Pop-up blockers are designed to prevent unwanted pop-up windows from appearing while browsing the internet. However, there may be times when you need to allow pop-ups for a particular website or web application. In this tutorial, we will show you how to disable the pop-up blocker in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Disable Pop-Up Blocker in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down and click on “Advanced” to expand the advanced settings.
- Under “Privacy and Security”, click on “Site settings”.
- Click on “Pop-ups and redirects”.
- Toggle the switch to the right to allow pop-ups on all sites.
Alternatively, you can click on “Add” under “Allow” and enter the URL of the website or web application that you want to allow pop-ups for.
Disable Pop-Up Blocker in Firefox
- Open Firefox and click on the three-line menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Options” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on “Privacy & Security” in the left-hand menu.
- Under “Permissions”, find “Block pop-up windows” and click on “Exceptions”.
- Enter the URL of the website or web application that you want to allow pop-ups for and click “Allow”.
- Click “Save Changes” to apply the settings.
Disable Pop-Up Blocker in Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on “Site permissions” in the left-hand menu.
- Click on “Pop-ups and redirects”.
- Toggle the switch to the right to allow pop-ups on all sites.
Alternatively, you can click on “Add” under “Allow” and enter the URL of the website or web application that you want to allow pop-ups for.
Conclusion
Disabling the pop-up blocker in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge is a simple process. By allowing pop-ups for a particular website or web application, you can ensure that you don’t miss any important information or functionality. However, it’s important to be cautious when allowing pop-ups, as they can also be used to deliver unwanted content or malware.