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How To Enable Pop-Ups on Mac in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox

Knowing how to enable and disable pop-ups on a Mac can be useful for several reasons. While you might need them for interactive website functions like login forms and notification alerts, you might want to turn them off if they become intrusive. Here’s how to configure these settings in the three most popular web browsers.

How To Turn Pop-up Blockers on and off in 3 Browsers

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Since Safari is Apple’s native web browser, let’s start here. Follow these steps to enable pop-ups within Safari:

2. Google Chrome

Some Apple fans simply can’t let go of Google services, myself included. Here’s how to block pop-ups in Chrome :

• Open Google Chrome .

3. Mozilla Firefox

Finally, let’s take a look at Firefox , another great alternative browser.

• Open Firefox.

• Choose Privacy & Security from the left-hand column.

Should you use a browser that doesn’t appear on this list, you will likely be able to find pop-up options within their respective privacy and security sections. It may take some exploring, but the above solutions should give you an idea of the pattern to follow. You may also want to know how to enable third-party cookies for the most popular browsers on Mac .

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Pop-up windows on the web may be annoying in general, but many financial, banking, and tax websites use pop-ups to display documents or additional information. Thus while many people think of web pop-ups as frustrating or bad, sometimes they’re a necessary part of using a particular website or accessing some material. But pop-up windows are disabled by default in Safari for the Mac.

If you’re a Safari user on the Mac and you need access to pop-up windows for whatever reason, there are several options available to enable pop-ups for websites viewed in Safari. We’l show you how to enable all pop-up windows for all websites, and two ways to enable pop-ups for specific websites in Safari.

How to Enable Pop-Ups for Specific Websites in Safari for Mac

If you know of a specific website that uses pop-up windows, you can enable pop-ups for that particular website rather easily through Safari preferences:

• Open the Safari app if you have not done so already, then navigate to the web site you want to enable popups for
• Pull down the “Safari” menu and choose “Preferences”
• Select the “Websites” tab then click on “Pop-Up Windows” from the left side menu
• Locate the website URL in the list, then click the dropdown selection menu next to that URL and choose “Allow”

• Close Safari Preferences

This is a great approach because it allows you to block all general pop-up windows in Safari still, while allowing them on specific websites that you know require the use of pop-ups to function properly.

How to Quickly Enable Pop-Ups on a Website in Safari for Mac

If you’re on a given website and it attempts to open a pop-up, Safari will notify* you of it doing so, and then you can act on that to allow the pop-up window to become visible, here’s how:

• From Safari, navigate to the web site you want to enable popups for
• When a pop-up window is attempted to display, you’ll notice the URL bar changes to a message stating ‘Pop-up Window Blocked’, now click the little pop-up window icon to allow pop-up windows for the currently active website

* Note this particular feature requires the “Block & Notify” setting to be enabled in the “Pop-Up Windows” settings section of Safari Preferences.

How to Enable All Pop-Ups in Safari for Mac

If you want to enable all pop-up windows in Safari for Mac, here’s how to do that:

• Open the Safari app if you have not done so already
• Look for the dropdown selection menu next to ‘When visiting other websites:’ and choose “Allow” to allow all pop-up windows in Safari from all websites

Enabling all pop-ups for all websites is generally not recommended since inevitably you will encounter some website that is going to misuse the feature (which is why they are disabled by default in many modern web browsers in the first place). But if you require this setting, it is available.

Note that sometimes sites will launch pop-ups as opening new windows but Safari opens them as new tabs instead of pop-ups or new windows, depending on how they are initiated from the site itself, and how Safari is configured.

Whichever approach you use to allow pop-up windows in Safari, you can always adjust the settings again later if needed.

Obviously we’re focusing on Safari for Mac here, but you can also enable or disable pop-up windows in Safari for iPhone and iPad too , so if you find yourself needing to use pop-ups in iOS Safari that’s just a matter of tweaking some settings as well.

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I do not have the website icon at the top of the preferences page. In fact the name at the top is Notifications. I do not know what to do? I need to correct the pop ups??Can some one suggest a method? Thank you to any one who can. George.

Perfect! Your pictures made it so easy to follow your instructions. Thank you !!!

Perfect! Thanks!

