How to allow pop-ups in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac

It seems like we put so much effort into blocking things like pop-ups and ads when we’re browsing the web that we forget about sites that actually use pop-ups for good reasons. It could be a shopping site where you get a confirmation, a CMS where you can use tools, or a social site where you log in.

In Safari on iPhone or iPad, you can allow pop-ups globally; and on Mac, you can even allow them just for the specific sites you want. Here’s how to do both.

Allow pop-up windows in Safari

Allow pop-ups in Safari on iPhone and iPad

On iPhone and iPad, you cannot currently specify which sites you want to allow pop-ups for. It’s a global setting that you can enable or disable. The best option to allow pop-ups for a particular site is to turn off the setting, visit the website you want to see the pop-ups for, and then turn the setting back on.

Open Settings and select Safari . Turn off the toggle for Block Pop-ups .

Settings, Safari Unblock Pop-ups on iPhone

When you finish visiting the site whose pop-ups you want to see, you should strongly consider turning the Block Pop-ups setting back on. Otherwise, you could end up inundated with ads or even unsafe pop-ups on your device.

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Allow pop-ups in Safari on Mac

You have a couple of ways to allow pop-ups in Safari on Mac for the sites you trust. You can do this in the Preferences or with the site active in Safari. By taking a few moments to configure certain sites, you’ll save some aggravation later, waiting for that pop-up that never comes.

Allow when on the website

Suppose you clicked a link that triggered a new pop-up window. But if you have restricted pop-up windows in Preferences, the pop-up window won’t open and display a message temporarily in the Safari address bar. Besides that, it will show a tiny pop-up icon . Simply click that icon in the address bar, and it will open the blocked pop-up window.

Show blocked pop-up window in Safari on Mac

When starting a live chat with Apple Support or downloading booked train tickets, I always use this method to allow the website to open the requested pop-up window.

Allow pop-ups in Preferences

  • Open Safari and click Safari > Preferences from the menu bar.
  • Select the Websites tab.
  • On the left, scroll down to and pick Pop-Up Windows .
  • To the right, you have your Currently Open Websites at the top with any Configured Websites at the bottom. Next to each, select the drop-down box and pick Allow for those you want to allow pop-ups.

Safari Preferences, Websites Tab, Pop-up Windows Setting on Mac

For any sites that you don’t want to allow or that you want to be notified, select either Block or Block and Notify in that drop-down box.

At the bottom, next to When visiting other websites , you have a drop-down box with those three options as well. This is a global setting that covers all other sites you visit that you have not yet configured.

Safari Preferences, Websites Tab, Pop-up Windows Global Setting on Mac

Allow pop-ups in the Safari window

  • Right-click the address bar for the site you’re viewing and select Settings for site name or Settings For This Website .
  • In the small window that appears, go down to Pop-up Windows .
  • Use the drop-down box to choose Allow to see pop-ups for that website. Obviously, you can choose Block or Block and Notify for those you don’t want to see pop-ups.

Safari Settings for This Website Allow Pop-ups on Mac

When you use this method to adjust pop-ups for particular websites, these sites will then be added to the Configured Websites list in your Preferences, as explained above.

Hopefully, Apple will offer the ability to configure pop-ups for specific sites in Safari on iPhone and iPad at some point, just like on Mac. But in the meantime, you do have a way to allow pop-ups for the sites you want on all your devices.

Which types of websites do you want or need to see pop-ups for? And will you take the time to make sure you can? Let us know!

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How to Enable the Safari Pop-up Blocker

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What to Know

  • To enable the pop-up blocker, go to Safari > Preferences > Websites > Pop-up Windows > choose how to handle pop-ups.
  • To block pop-ups on iOS, go to Settings > Safari > General > Block Pop-ups .
  • Another way to enable or disable pop-up blocker in Safari, select Preferences > Security > Block pop-up windows .

This article explains how to enable or disable the pop-up blocker within Safari. Instructions apply to macOS, iOS, and Windows.

You might need to disable the pop-up blocker for access to some sites. Alternatively, install plug-ins that suppress tracking and pop-ups for individual sites and browsing sessions.

The pop-up blocker for Mac computers is accessible through the Web content section of Safari's settings.

