It also looks at reasons why you may wish to do so and what it affects.

Sometimes, this isn’t convenient as it can restrict your ability to use certain websites and services.

Here’s how to allow pop-ups on Safari.

Safari on Mac with Safari menu highlighted.

In Safari, clickSafari.

Scroll down and clickPop-up Windows.

hit the drop down box next toWhen visiting other websites.

Safari on Mac with Preferences on menu bar highlighted.

Here’s how to do so.

On Chrome, clickChrome.

Scroll down and clickPop-ups and redirects.

Safari Preferences with Websites highlighted,

Toggle the default behavior toSites can send pop-ups and use redirects.

Here’s how to allow pop-ups on Mac using Firefox.

In Firefox, click theFirefoxmenu.

Safari with Websites options open and Pop-up Windows highlighted.

Scroll down toPermissionsand untickBlock pop-up windows.

If that’s you, here’s how to allow pop-ups on Mac using Edge.

On Edge, clickMicrosoft Edge.

Safari Preferences with Pop-up Windows options open and Allow highlighted.

ClickCookies and Site Permissions.

You may need to scroll down to find it.

Should I Disable My Pop-up Blocker?

Google Chrome on Mac with Chrome menu bar option highlighted.

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of using a pop-up blocker.

FAQ

For Safari, go toSettings>Safariand turn offBlock Pop-ups.

For other browsers, check their configs in the app.

Google Chrome with Preferences highlighted.

Generally, you’ll look in the privacy tweaks of the surfing app you’re using.

Google Chrome preferences with Privacy and Security highlighted.

Google Chrome preferences with Site Settings highlighted.

Google Chrome preferences with Pop-ups and redirects highlighted.

Google Chrome preferences with Pop-up default behavior highlighted.

Firefox on Mac with Firefox on menu bar highlighted.

Firefox Preferences menu highlighted.

Firefox preferences with Privacy and Security highlighted.

Firefox preferences with block pop-up windows highlighted.

Edge on Mac with Microsoft Edge highlighted on menu bar.

Microsoft Edge with Preferences highlighted.

Microsoft Edge preferences with Cookies and Site Permissions highlighted.

Microsoft Edge with Pop-up and redirects highlighted within preferences.

Microsoft Edge with Block highlighted for pop-up windows in preferences.