Block or allow pop-ups in Chrome

By default, Google Chrome blocks pop-ups from automatically showing up on your screen. When a pop-up is blocked, the address bar will be marked Pop-up blocked . You can also decide to allow pop-ups.

If you still get pop-ups after disabling them, then you could have malware. Find out how to get rid of malware.

Turn pop-ups on or off

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. To the right of the address bar, tap More Settings.
3. Tap Site settings Pop-ups and redirects.
4. Turn Pop-ups and redirects to Allowed or Block.

Allow pop-ups from a specific site

Not all pop-ups are ads or spam. Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
3. At the bottom, tap Always show.

My site's pop-ups are being blocked

Chrome blocks pop-ups that users might not find useful.

If pop-ups are being blocked on a site that you own, visit the Abusive Experience Report. In the report, you'll learn if you can address any issues found with your site.