From the menu along the top of the Safari window, choose Safari > Preferences .

The keyboard shortcut to Safari's Preferences page is Command+, .

Select Websites .

Click Pop-up Windows .

Select the desired action for the current website. Block and Notify blocks pop-ups on the site and notifies you when it happens. Block blocks pop-ups without notifying you. Allow allows pop-ups.

To do the same when visiting other websites, select When visiting other websites in the lower-right corner of the window. If this checkbox is selected, Safari's integrated pop-up blocker is enabled.

In older OS X versions, select Windows > Preferences , then check the Block pop-up windows box.

Block Pop-ups on iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch)

You can turn the Safari pop-up blocker on and off on an iOS device too.

From the home screen, open Settings .

Scroll down the list and tap Safari .

In the Safari screen, locate the General section.

Tap the Block Pop-ups toggle switch to turn it on or off. It turns green to indicate that Safari is blocking pop-ups.

Another way to enable or disable the pop-up blocker in Safari is to select Preferences > Security > Block pop-up windows .

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How to Allow Pop-Ups in Safari for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The Safari browser on Apple devices delivers fast performance and excellent security features. It blocks harmful pop-ups by default and offers a private browsing experience with a Private Relay add-on. But sometimes, you may need to enable pop-ups for a specific website to check the content. Whether it’s a banking website or a university login page, the website might ask you to enable pop-ups temporarily.

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Most websites throw unwanted ads via pop-ups. It’s one of the reasons why Safari blocks pop-ups by default on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But, you’ll need to allow pop-ups for banks and other important websites. For example, when you try to download a monthly statement from your bank’s website, it may open the document in a pop-up. Luckily, Safari let’s you enable pop-ups for such exceptions and here’s how you can do that on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Allow Pop-Ups in Safari for iPhone and iPad

You can allow pop-ups for all websites in Safari for iPhone and iPad. Unlike the Safari macOS version, there is no way to allow pop-ups for specific websites. Follow the steps below to make changes.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and scroll to Safari.

Step 2: Disable the Block Pop-ups toggle.

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Allow Pop-Ups for All Websites in Safari for Mac

Safari on macOS offers better control over pop-ups. You have the option to enable pop-ups for all websites or specific ones. Here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac. Click Safari menu at the top-left corner on the menu bar.

Step 2: Select Settings from the context menu.

Open Safari Settings on Mac

Step 3: Click on the Websites tab at the top and select Pop-up Windows from the left sidebar.

Step 4: Open the menu beside ‘When visiting other websites.’

Allow pop-ups for all

Step 5: You have three options to choose from.

Block and Notify: It’s the default option and blocks pop-ups on all websites. Safari also notifies you when it blocks pop-ups.

Block: It will simply block pop-ups on all websites in the background and won’t notify you about it. We don’t recommend using this option as you may miss important information

Allow: As the name suggests, the option allows pop-ups on all websites.

Step 6: Select Allow.

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You’ll need to be careful when you allow pop-ups for all websites. You may end up seeing unnecessary pop-ups on harmful websites. Thankfully, there is an option to allow pop-ups for specific websites only.

Allow Safari Pop-Ups for Selected Websites on Mac

You don’t need to head to Safari settings to allow pop-ups for a specific website. Once Safari notifies you of blocking a pop-up, allow permission from the address bar only.

Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac.

Step 2: Visit a website. If you see Safari blocking a pop-up, right-click (or two-finger click on the Mac trackpad) on the address bar at the top.

Open website settings

Step 3: Open the ‘Settings for a website’ option.

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Step 4: Expand the Pop-up widows and select Allow.

select allow

You can also hit the Safari option in the menu bar and open Settings for a website.

Settings for a website

Manage Pop-up Permission for Websites in Safari

If you have allowed pop-up permission for several websites in Safari for Mac, you may get a below-average web-browsing experience . You can check which websites have pop-up permission and disable it for irrelevant ones. Here’s how.

Step 1: Click on the Safari menu at the top-left corner on the menu bar. Select Settings from the context menu.

Step 2: Select the Websites menu.

Step 3: Check which websites have permission to show pop-ups.

