- You can allow pop-ups on your iPhone using both the Safari and Chrome browsers.
- To allow pop-ups in your iPhone's Safari app, head to the Safari section of the Settings app.
- The iPhone Chrome app has a "Content Settings" menu that lets you block or allow pop-ups.
Most people consider pop-ups to be one of the internet's worst features. But despite how spammy they can be, a lot of legitimate websites use them for important reasons. For example, Amazon opens customer service chats in pop-ups, which some browsers block automatically.
Your iPhone's internet browser blocks pop-ups by default. But both Safari and Chrome let you change that and allow pop-ups.
Here's how to allow pop-ups in both Safari and Chrome on your iPhone.
How to allow pop-ups on an iPhone with Safari
Safari is your iPhone's built-in browser, so you'll have to use the built-in Settings app to change its options.
1. Open your iPhone's Settings app, then scroll down and tap Safari.
2. Under General, toggle off Block Pop-ups so the switch turns gray.
Flip the "Block Pop-ups" switch to the left. William Antonelli/InsiderHow to allow pop-ups on an iPhone with Chrome
Chrome is a third-party web browser made by Google, and has its own in-app settings menu.
1. Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the bottom-right corner.
2. Select Settings.
Open Chrome's Settings menu. Google; William Antonelli/Insider3. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Content Settings.
"Content Settings" is one of the last options on this page. Google; William Antonelli/Insider4. Tap Block Pop-ups, then toggle off Block Pop-ups so the switch turns gray.
Toggle off the pop-up blocker. Google; William Antonelli/Insider5. Tap Done in the top-right corner to save your change.
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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
If you still get pop-ups after disabling them:
- You may have previously subscribed to receive notifications from a site. You can block notifications if you don’t want any communications from a site to show up on your screen.
- Your computer or phone may be infected by malware. Learn how to get rid of malware.
Turn pop-ups on or off
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
- Tap More Settings .
- Tap Content
Settings Block Pop-ups.
- Turn Block Pop-ups on or off.
Allow pop-ups for a specific site
Not all pop-ups are ads or spam. Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app .
- Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.
- At the bottom, under "Pop-ups blocked," tap Always show.
Fix issues with pop-ups
If you're on a page with a pop-up or dialog that won't go away, try these steps:
- Turn on your phone's airplane mode.
- Quit Google Chrome.
- Close the tab with the bad pop-up or dialog box.
My site's popups 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 there are any issues found with your site that you can address
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