Simpler solution, use Firefox which will prompt the user with pop ups blocked when its a popup for something legit. Furthermore Firefox is a far better, way less bloated browser that syncs across idevices easily

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How to allow pop-ups on a Mac computer while using a Safari browser

• Although a Mac's Safari browser blocks pop-ups by default, pop-ups can be useful, so it's good to know how to allow pop-ups on a Mac .
• If you want to allow all pop-ups on your Mac computer's Safari browser, or allow pop-ups on a select few websites, you can do so in Safari's preferences.
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Most of the time the default site pop-up blocker on Mac's Safari is useful. It can save you from unwanted advertisements, protect you from potential scams and phishing attempts, or just reduce distractions.

Other times, pop-up blockers have the ability to hinder workflow and various other tasks. Many banks, universities, and retail sites, like Amazon, use pop-ups to open customer service chats, for example.

If you'd like to allow pop-ups on your Mac when using Safari, you can do so by accessing Safari's Preferences menu. Here's how to do it.    

How to allow pop-ups on Mac in a Safari browser

1. Launch Safari.

2. In your menu bar at the top of the screen, click "Safari." Find and click "Preferences" in the drop-down menu.

3. Once in Preferences, click on "Websites" — the icon that looks like a globe.

4. On the left menu, click "Pop-up Windows."

5. Where it says "When visiting other websites:," there will be a dropdown menu with two blue arrows. Click on it.

6. Here you can select "Allow" and it will automatically save this setting. You can also select "Block and Notify" if you'd like to choose to allow or block a pop-up when it appears.

How to change the default settings for pop-ups on individual websites in Safari

To change default settings for individual sites, make sure the website is open in Safari when you access "Preferences."

1. In the menu bar up at the top of the page, select Safari > Preferences.

2. Click "Websites," and find "Pop-up Windows" on the left.

3. Here you'll see the URL of the site you have open in Safari and a drop-down menu with two blue arrows.

4. Select "Allow" to allow pop-ups on this individual website.

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Like any good browser, Safari comes equipped with a built-in pop-up blocker. While the feature is built to enhance your browsing experience , sometimes you’ll need to allow pop-ups to complete the task. So, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to Enable or Disable Safari Pop-up Blocker on your Mac.

On one hand, pop-up blockers block unwanted advertisements and potentially harmful content from affecting your workflow. On the other hand, certain reliable websites like internet banking portals, payment gateways, online shopping, etc., use these pop-ups to smoothen workflow. Naturally, managing Safari pop-ups is a balancing act, so let us help you through it.

Why Should You Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Safari

When exploring a website (even a trusted one) pop-ups can randomly show up and ask you to do things that you really don’t want to, from clicking on an ad to sharing your email address. Safari’s pop-up ad blocker on iPhone or Mac serves as a defense mechanism against intrusive and potential threats such as malware and phishing scams.

However, there are legitimate scenarios where pop-ups can be beneficial or say necessary. These pop-ups are often used by websites to collect information( such as log-ins, permissions, etc.) or deliver content in a separate web browser window. In those scenarios, you’ll have to turn off the pop-up blocker or allow a pop-up in Safari for that particular website.

In essence, it is essential to understand how to manage pop-ups to optimize your browsing experience.

Block or Unblock Pop-Ups in Safari for One Website

Step 1 : Open Safari on your Mac and launch the Websites.

Step 2 : Next, select Safari → Setting or Preferences from the menu bar.

Step 3 : Go to the Websites tab, scroll down, and select Pop-up Windows from the left sidebar.

Step 4 : Click the drop-down menu for the website and select either of the following,

• Allow – The Safari browser will allow all pop-ups from all websites)
• Block and Notify – macOS Safari will block incoming pop-ups and inform you about the same
• Block – Safari will simply block pop-ups without informing you. Suitable for focused work and reading

Alternatively, you can also allow Safari pop-ups for selected websites while surfing. When the website is active, right-click the website’s address from the address bar and select Settings for (website name).

Next, from the menu, click the drop-down menu next to the Pop-up Widows and select between Block and Notify, Block, or Allow.

Tip : Check out a detailed guide on how to allow pop-ups in Safari for iPhone, iPad, or Mac for more information and clarity.

Completely Turn Off or On Pop-up Blocker on Mac

Step 1 : Open Safari and select Safari → Setting from the top menu.

Step 2 : Go to the Website tab and select Pop-up Windows from the left bar.