Step 4: Click the website and hit Remove to disable the permission. You can also open the side menu and select Block.

remove website from pop-up permission

How Do I Know Which Pop-Ups to Block in Safari?

You’ll need to only allow pop-ups for websites you trust. You can enable pop-ups for banks, stock trading, and other frequently visited websites. If you encounter unfamiliar questionable websites during web browsing, block pop-ups on them.

Are Safari Pop-Ups Harmful?

It depends on the type of website you are visiting on Safari. If it’s a spammy content website or a streaming service with unlicensed content, they may send an unbearable number of pop-ups to trick you into clicking on them. Such unintentional and accidental clicks may show irrelevant ads and download unverified programs on your Mac. That’s why we recommend enabling pop-up permission for selected trusted sources only.

Customize Your Safari Experience

Allowing pop-ups in Safari is a double-edged sword. If you allow pop-ups for all websites, you may end up with unnecessary ads. Did you enable pop-ups for all websites or selected ones? Share your preference in the comments below.

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How to turn off pop-up blocker on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Pop-ups are distracting and annoying, to say the least. But sometimes, websites use pop-up windows to function, or you want to test the pop for something. Browsers generally block all these pop-ups to give you a peaceful browsing experience.

If you need to disable a pop-up blocker to interact with the site you’re browsing, you can easily change your browser’s settings on your device. Below, I’ll teach you how to unblock pop-ups on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac browser.

  • Should you disable your browser’s pop-up blockers?

Should you disable browser pop-up blockers?

While pop-ups are one of the most hated features of the web, they are often helpful. They let you interact with the websites more seamlessly.

For example, if you’re trying to sign up for a new service and need to input your credit card information, a pop-up window can ensure that your data is entered into the form correctly. 

However, they can also be spammy and even dangerous. Some may lure you into downloading unwanted software or lead you to malicious websites.

It’s your prerogative, but I suggest you only enable pop-ups from trusted sites. The good thing is that browsers like Chrome give you control over which sites to allow pop-ups from and which ones to block.

How to allow pop-ups on an iPhone and iPad

Usually, pop-ups are blocked by default when browsing on your iPhone; here’s how to change it.

Because Safari is the iPhone and iPad’s built-in browser, you’ll need to head to your device Settings to unblock pop-ups on Safari:

  • Open  Settings .
  • Scroll down and tap  Safari . 
  • Under  General , toggle off  Block Pop-ups .

Note that you only have the option to enable all pop-ups in Safari on the iPhone and iPad. It’s not possible to selectively enable pop-ups from specific websites. A workaround is to allow all pop-ups and just download a  third-party adblocker for your iPhone or iPad  that you can customize.

You can always revert your settings and  enable pop-up blockers on your iPhone and iPad .

Chrome on iOS and iPadOS also blocks all pop-ups by default and lets you allow pop-ups from specific sites. If you prefer this, you can always  set Chrome as your default browser on your iPhone .

  • Open  Chrome  on your iPhone.
  • Tap More  Options (…)  icon.
  • Select  Settings  from the overlay menu.
  • Chrome settings will open. Scroll down and tap  Content Settings .
  • Tap  Block Pop-ups  → toggle it off.

Note that this enables pop-ups from all the websites you visit. If you want to block all pop-ups except those from certain sites, you can do the following:

  • Open the website whose pop-ups you want to allow.
  • If the browser blocks a pop-up, you’ll see a notification below your address bar. Tap  Always show .

How to disable pop-up blockers on a Mac

Unlike on your iPhone, you have more liberty on your Mac to select the websites whose pop-ups you wish to enable, regardless of your browser. Below I’ll discuss the two most commonly used browsers on Mac – Safari, and Chrome.

  • Open  Safari .
  • Click  Preferences  → select the  Websites  tab.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the left-side pane and select  Pop-up windows .
  • Click the drop-down menu beside When visiting other websites. Choose  Allow  to enable all pop-ups. Alternatively, choose  Block and Notify  to keep blocking pop-ups but allow Safari to show them to you whenever you visit a website.

The websites listed under  Configured Websites  are sites where you’ve previously modified your pop-up blocking preferences. If you want to change them, just click on the website →  Remove .

