Block Pop-Ups in Chrome on a Mac or PC

Open Chrome on a Mac or PC.

SelectMore(the three vertical dots located in the upper-right corner), then selectSettings.

UnderPrivacy and security, selectSite parameters.

Chrome with the Settings command highlighted

Turn on theBlocked (recommended)toggle switch.

Since some pop-ups are legitimate, underAllow, add any sites for whichyou want to accept pop-ups.

If you only want to block pop-ups from specific sites, add those sites underBlock.

Chrome settings with the Site Settings option highlighted

TapContent configs > Block Pop-ups.

Turn off theBlock Pop-upsoption.

Block Pop-Ups in Chrome on Android Devices

pop kick open the Chrome app on the Android gadget.

Chrome settings with the Pop-ups and redirects option highlighted

On the right of the address bar, tapMore(the three dots), then tapSettings.

TapSite options>Pop-ups and redirects.

Turn offPop-ups and redirects.

Chrome settings with the pop-up block switch highlighted

Open Edge and go toSettings and more(the three dots).

SelectSettings(the gear icon).

UnderGeneral, turn onBlock Pop-ups.

Microsoft Edge with the Settings option highlighted

Go to theSafarimenu, then selectPreferences.

SelectSecurityat the top of the window.

Select theBlock pop-upwindowscheck box to enable this feature.

Settings in Edge with the Site Permissions heading highlighted

Block Pop-Up Ads in Opera

These instructions apply to the Opera web web client.

In Opera, pressAlt+Pto openSettings.

Alternatively, select theshieldicon at the right side of the Opera address bar and turn onBlock ads.

Edge Site Permissions settings with the Pop-ups and redirects option highlighted

Block Pop-Up Ads in Mozilla Firefox

These instructions apply to Firefox on Macs or PCs.

For Firefox on an iOS gear, tap the Firefox menu button and select theSettingsicon.

You may have to swipe left to locate this option.

The Edge Site Permissions settings with the Block toggle switch highlighted

Turn on theBlock Pop-up Windowsoption.

Open Firefox and select theFirefoxbutton near the upper-left corner of the window.

SelectOptions(Windows) orPreferences(macOS).

Safari with the Preferences menu item highlighted

In Windows, selectContentin the left sidebar.

In macOS, selectPrivacy and Security.

Scroll down and select theBlock pop-up windowscheck box.