Step 3 : Next click the drop-down menu from ‘When visiting other websites’ and select either of the following options:

• Block and Notify

How to Enable Pop-Ups on Safari in Real-Time

Interestingly, even when using a trusted website you don’t really have to allow pop-ups in Safari. The wise plan is to choose Block and Notify, so you can choose whether to allow or block pop-ups on a case basis.

Now when you visit the said website and a pop-up comes up, you’ll get a block notification. If you want to show the pop-up, click the Show pop-up blocker from the address bar.

Bonus: How to Block Pop-ups in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Mac

If you don’t use Safari as your Mac’s default browser, don’t fret. We have you covered.

Allow or Block Pop-Ups in Chrome

Step 1 : Open Chrome and click Chrome → Settings/preferences from the top menu.

Step 2 : Select ‘Privacy and Security’ from the left menu and click Site settings.

Step 3: Scroll down to click Pop-ups and redirects.

Step 4: Here, select between

• Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects
• Don’t allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects

Step 5 : To select a custom setting, click Add next to any one of the following

• Not allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects
• Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects

Turn On or Off Pop-Ups for Firefox on Mac

Step 1 : Open Firefox → Firefox (top menu) → Settings/Preferences.

Step 2 : Click Privacy & Security from the left-hand side.

Step 3 : Scroll down to Permissions.

Step 4 : Here do one of the following,

• To completely unblock pop-ups – Uncheck Block pop-up windows.
• To create exceptions – Click Exceptions and add the website.

Enable or Disable Pop-Ups on Edge Browser

Step 1 : Launch Edge → click Edge from the top menu and select Settings/Preferences.

Step 2 : Select Cookies and Site Permissions from the left.

Step 3 : Scroll down and select Pop-ups and redirects.

• To completely block or unblock all pop-ups – Toggle on or off the switch next to Block.
• To create exceptions – Click Add next to Block or Allow accordingly.

FAQs Regarding Disabling or Enabling Pop-Up Blocker

While macOS security doesn’t easily allow viruses or bloatware to be installed, there are certainly risks involved. Moreover, hackers can use these to collect personal information. So, overall allowing all pop-ups is definitely not safe.

As a general rule, it’s a good practice to block all pop-ups by default. However, you can choose to Allow or Block and Notify them for trusted websites that require pop-ups for essential features.

Safari’s built-in pop-up blocker is generally sufficient for most users. However, if you frequently encounter pop-up issues or want more advanced features, third-party ad-blocker extensions can be used. Although, it is advised to use a blocker from reputable sources to avoid potential security risks.

Happy and Safe Surfing

Enabling or disabling pop-ups in Safari or any other browser on Mac is an essential skill for smooth and safe browsing. So we advise that you not just master the hack but share this article with your friends and colleagues to help them defend against unwanted pop-ups and phishing attempts.

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Safari blocks all kinds of pop-up windows by default. In that mix, it ends up blocking some legitimate ones. Here's how you can disable the pop-up blocker in Safari for all websites or specific ones on Mac.

Many websites offer helpful pop-ups to enter important details such as login credentials, captcha, forms, and more. So it makes sense to allow pop-ups for certain websites.

It's annoying to click on the pop-up blocked notification every time you visit sites that require you to allow pop-ups. Luckily, you can change Safari's default behavior and get pop-up windows while browsing.

To get started, open the Safari browser on your Mac. Next, click "Safari" in the top-left corner of the menu bar and select "Preferences."

Click the "Websites" tab.

In the "General" column on the left, scroll down and select "Pop-up Windows."

Use the drop-down menu next to the "When Visiting Other Websites" option in the bottom-left and choose "Allow."

Safari will allow all future pop-up windows for all websites.

Related: How to Allow Pop-Ups in Safari on Mac

If you want to allow pop-up windows for a specific website (like a bank site), Safari lets you do that too. First, open Safari on your Mac, then browse to the websites you want to allow pop-ups for.

Next, click "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Preferences."

In Safari Preferences, click the "Websites" tab.

Scroll down in the "General" column and select "Pop-up Windows."

On the right, you'll see the list of websites open in Safari and the option "Block and Notify" set for each site. Use the drop-down menu next to a site and select "Allow." Repeat the same to allow pop-ups for the other websites on the list.

That's it! Close the Preferences window, and you're ready to go. When you're done, you might want to update Safari on Mac to make the best of the latest pop-ups blocker settings. Happy Browsing!