If you want to keep blocking all the pop-ups except certain websites, you can do so in Safari on Mac. Just do the following:

  • Open  Safari  → go to the website.
  • Click  Safari  →  Preferences  → select the  Websites  tab.
  • On the left-side pane, scroll to the bottom and select  Pop-up Windows . On the right, you’ll see all currently opened websites on Safari. Look for the website whose pop-ups you want to allow.
  • On the drop-down menu, select Allow enabling all the site’s pop-ups to appear. You can also select  Block and Notify  if you still want Safari to block it but have the option to view it by clicking the Smart Search field.
  • Open  Chrome  →  Preferences .
  • Choose  Privacy and security  →  Site settings .

If you only want to unblock pop-ups from select sites, do the following:

  • Launch  Chrome  → open the site that you want to allow pop-ups.
  • Click the lock icon at the left-side corner of the address bar.

Wrapping up…

If you want to unblock all pop-ups, that’s also an option too. However, just be careful which sites you visit and which buttons you click. What’s your relationship with pop-ups? Do you enable all pop-ups or just allow those from websites you trust? Share them below!

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How to Stop Blocking Pop-Ups in Safari on the iPad

Pop-ups on websites are rarely anything good. They are either advertisements or annoying options to sign up for newsletters. Fortunately most Web browsers will block pop-ups by default, so you never see most of them.

But occasionally you will actually need to access a Web page that is being blocked by a pop-up blocker. So follow our guide below to learn how you can stop blocking pop-ups in the Safari browser on your iPad.

Do you also use Chrome and would like to do this on that browser? Our allow pop ups Chrome iPhone guide will help you find the right setting.

Turn Off the Pop-Up Blocker in the iPad Safari Browser

The steps below will turn off the pop-up blocker for Safari completely. This means that other sites which are using bad pop-ups will not be blocked. If you are just disabling the pop-up blocker for one specific site, it is usually a good idea to return to the menu below and re-enable the pop-up blocker.

Step 1: Open the Settings menu.

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Step 2: Select the Safari option in the column at the left side of the screen.

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Step 3: Touch the button to the right of Block Pop-ups to stop blocking pop-ups in Safari. There won’t be any green shading around the button when it is turned off.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to disable web browser pop-up blockers on your iPad. If you're using Safari, you can make this change in the Settings app. If you're using Chrome or Firefox, the change can be made in the web browser.

Using Safari

Step 1 Open Settings icon.

Using Chrome

Step 1 Open Chrome icon.

  • If you are getting pop-ups on a specific site and want to show them, navigate to that site and tap Always show at the bottom of the page where you get pop-up notifications.

Using Firefox

Step 1 Open Firefox.

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How to Turn Off the Pop-Up Blocker on the iPad Safari

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The iPad enables Safari's pop-up blocker by default, causing the browser to prevent Web pages from spawning secondary windows. Safari doesn't make it obvious that it blocked a pop-up, so the block might go unnoticed. However, some sites detect pop-up blockers and request that you disable them for the site to function fully. IOS 7 includes an option in the Settings app where you can quickly toggle pop-ups on or off.

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Disabling Safari Pop-ups

If a pop-up is required for a page to function, you'll need to disable Safari's pop-up blocker, which will enable pop-ups for every page, not just the one you're visiting. However, the iPad conveniently places the controls in the Settings app, so you can quickly disable the pop-up again when you're through with the page. Tap "Safari" in the Settings app and slide the "Block Pop-ups" option to the left to disable the blocker. You'll need to reload the page before the pop-ups appear.

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Pros and Cons of Disabling Pop-ups

Pop-ups can offer conveniences online, but they can also annoying, depending on the sites you traverse and your personal tolerances. Pop-ups helpfully allow secondary windows to display forms, information and photos without forcing you to leave the initial page, but pop-ups have a dark side as well, particularly in the hands of unscrupulous webmasters. If you're lucky, you're simply presented with an ad every now and then, but if you're unlucky, you're barraged with numerous pop-ups that then spawn additional windows in an endless cycle. Because the possibility of abuse is so high, it is best to keep the pop-up blocker disabled and only enable it when you need it for a specific, trusted website.

