. Find the current website in the list and set its status to Allow.
  7. For global control, change the setting at the bottom for “When visiting other websites” to Allow , but this is less safe.

(These steps follow Apple’s settings structure from recent macOS versions, though labels can differ slightly between releases.)

Safari (iPhone & iPad – iOS/iPadOS)

  1. Open the Settings app (not Safari itself).
  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
  3. Find Block Pop-ups.
  4. Turn it off to allow pop‑ups from all sites.
  5. Turn it back on if you only temporarily needed pop‑ups for one site.

Internet Explorer / Legacy Browsers (if you still see them)

Some older systems and enterprise environments still use Internet Explorer or other legacy browsers.

Internet Explorer (Windows) – per‑site

  1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the site you need.
  1. Click the gear icon (Tools) in the top‑right.
  2. Go to Internet options.
  3. Click the Privacy tab.
  4. Under Pop-up Blocker , click Settings.
  5. Paste the site’s full address into “Address of website to allow” and click Add.
  1. Click Close , then OK , and reload the site.

Smart Tips for Allowing Pop Ups Safely

To keep things secure while fixing your issue:

  • Prefer site exceptions over global allow. Add only trusted sites (banks, schools, known companies).
  • Watch the address bar. Many browsers show a small icon or warning when a pop‑up is blocked; use that instead of changing global settings.
  • Avoid unknown links. If you don’t fully trust the site, don’t enable pop‑ups for it.
  • Revert temporary changes. If you turned off blocking for “all sites” just to complete a task, turn blocking back on afterwards.

Mini FAQ & “Forum‑Style” Notes

“Every time I click ‘Print’ on a site nothing happens. Is this pop‑ups?”
Often yes. Many sites open print dialogs, login forms, or payment flows in pop‑up windows. Allowing pop‑ups for that specific site usually fixes it.

“Is it safe to always allow pop‑ups?”
For convenience, yes; for security, no. It exposes you to more ads, trackers, and sometimes malicious content. Exceptions for trusted sites are a safer middle ground.

Quick HTML Table for Reference

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Browser</th>
      <th>Open Settings Path</th>
      <th>Where to Change Pop-Up Setting</th>
      <th>Recommended Approach</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Chrome (Desktop)</td>
      <td>⋮ &gt; Settings &gt; Privacy and security</td>
      <td>Site settings &gt; Pop-ups and redirects [web:6]</td>
      <td>Add specific trusted sites under "Allowed" [web:3][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Edge (Desktop)</td>
      <td>⋯ &gt; Settings &gt; Cookies and site permissions</td>
      <td>Pop-ups and redirects</td>
      <td>Keep Block on; add sites under "Allow" [web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Firefox (Desktop)</td>
      <td>☰ &gt; Settings/Preferences</td>
      <td>Content or Privacy & Security &gt; Block pop-up windows [web:1][web:5]</td>
      <td>Use "Exceptions…" for specific sites [web:1][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Safari (macOS)</td>
      <td>Safari &gt; Settings/Preferences</td>
      <td>Websites tab &gt; Pop-up Windows</td>
      <td>Set current site to Allow; avoid global Allow</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Chrome (Mobile)</td>
      <td>⋮ &gt; Settings</td>
      <td>Site settings &gt; Pop-ups and redirects [web:6]</td>
      <td>Toggle only if needed; turn back off after</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Safari (iOS/iPadOS)</td>
      <td>Settings app &gt; Safari</td>
      <td>Block Pop-ups</td>
      <td>Disable briefly, then re-enable for safety</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

TL;DR:
To allow pop‑ups, open your browser’s settings, go to the Pop‑ups / Pop‑ups and redirects area, and either (a) add your trusted site to the Allow list (best), or (b) turn off blocking for all sites if you understand the risks.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.