Related: How to Update Safari on Mac

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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups On Your Mac

This article explains how you can block or allow pop-up window ads on your Mac. Generally, pop-ups are forms of advertising. The good news is that you can easily configure your Safari browser to allow or block pop-up windows.

How to block pop-ups in Safari

Pop-ups are annoying. They are unwanted. Sometimes they may slow down your computer . Some pop-ups may use phishing methods . Some may attempt to trick you into downloading and installing  dangerous software on your Mac . Some pop-ups are just annoying because they may interrupt what you are doing.

Here is how to block them

• Open Safari
• From the Safari menu, choose Preferences
• Click the Websites tab
• Click Pop-up Windows on the left sidebar. In here you can see the “currently open websites”. You can adjust your settings for these individual websites.

• If you select Block and Notify , then you will be notified an a popup is blocked. When a pop-up is blocked in Safari, Safari will briefly say: “Pop-up Window Blocked” in the search field. Also, the address bar will indicate this. You can also decide to allow pop-ups, if you click the small window icon. If you select the Block option, then Safari will block popups without letting you know.

Please note that if you still get pop-ups after blocking them, then your computer could have malware .

It is a good idea to turn on Fraudulent Website Warning in Safari security settings by going to Safari > Preferences > Security.

How to allow pop-ups in Safari

You may want to allow pop-ups for variety of reasons. Sometimes, certain websites may require you to disable pop-up blockers in order for them to work correctly. It is obvious that some legitimate websites may have web content in pop-up windows. Not all pop-up windows are malicious, dangerous or invasive. Please note that you can allow pop-ups from a specific site. In fact, we recommend this. To do this, open the website where a pop-up is blocked. In the search field (address bar) click the window icon (see the image above).

Here is how turn off pop-ups completely for all sites:

• Click Safari > Preferences
• Select the Websites tab
• Click “Pop-Up Windows” from the left side menu

Please note that by default, Safari disables pop-ups automatically in the browser, unless you configure differently.

See also: Safari Says: Not Secure. What Does It Mean?

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I hope that this will eliminate the pop-ups that appear to be generated from GOOGLE for various services. It fills the whole right-side of my screen on my desktop. Very annoying especially when I am on a ‘ZOOM’ conference.

I followed these exact instructions and allowed pop-ups on my computer so I could finish a final exam for my online class. However, even though I have successfully allowed the pops ups in the preferences/websites tab…pop-ups are STILL blocked when I go to take my final exam. I click on the tab I need to start the recording of my computer screen and it says the whole ‘oops! you must enable pop-ups in your setting’…I’ve redone it multiple times and refreshed the page, logged off and back on. But to no avail. Any help or direction?

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• Mar 8, 2022

I realize this has probably been asked many times but what is the consensus for good ad blockers on Safari? Something not too resources heavy. Thanks.  

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I use 1Blocker, which is very customizable and has worked well. It does have an annual subscription of about $15/year  

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AdBlock Pro for Safari by Crypto Inc. https://apps.apple.com/app/adblock-pro-for-safari/id1018301773  

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AdBlock Pro and NextDNS with Energized Ultimate+Regional and 1Hosts Pro lists ...  

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A great free one is Adblock one. Doesn't seem to drain the battery or system resources. Im currently testing out 1blocker since it has a lot more features than Adblock one. Both are great options.  

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gilby101 said: There is no consensus. Since most people are loyal to their favourite, you will get the same discordant answers as in previous threads. My preference is Adguard for Mac which works with all browsers and related apps. (e.g. mail and news readers). Just try some and see what you like. Click to expand...

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Wipr alongside Vinegar works for me.  

Im using from long time ADB+, 1blocker and AdGuard. All in the same time. And that's because i couldnt decide which is better. ? Now seeing this thread, a question came into my mind: is there a problem/interference in using more than one ad blocker?  

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Spacetime Anomaly said: Wipr alongside Vinegar works for me. Click to expand...

gilby101 said: I can well understand that, Setapp is based in Ukraine (as is AdGuard's main support team). I have mixed feelings. According to Adguard's web site and twitter feed, many of its developers are in Moscow, but most support (including filter updates) is from Ukraine. The company is registered in Cyprus and so subject to EU rules and regulations. I would be interested in the evidence for the AdGuard app connecting to Russia. As far as I can tell the app communicates with servers in America to get filter lists, etc. The adguard.com web site is delivered from America. Though both may just be Cloudflare. Public code is on GitHub. I will explore further. Read this Reddit thread for more. https://www.reddit.com/r/Adguard/co...3b59a03e3e&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=tal21m Click to expand...