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Pop-up ads are a common annoyance on the web, which is why most modern browsers employ some form of pop-up blocking. 

Your iPad is no different — the built-in Safari browser has its own pop-up ad blocker, which is turned on by default. If your iPad's pop-up blocking has been turned off, however, it's easy to turn back on. 

Here's how to do it. 

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1 . Start the Settings app.

2. In the pane on the left, tap "Safari."

3. In the General section, turn on "Block Pop-ups" by swiping the switch to the right. 

That's all there is to it — when enabled, you should not see any pop-up ads. 

There might be situations, though, when you need to turn off the pop-up blocker, such as if a web site needs to display a pop-up which isn't an ad. For more information, read our article " How to allow pop-ups on your iPad by turning off its default pop-up blocker ."

How to block pop-ups by clearing your iPad's cache

On rare occasion, you might see pop-ups even if the pop-up blocker is on. This is generally because the pop-up is still stored in the cache. 

The remedy is to clear your iPad's browser cache. Here's how:

1. Start the Settings app.

3. Tap "Clear History and Website Data."

4. Confirm this is what you want to do by tapping "Clear" in the pop-up window.

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Random pop-up windows are annoying, but some pop-ups are actually useful. So, when should you allow or block pop-ups in Safari? Keep reading to learn about the different types of pop-ups, how to block pop-ups on Mac devices, and how to disable the Safari pop-up blocker. Or use AVG Secure Browser to manage and filter pop-up ads automatically.

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How to block Safari pop-ups on Mac

Though sometimes helpful, pop-ups don’t have a great reputation. They can interrupt your work, slow page-load times, or even conceal malicious software. Thankfully, blocking pop-ups in Safari is easy, because the browser features a built-in pop-up blocker to help you manage them.

On Mac devices, Safari’s pop-up blocker lets you block or allow pop-ups for specific websites . This is an important feature in a blocker, because not all pop-ups are spam messages and some help you navigate and use sites more easily.

You can also choose to block or allow pop-ups on specific sites with AVG Secure Browser , a free browser that puts security and privacy at the forefront. You can surf the web anonymously and fully customize your ad blocker to allow only essential pop-ups. Plus, you’ll enjoy a host of additional privacy features.

How to block all pop-ups on Mac

Here’s how to stop all pop-ups on Mac using the Safari pop-up blocker:

Open the Safari browser and click Preferences under the Safari drop-down menu.

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Select the Websites tab at the top and click Pop-up Windows on the left menu.

Configuring Pop-up Windows settings within Safari Preferences.

Use the Remove button to clear any site settings displayed in the “Configured Websites” box. Then click the “When visiting other websites” button and select Block .

Removing Google from the list of configured websites in order to block pop-ups on all websites.

You’re done — Safari pop-ups blocker is now active for all websites.

Like clearing your search history , deleting cookies , and removing extensions from Safari , blocking pop-ups can streamline and speed up your Mac , because it minimizes spam adverts and reduces other disruptive notifications.

How to disable pop-ups for specific sites on Mac

If Safari is blocking pop-ups that you want or need to see, you can customize your pop-up settings and block pop-ups for certain sites.

Here’s how to turn off pop-ups on specific sites on Mac:

Open Safari and click Preferences under the Safari drop-down menu.

A Safari drop-down menu with preferences highlighted

Select the Websites tab and click Pop-up windows in the left menu. Set “When visiting other websites” to Allow to enable pop-ups as the default setting.

Enabling pop-ups for individual websites in Safari browser settings.

The website you’re on will be listed in the Currently Open Websites area. Click the drop-down menu and choose Block .

Configuring individual website pop-up preferences to block Google pop-ups within Safari browser settings.

Pop-ups will now be blocked for the website you’ve chosen, and you can repeat the process for other sites you want to block. If you’re looking for more ways to curate a more minimalist browsing experience, you can also try setting the about:blank page as your browser homepage.

How to block pop-ups for an active website

You can set Mac’s pop-up blocker to disable pop-ups only for the website you’re currently using.

Here’s how to block pop-ups on Mac on the website you’re actively using:

Right click on the address bar of the current website and click Settings for this website .

Accessing Settings for this website by right clicking on the address bar.

