How To Disable Popup Blocker in Google Chrome Browser [2026 Guide]

If a site you trust needs to open a login window, a payment confirmation, or a verification prompt, Chrome's pop-up blocker can sometimes get in the way. I’ll walk you through the exact settings to turn that blocker off, explain what each option means, and share a few safety tips so you stay in control.

Chrome blocks most pop-ups and redirects by default to reduce unwanted ads and potential scams. Pop-ups are additional windows or tabs that a site tries to open, and redirects are when a site quickly moves you to a different page or domain. You can temporarily relax this protection when a trusted site legitimately needs it.

Why pop-ups get blocked

This protection helps keep your browsing experience safer and less disruptive. It prevents aggressive advertising and suspicious behavior from interrupting your tasks. Use the steps below only for sites you trust.

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Open settings

Open Google Chrome on your computer and look at the top right corner of the window. Click the three dot menu icon, sometimes called More. From that menu, choose Settings.

Chrome will open a new tab with all your browser options. On the left side of this page, click Privacy and security. This section is where Chrome groups controls that affect safety, data, and site permissions.

Site permissions

Select Site settings. Think of Site settings as the command center for what websites are allowed to do in your browser. It covers things like using your location, sending notifications, or opening pop-ups.

Scroll down the Site settings page and click Pop-ups and redirects. This page controls how Chrome handles additional windows and automatic page jumps. By default, Chrome blocks these to reduce risk.

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Change default behavior

Under Default behavior, choose Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects. Selecting this option disables the pop-up blocker, allowing all sites to open pop-ups and perform redirects. The change takes effect immediately for your current Chrome profile.

If the wording you see looks slightly different, that is normal. Chrome updates occasionally, but the path remains largely the same. Go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Site settings, then Pop-ups and redirects.

Safety tips

A quick word of caution. While enabling pop-ups can be necessary for certain websites, it also opens the door to more aggressive advertising and potential phishing attempts. Only keep this setting on when you truly need it, and consider switching back to the stricter option once you finish the task that requires pop-ups.

You are not breaking anything by toggling this. Chrome is designed to let you adjust it as needed. These changes apply to this Chrome user profile, so other profiles or devices may have different settings.

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Wrap up

You have successfully disabled the pop-up blocker in Google Chrome. Use it thoughtfully, and when you no longer need pop-ups, return to the same place to tighten things back up. Chrome’s controls make it simple to turn this on and off as your tasks require.