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I’m looking for a new blocker. Are there any USA based apps?  

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I have been using Wipr for at least 2-3 years and it works very well.  

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outlawarth said: I realize this has probably been asked many times but what is the consensus for good ad blockers on Safari? Something not too resources heavy. Thanks. Click to expand...

In my experience of using it, it's AdGuard.  

TinyMito said: 1Blocker base in Russia Fed. Server as well 1blocker.com - nothing loads for me since my network block everything from Russia. Also a Russian developer ( S a l a v a t K h a n o v ) for 1Blocker. View attachment 1984961 Click to expand...

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Hi guys, I thought I'd try posting here rather than starting a new thread straight away. 1Blocker isn't blocking YouTube adverts successfully any more on an M1 Mac- which adblockers (if any) are able to block YouTube ads still?  

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Scam. Do not click or otherwise interact with the page. Simply close the browser tab.

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Providing that you have not attempted to jailbreak your device - or have bypassed protections by side-loading third-Apps (if you don’t know what this is, then don’t worry about it) - then it is highly unlikely that your device will have been infected with a virus or other malware.

Most alerts that you see are pop-up messages from websites - these being designed to scare the unwary into giving away sensitive information - or to fool you into doing something that you shouldn’t.

Due to the system architecture of iOS/iPadOS, unless jailbroken, your iPad is not susceptible to traditional malware  infection  per-se. However, as with all computer systems, there are still vulnerabilities and exploits to which you remain at risk - many of which can be effectively inhibited or blocked.

Browser-based attacks can largely be mitigated by installing a good Content and Ad-blocking product. One of the very best and most respected within the Apple App Store - designed explicitly for iPad, iPhone and Mac - is  1Blocker for Safari .

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/1blocker-for-safari/id1365531024

1Blocker  is highly configurable - and crucially does  not  rely upon an external proxy-service of dubious provenance. All processing takes place on your device - and contrary to expectations, Safari will run faster and more efficiently. 

Unwanted content is not simply filtered after download (a technique used by basic/inferior products), but instead undesirable embedded content blocked form download. A further benefit on metered services, such as cellular connections where you data may be capped or chargeable, this not only improves speed but also saves you money.  1Blocker  has also recently introduced its new “Firewall” functions - that are explicitly designed to block “trackers”. Being implemented at the network-layer, this additional protection works across all Apps. Recent updates to 1Blocker has introduced additional network extensions, extending protection to other Apps.

A further measure to improve protection is to use a security focussed DNS Service in preference to automatic DNS settings. This can either be set on a per-device basis in Settings, or can be set-up on your home Router - and in so doing extends the benefit of this specific protection to other devices on your local network. I recommend using one of the following DNS services - for which IPv4 and IPv6 server addresses are listed:

There are additional protections that can enhance protection further, such as using one of the better Recursive DNS Services in preference to automatic settings. This can either be set on a per-device basis in Settings, or can be set-up on your home Router. I recommend using one of the following services, for which IPv4 ad IPv6 server address are included here:

Quad9  (recommended)

149.112.112.112

2620:fe::fe

208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220

2620:0:ccc::2

2620:0:ccd::2

2606:4700:4700::1111

2606:4700:4700::1001

Use of the above DNS services will help to shield you from “known bad” websites and URLs - and when used alongside 1Blocker, provides defense in depth.

There are advanced techniques to further “harden” iOS/iPadOS (such as using DoH, DoT and DNSSEC). Apple has recently introduced its new Private Relay to its iCloud+ subscribers - in part employing ODoH (a variant of DoH) as an element of this new functionality.

I hope this reassurance and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving any issues with malicious websites.

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Dec 21, 2022 7:00 AM in response to BuncoBunch

Dec 21, 2022 6:48 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you! They make it seem very legit with all the different visual warnings and a repeat audio warning. What is the best way to get rid of it; should I restart?

Dec 21, 2022 6:46 AM in response to BuncoBunch

No. It’s a scam. It did not come from Apple.

Definitely a scam message.