In the settings window, select Block from the drop-down menu next to Pop-up Windows .

Blocking pop-ups on the active website by customizing Settings for this website preferences.

Safari will now block pop-up messages on that site, but your Mac will continue to allow pop-ups from other websites.

How to block Safari pop-ups on iPhone and iPad

Pop-ups also affect mobile devices, but fortunately Safari has a pop-up blocker for iPhone and iPad too.

Here’s how to block pop-ups on iPhones and iPads:

Go to Settings and tap the Safari app.

settings menu on iOS. Safari app is highlighted

Scroll to Block Pop-ups and toggle the button on .

Blocking pop-ups in Safari on iPhone.

Just as computers can slow down over time , iPhones can get weighed down with more than just pop-ups. Take additional steps to clean and speed up your iPhone to keep it running at its best.

If you also use other browsers, you can manage pop-ups in Chrome , prevent pop-ups in Firefox , or get rid of them in Edge or IE . Using a browser cleaner tool will also help to speed up your device .

How to disable the pop-up blocker on Mac

Some pop-up messages are helpful, because they’re designed to improve your user experience by conveying helpful notifications or maintaining site functionality. So if you disable a pop-up blocker on Safari — meaning you allow pop-ups — you might improve your web browsing experience.

Here’s how to enable pop-ups on Mac:

Click the Safari drop-down menu and select Preferences .

A Safari drop-down menu with preferences highlighted

Click the Websites tab at the top and select Pop-up windows from the left menu. If there are any individual site settings displayed in the “Configured Websites” box, delete them using the Remove button.

Removing Configured Websites preferences in order to allow all pop-ups in Safari.

Set the “When visiting other websites” button to Allow .

Configuring Safari Pop-up Windows settings to disable pop-up blocking.

And there you have it — all pop-ups are now allowed on Safari.

How to allow pop-ups for specific sites on Mac

If you want to unblock pop-ups only for sites you trust, you can customize your Safari preferences on Mac to allow pop-ups on certain sites, while leaving the pop-up blocker active for others.

Here’s how to enable pop-ups on Mac for specific sites:

A Safari drop-down menu with preferences highlighted

Select the Websites tab and click Pop-up windows . The website you’re on will be listed in the Currently Open Websites area. Click the drop down menu and choose Allow .

Safari's Website menu tab opened. Allowing pop-ups on current website.

Once you know how to turn off a pop-up blocker for specific websites, you can further customize your Macbook pop-up blocker by selecting “Block and Notify.” This will allow blocked pop-up windows to be manually displayed if you click the notification in the address bar.

How to allow pop-ups for an active website

Here’s how to disable the pop-up blocker on Mac for the website you’re actively using:

Right click the address bar of the website you’re actively using and select Settings for This Website .

Accessing Google Settings for This Website by right clicking on the address bar.

In the settings window, find Pop-up Windows , and select Allow from the drop-down menu.

Allowing pop-ups on the active website by customizing Settings for This Website preferences.

The Safari pop-up blocker will now allow pop-ups from the site you’re currently on — and any other websites that you’ve also unblocked. But Safari’s pop-up blocker will continue to eliminate pop-ups from all other sites.

How to disable the pop-up blocker on iPhone and iPad

On iOS, it’s not possible to make an exception to enable pop-ups from specific sites. If you want any pop-ups at all, you have to completely turn off the pop-up blocker on your iPhone or iPad.

Here’s how to allow pop-ups on iPhone and how to disable the pop-up blocker on iPad:

Go to Settings and choose the Safari app.

settings menu on iOS. Safari app is highlighted.

Scroll to Block Pop-ups and toggle the button off .

Settings menu of the Safari app on iOS. The Block pop-ups option is toggled to the left.

Are pop-ups in Safari dangerous?

Most Safari pop-ups aren’t dangerous and actually help you interact with the websites you visit more easily. Pop-ups can help you interact with a site, let you select preferences, display marketing messages, or show cookie consent forms. If you allow a site to display pop-ups in your browser, you can always clear your cache and disable cookies later to get rid of them.

