To stop blocking pop-ups in the Chrome app on iPhone, tap the three-dot More button at the bottom right, then tap Settings > Content Settings > Block Pop-ups, and turn the switch off. To allow pop-ups for just one website instead, wait until Chrome blocks a pop-up on that site, then tap Always show in the message at the bottom of the screen.
Allowing pop-ups for only the sites that need them, like a bank or school portal, is safer than turning the blocker off everywhere. Here’s how to do both, plus the steps for Safari.
How to allow all pop-ups in Chrome on iPhone
- Open the Chrome app.
- Tap the three-dot More button in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Content Settings, then Block Pop-ups.
- Turn off Block Pop-ups.
How to allow pop-ups for one website
- Keep Block Pop-ups turned on.
- Go to the website and do whatever normally opens the pop-up.
- When Chrome shows “Pop-up blocked” at the bottom, tap Always show.
Sites you allow are listed under Settings > Content Settings > Block Pop-ups, where you can remove them later.
How to allow pop-ups in Safari on iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps > Safari (or just Safari on iOS 17 and earlier).
- Turn off Block Pop-ups.
Pop-ups still not opening?
- Content blockers: Some ad blockers stop pop-ups too. Turn them off for the site.
- Screen Time: Web content restrictions in Settings > Screen Time can block some sites.
- Open in a new tab: Touch and hold the link and choose Open in New Tab.
- Update Chrome from the App Store.
Staying safe with pop-ups
Be careful with pop-ups that say your phone has a virus, that you won a prize, or that you need to call a number. These are usually scams. Close the tab, don’t tap anything in the pop-up, and turn the blocker back on if they keep appearing.
Frequently asked questions
Does turning off the pop-up blocker affect other browsers?
No. Chrome and Safari have separate settings.
Why does Chrome block pop-ups by default?
Many pop-ups are ads or scams. Blocking them makes browsing safer and less annoying.
How do I block pop-ups again?
Return to Content Settings > Block Pop-ups and turn it back on.
Is this the same in Chrome on iPad?
Yes. On iPad, the More button is at the top right.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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