Answered By: Dewi G
Last Updated: May 15, 2025    Views: 27

 

Your web browser may prevent pop-ups or windows opening from certain web pages. This can prevent you from viewing content and information. You can manage your pop-ups through your browser settings. Read on for details of how to enable pop-ups in the web browser you are using.

Chrome  

 In Chrome, click the three dots in the upper right corner and go to Settings. In Site Settings, click Pop-ups and Redirects. Turn the setting to Allowed.  

For more Chrome pop-up options, visit https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&oco=1  

Edge  

In Microsoft Edge, click the three dots in the upper right corner and choose Settings, then Privacy & Security. Under the Security heading, toggle the Block Pop-Up option.  

For more Edge options, visit https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/forum   

Firefox  

In Firefox, click the three lines in the upper right corner and go to Options, then Privacy & Security. Under Permissions, you can uncheck Block pop-up windows to allow all pop-ups. Or, click Exceptions to allow an individual website to open pop-ups.  

For more Firefox Pop-Up options, visit https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting  

Safari  

In Safari, go to the menu bar at the top of the page. Click Safari, and then Preferences. On the new menu that opens up go to the top bar and select Websites, and then click Pop-Up Windows on the left sidebar. You can then add any websites you currently have open to your allowed pop-up list.  

For more pop-up options in Apple Safari, visit https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203987  

Android 

On an Android device, open your browser and click the settings option in the top right corner. From this menu choose settings, click Advanced, and then Untick Block Pop-Ups.  

For more options on Android devices, visit https://support.google.com/android/?hl=en#topic=7340889  

iOS  

On an iOS device, launch the settings menu – go to the Safari options, then the General section. Toggle the Block Pop-Ups option to turn pop-ups on or off.  

For more pop-up options on Apple iOS, visit https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203987