But there are more dubious and even dangerous pop-ups that can contain false close buttons that actually run unexpected actions rather than close the window. A hover ad or an in-page pop-up appears as a layer in front of a browser screen, falsely presenting itself as the webpage. If pop-ups cause you to inadvertently install unwanted software, you can use a bloatware removal tool to get rid of any unnecessary apps .

The most dangerous pop-ups can harm your system and bombard your browser with an adware attack . Other suspicious pop-ups can function as malvertising ploys , riddling your system with all kinds of malware . Staying informed about Mac cybersecurity threats is essential to keep you and your system safe. If you think you may have already downloaded malware onto your system through a pop-up, remove the malware from your Mac immediately.

Pop-ups are one of the main reasons to get an ad blocker . But there are downsides to a blocker snuffing out pop-up windows completely. Some pop-ups are necessary to the proper functioning of a website. Other pop-ups contain important information or let you access deeper features of a website — for example, an installer for an application.

Another reason to be careful when using ad blockers is that they can sometimes block ads for products and services that are genuinely useful, like newsletter signup forms. With an ad blocker, you might also miss out on pop-up discounts or limited-time offers, so it may be better to selectively stop pop-ups in Safari.

How do I know which pop-ups to block?

Since some pop-ups are irritating and others are useful — there’s no comprehensive solution to the issue of how to remove pop-up ads on Mac. Consider allowing pop-ups on websites you know and trust, and blocking pop-ups if you’re unsure of a site’s safety . Always practice safe browsing habits and definitely block sites with suspicious pop-ups.

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Pop-ups are a mixed-bag — some are annoying or even dangerous, but others are helpful and necessary. You can manage pop-ups easily and block the risky ones by using AVG Secure Browser, one of the best browsers for security and privacy .

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The free AVG Secure Browser can automatically block all ads. Or, you can set your preferences between Light, Basic, and Strict blocking. Plus, you can easily adjust all your privacy settings through one simple dashboard.

As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, exploiting pop-ups and other web features, AVG Secure Browser — designed specifically with privacy and security at the forefront — will keep you safe. Get security and speed in one lightning-fast and buttery smooth browser.

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It's important you learn how to block pop-ups on Safari when you're using the iPhone or iPad version of the browser. Despite being some of the best phones and best tablets around, iPhones and iPads are not immune to pop-ups.

As you may already know, pop-ups are a menace. Not only do they get in the way of the content you're trying to read or watch, they can also present security concerns, directing you to nefarious websites. Needless to say, then, blocking them is pretty much a necessity.

But how do you block pop-ups on your iPhone? You'd be forgiven for thinking you have to sign up for or purchase one of the best ad blockers . But although those are great, luckily, you don't need them — your iPhone comes pre-loaded with a Safari pop-up blocker. All you need to do is make sure it's turned on, and this guide is here to show you how. 

Read on to see how to block pop-ups on Safari for iOS and iPadOS.

1. Open the Settings app , then scroll down and tap Safari .

2. Toggle on Block Pop-ups .

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Safari block pop up ads not working after iOS17

Before iOS17, I was using block pop up ads in Safari settings and it worked surprisingly well. But after the update, it doesn't seem to work anymore. Is there a fix to this?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 11:46 PM

Leo Shafai

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 8:37 PM

This is not a real response. They stated they have it on. It cant even block things opening up a new window anymore.

Because of your pointless response and lack of responsibility, the problem will not be shared with developers who want to know if something is wrong. Thats the whole point of having a human support team.

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Nov 20, 2023 8:37 PM in response to J_Johnnyboy

jpaprika

Dec 13, 2023 6:33 AM in response to J_Johnnyboy

i Have my phone set to block pop ups and alert re fraudulent sites. It doesn’t make a difference.

i did not have this problem before the latest update.

Dec 31, 2023 12:53 AM in response to HiddenAccName

I’m having the same problem, also have all of my setting correct, also only having this problem since the last update. Also everyone in my family having this same issue, since the update, despite settings. APPLE: FIX THIS. I literally have to turn my phone off, once the videos start popping up. The second I close out the video, another one pops up, before I can even close out the tab. Turning off my phone is the only thing that stops it.

