How to allow pop-ups in Chrome for one site
When Chrome blocks a pop-up, a pop-up blocked icon appears at the right end of the address bar. Click it, choose Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site], and click Done. Reload the page.
To manage it in settings: ⋮ > Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects, then add the site under Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects.
Applies to current Chrome on desktop and mobile. Allowing pop-ups only for the sites that need them (banking, payment pages, school or work portals) is safer than turning the blocker off everywhere.
Allow pop-ups
For one site (desktop)
- Open the site that's being blocked.
- Click the pop-up blocked icon in the address bar.
- Select Always allow pop-ups and redirects from the site, then Done.
- Refresh the page and try again.
Add a site in Settings (desktop)
- Go to ⋮ > Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings.
- Click Pop-ups and redirects.
- Next to Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects, click Add, enter the site address (for example
[*.]example.com) and click Add.
Android
- Open Chrome and tap ⋮ > Settings > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects.
- Turn the switch on to allow pop-ups, or tap a site under exceptions to change just that site.
iPhone and iPad
- Open Chrome, tap ... > Settings > Content Settings > Block Pop-ups.
- Turn Block Pop-ups off, or open the site and tap Always show when Chrome reports a blocked pop-up.
Still not opening?
- An ad blocker or privacy extension may be blocking it - pause the extension for that site.
- The site may open a new tab that Chrome treats as a redirect - make sure redirects are allowed too.
- Your organisation may manage pop-up settings (look for Managed by your organization in the menu).
Block pop-ups again
Go back to Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects and select Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects, or remove the site from the allowed list.
Pop-ups appearing even with the blocker on
Notification spam isn't pop-ups. Check Site settings > Notifications and remove sites you don't recognise. If ads appear everywhere, review your extensions at chrome://extensions and remove ones you didn't install.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to allow pop-ups?
For sites you trust, yes. Avoid allowing pop-ups globally.
Why do I need pop-ups for my bank?
Some banks and payment providers open verification windows as pop-ups.
Does Incognito use the same pop-up settings?
Incognito follows your main settings but doesn't keep exceptions you add while in Incognito.