How to disable Chrome notifications

Chrome notifications appear as pop-ups in the bottom right corner of your screen (Windows) or top right (Mac), and they come from websites you've visited. To stop them, you can block notifications site-by-site, turn off all Chrome notifications at once, or adjust settings in your operating system. The fastest route is usually the browser settings menu, where you can clear all notification permissions in under a minute.

You have three levels of control: turn off notifications for one specific website, block all notifications from all websites, or manage Chrome notifications through your computer's system settings. Which one you choose depends on whether you want to keep notifications from some sites but not others.

Key Takeaways

  • Chrome notifications come from websites you've visited and can be blocked one site at a time through the lock icon in the address bar.
  • You can turn off all Chrome notifications at once by going to Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications and selecting "Block".
  • On Windows, you can also disable Chrome notifications through Settings > System > Notifications to control what appears on your entire computer.
  • On Mac, System Settings > Notifications lets you turn off Chrome notifications without touching browser settings.
  • On Android and iPhone, notification controls are in Chrome Settings > Notifications, though iPhone users have fewer options because Apple limits browser notifications.

Block notifications from one website in Chrome

If a specific website keeps sending you notifications, you can block just that site without affecting others. Look for the lock icon to the left of the website address in your browser's address bar. Click it, then find "Notifications" in the menu that appears. Select "Block" from the dropdown.

The next time that website tries to send you a notification, Chrome will refuse it silently. You can reverse this at any time by clicking the lock icon again and changing the setting back to "Allow".

Turn off all Chrome notifications at once

To block notifications from every website at once, open Chrome and click the three-line menu icon in the top right corner. Go to Settings, then click "Privacy and Security" in the left sidebar. Select "Site Settings", then find and click "Notifications".

At the top of the Notifications page, you'll see a toggle next to "Sites can ask to send notifications". Click it to turn notifications off. This prevents any website from sending you notifications going forward. Websites can still ask for permission, but Chrome will automatically refuse.

If you want to keep notifications from some sites but not others, leave this toggle on and instead manage individual sites. Scroll down to see lists of sites you've already allowed or blocked. Click any site in the "Allowed" list and change it to "Block".

Disable Chrome notifications on Windows through system settings

Windows has its own notification center that controls what appears on your screen. You can turn off Chrome notifications here without opening the browser. Click the Windows Start button, type "Notifications", and open "Notifications & actions settings".

Scroll down to find "Notifications from apps and other senders". Look for "Google Chrome" in the list. Click it and toggle off "Show notifications from this app". This stops all Chrome notifications from appearing on your Windows computer, even if you've allowed them in the browser.

This method is useful if you want to keep Chrome notifications turned on in the browser itself but stop them from interrupting you on your computer. You can turn them back on here anytime.

Disable Chrome notifications on Mac through system settings

Mac's System Settings also control Chrome notifications separately from the browser. Click the Apple menu in the top left, then "System Settings". Click "Notifications" in the sidebar. Scroll down to find "Google Chrome" in the list of apps.

Click Chrome, then toggle off "Allow notifications". You can also choose to allow notifications but turn off "Banners" or "Sounds" if you want Chrome to log notifications quietly in your notification center instead of interrupting you with pop-ups.

Turn off Chrome notifications on Android

Open Chrome on your Android phone and tap the three-dot menu in the bottom right corner. Go to Settings, then tap "Notifications". You'll see a toggle for "Notifications" at the top — tap it to turn off all notifications from websites.

If you want to block notifications from specific sites only, scroll down to see which sites have permission. Tap any site and select "Block" to stop notifications from that one.

Turn off Chrome notifications on iPhone

Apple restricts how browsers can send notifications on iPhone, so Chrome notifications work differently than on Android or desktop. Open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu in the bottom right. Go to Settings, then tap "Notifications". Toggle off "Notifications" to turn them off.

You can also manage Chrome notifications through iPhone's system settings. Go to Settings > Notifications, scroll to find Chrome, and toggle off "Allow Notifications". This is often the most reliable way to stop Chrome notifications on iPhone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I still see notifications after turning them off?

If you turned off notifications in Chrome but still see them, check your operating system settings. Windows and Mac have separate notification controls that can override browser settings. On Windows, check Settings > System > Notifications. On Mac, check System Settings > Notifications. You may need to turn off Chrome notifications in both places.

Can I turn off notifications but keep them from one specific website?

Yes. Turn off all notifications in Chrome Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications by toggling off "Sites can ask to send notifications". Then scroll down and manually add the one site you want to allow by clicking "Add" next to "Allowed". That site will send notifications while all others are blocked.

What's the difference between blocking notifications in Chrome and in my operating system?

Chrome settings control whether websites can send notifications through the browser. Operating system settings control whether Chrome itself can display notifications on your computer. Blocking in your OS stops Chrome notifications from appearing on your screen, but the browser still receives them. Blocking in Chrome stops websites from sending them in the first place.

Do I need to clear my browser cache to stop notifications?

No. Clearing your cache does not affect notification permissions. Blocking notifications through the lock icon or Chrome Settings is the correct way to stop them. Clearing cache will not undo your notification blocks.

Will disabling notifications affect other Chrome features?

No. Turning off notifications only stops pop-ups from websites. It does not affect your browsing, saved passwords, bookmarks, or any other Chrome feature. You can turn notifications back on anytime without losing anything.