If you are a user of Google Chrome, it is likely that you are using the built-in ad and pop-up blocking software, or you are using the Adblock app and extension that can be added to Chrome. However, there are times when a website might require ads or pop-ups to load. While it is possible to allow only selected websites to show pop-ups, sometimes it is easier to completely disable the setting. This wikiHow will explain how to disable Chrome's blocking settings on a computer or a mobile device, and also how to disable the Adblock extension on a computer.

Things You Should Know

  • Navigate to "Chrome > Settings > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Pop-ups and redirects" to disable the pop-up blocker.
  • If you have Adblocker installed, go to "Chrome > Extensions" and disable the plugin.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Disabling Chrome’s Blocking Settings

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    Tap or click on the menu button at the top right of the screen.
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    Select Settings. This should be toward the bottom of the pop-up menu.
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    Click on Advanced toward the bottom of the page on computer. This will show more options on the screen.
    • Skip this step on mobile as it should already be displayed.
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    Scroll down and click on Content Settings on computer.
    • Mobile users will instead tap on Site Settings.
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    Select the option that says Pop-ups and redirects. The option will be about halfway down the page.
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    Click the switch to the On position next to Blocked (recommended). This will change the setting to Allowed and the switch will change from to , indicating that pop-ups are now enabled.
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    Tap or click on Ads. This should be the option under Pop-ups and redirects.
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Method 2
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Disabling the Adblock Extension on Computer

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    Click on the menu button at the top right of the screen.
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    Hover the mouse pointer over More tools.
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    Click on Extensions on the pop-up menu. This will bring you to a list of all of your installed extensions.
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Warnings

  • Note that allowing popups increases your risk of infecting your device with malware, spyware and viruses.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Select the menu button at the top right.
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down and select Content Settings' or Site Settings (if on mobile).
5. Select Pop-ups and redirects and tap or click on the switch.
6. Select Ads and tap or click on the switch.

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