Unwanted pop-ups were once one of the most annoying aspects of browsing the web, with ads and other pop-ups frequently littering the screen. Show
These days, most browsers have built-in pop-up blocking features that have made this a problem of the past. In fact, now it's more likely you'll need to disable your pop-up blocker for various reasons. Advantages of pop-up blockersPop-up blockers automatically prevent small pop-up windows from interfering with your web browsing. In general, most pop-ups are a nuisance – they are usually advertisements and can even be malware, and most people would prefer not to see them. As a general rule, you should leave your browser's pop-up blocker turned on to avoid getting these pop-ups. Disadvantages of pop-up blockersSome websites use pop-ups as an essential part of site navigation. A pop-up might be part of the login process, help you sign up for a newsletter, or enable a custom feature on the site. Some sites simply might not work properly without being able to open a pop-up. In this situation, you need to allow pop-ups for that site or disable pop-ups for it to work. How to turn pop-ups on or off in Google Chrome1. In Chrome, click the three-dot menu at the top right of the screen and click "Settings." 2. On the left side of the page, click "Privacy and security." 3. In the "Privacy and Security" section of the page, click "Site settings." 4. Scroll down to the "Content" section and click "Pop-ups and redirects." Here you can turn pop-ups on and off and add exceptions to the list of sites that are allowed or not allowed to use pop-ups. in the address bar.When you click either the OptionsPreferences button in the info bar or the icon in the address bar, a menu is displayed with the following choices:
Blocking pop-ups may interfere with some websites: Some websites, including some banking sites, use pop-ups for important features. Blocking all pop-ups disables such features. To allow specific websites to use pop-ups, while still blocking all others, you can add those specific websites to the list of allowed sites. Blocking pop-ups doesn't always work: Although Firefox blocks most pop-ups, some websites may show pop-ups using uncovered methods, even when they are blocked. Pop-up blocker settingsTo access the pop-up blocker settings:
The dialog box offers you the following choices:
Click the Save Changes button to apply your changes. Pop-ups not being blockedIs the pop-up coming from Firefox?The pop-up may not actually be coming from Firefox. You can determine where the pop-up is coming from by the appearance of the window.
Is the pop-up blocker on and enabled for this site?
Is the pop-up shown after a mouse click or a key press?Certain events, such as clicking or pressing a key, can spawn pop-ups regardless of if the pop-up blocker is on. This is intentional, so that Firefox doesn't block pop-ups that websites need to work. Is it a true pop-up window?Sometimes ads are designed to look like windows, but really aren't. Firefox's pop-up blocker can't stop these ads. Mozilla surveysWhen you visit a Mozilla website, sometimes you'll see a pop-up asking you to participate in a survey. The only third-party that Mozilla ever uses for surveys is Alchemer (formerly SurveyGizmo), which has been vetted by our legal and privacy teams. The Firefox pop-up blocker doesn't block these pop-ups. How do you turn off a popChrome (Android). Open Chrome.. Click the settings icon. on the browser toolbar.. Select Settings.. Click Advanced or Site Settings.. Uncheck Block Pop-ups check box or slide the Block Pop-ups button to the off position.. How do I find my popup blocker?Change your default pop-ups & redirects settings. On your computer, open Chrome .. At the top right, click More. Settings.. Click Privacy and security. Site Settings.. Click Pop-ups and redirects.. Choose the option you want as your default setting.. How do I find popIn the Safari app on your Mac, go to the website. Choose Safari > Settings, then click Websites. Click Pop-up Windows on the left. If you don't see Pop-up Windows, make sure you scroll to the bottom of the list.
What does popIf your pop-up blocker is turned on (Chrome also turns it on by default) and the site you are on tries to send a pop-up, an icon that looks like a browser bar with a red 'x' will appear in your address bar.
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