J_Johnnyboy

Sep 25, 2023 4:49 PM in response to HiddenAccName

Hi HiddenAccName,

To block pop-up ads and windows in Safari, we recommend that you try the steps here: Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

To perform the recommended troubleshooting steps via the link above, complete the steps in the section titled "Check Safari settings."

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari.
* Turn on Block Pop-ups.
* Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning.
On your Mac, open Safari and choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences) from the menu bar.
* In the  Websites tab , you can configure options to  allow or block some or all pop-ups .
* In the  Security tab , turn on the setting to warn when visiting a fraudulent website.

We recommend the steps above because they will show you how to block pop-up ads and windows in Safari.

Please let us know the outcome after giving the above steps a try.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Dec 31, 2023 12:54 AM in response to jpaprika

Jan 28, 2024 9:34 AM in response to HiddenAccName

Having pop up issues with my Mac OS Sonoma. Pop up blocker is on.

Feb 1, 2024 11:18 AM in response to J_Johnnyboy

same as before

Feb 12, 2024 2:17 AM in response to jpaprika

So annoying, I can’t get total ad block to work either.

I have iPhone 11 Pro Max 😥😥😥😥

giojohn

Feb 19, 2024 7:24 PM in response to J_Johnnyboy

This is so frustrating After ALLOWING pop ups we still don't see popups since updating to Sonoma IOS 14.3.1 on my brand new MacBook. I need the pop up to login after VPN connection to work server. It worked prior to the Sonoma IOS update. I have tried setting the pop up to allow the wanted pop up. Still nothing. HELP !!! I can't work remote any longer.

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How to allow pop-ups in safari on mac.

Sometimes you want browser pop-ups!

By default, Safari on Mac blocks pop-up windows from appearing. If you need to allow pop-ups for certain websites, it's easy to make the change in Safari Preferences. Here's how.

First, open Safari on your Mac and browse to the website that includes the pop-ups that you want to allow. In the menu bar, click "Safari," and select "Preferences" from the menu that appears.

In the preferences window of Safari 14 and up, click the "Websites" tab, and then scroll down to the bottom of the sidebar and select "Pop-up Windows."

In older versions of Safari, open Preferences and click the "Security" tab. Uncheck "Block pop-up windows" here. If you're still using an older version, we recommend updating Safari as soon as possible to keep your Mac safe .

With "Pop-Up Windows" selected, you'll see a box on the right titled "Allow pop-up windows on the websites below." Locate the name of the website that you want to allow pop-ups on in the list. (Remember that the site must currently be open in a Safari browser window.)

Click the drop-down box beside the website name and select "Allow."

Repeat this step with any other sites in the list that you want to allow pop-ups for.

If you want to allow pop-ups on all websites by default (although we strongly advise against it), click the drop-down menu beside "When visiting other websites" and select "Allow."

After that, close Safari Preferences, and your settings will be changed. The next time you visit the site that you allowed pop-ups for, the pop-ups will appear as expected. Happy browsing!

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You can prevent webpages from displaying pop-up windows.

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Click Pop-up Windows.

Block pop-up windows for:

A website in the list: Select the website in the right column, then choose the option you want.

All websites that aren’t currently customized: Click the “When visiting other websites” pop-up menu in the bottom-right corner of the pane, then choose the option you want.

You can see all websites you’ve customized under Configured Websites. If you don’t see Configured Websites, either you haven’t customized a website yet, or you’ve cleared the list. See Change Websites preferences in Safari on Mac .

All websites: Make sure no websites are listed under Configured Websites (to clear the list quickly, select the websites, then click Remove). Click the “When visiting other websites” pop-up menu, then choose the option you want.

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  1. How to allow pop-ups in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    Allow pop-ups in Preferences. Open Safari and click Safari > Preferences from the menu bar. Select the Websites tab. On the left, scroll down to and pick Pop-Up Windows. To the right, you have your Currently Open Websites at the top with any Configured Websites at the bottom. Next to each, select the drop-down box and pick Allow for those you ...

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    On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari. Turn on Block Pop-ups. Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning. On your Mac, open Safari and choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences) from the menu bar. In the Websites tab, you can configure options to allow or block some or all pop-ups. In the Security tab, turn on the setting to warn when visiting ...

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