Where to find Chrome notification settings

Chrome stores notification controls in two places: your browser settings and your operating system. Most of the time, you'll manage them through Chrome itself, but your computer or phone's settings can override what Chrome allows.

On Windows or Mac, open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select Settings, then Privacy and security on the left side. Look for Site settings and click it. You'll see Notifications listed near the top — this is where you control which websites can send you alerts.

On Android, the process is similar: tap the three dots, go to Settings > Site settings > Notifications. On iPhone and iPad, Chrome doesn't support website notifications the same way, so you'll manage alerts through iOS settings instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Chrome's notification settings live in Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications on desktop and Android.
  • You can block all notifications at once or turn off alerts from specific websites one by one.
  • Your operating system's notification settings can block Chrome notifications even if the browser allows them.
  • Clearing your browser data does not automatically reset notification permissions — you have to remove them manually.
  • Some websites ask for permission again if you've blocked them before, but you can dismiss the request without changing your choice.

Blocking all notifications at once

If you want Chrome to never show notifications from any website, change the default setting to Blocked. In the Notifications section of Site settings, look for the option at the top that says Default behavior or Sites can ask to send notifications. Click it and select Blocked.

Once you set this, websites will no longer be able to request permission to send you notifications. If a site tries to ask, you'll see a blocked icon instead of a permission prompt. This is the fastest way to stop notifications across the board, though it means you'll lose alerts from sites where you actually want them.

Removing notifications from specific websites

You don't have to block all notifications. If you want to keep alerts from some sites but turn off others, scroll down in the Notifications section to see two lists: Allow and Block.

The Allow list shows every website that currently has permission to send you notifications. Find the one you want to stop, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. The site will move to your Block list, and you won't see notifications from it anymore. You can remove sites one at a time this way, keeping notifications on for the ones that matter to you.

If a website is already in your Block list and you want to let it send notifications again, click the three dots next to it and choose Allow. It will move back to your allowed sites.

Controlling notifications through your operating system

Your computer or phone's own settings can override Chrome's choices. Even if you allow notifications in Chrome, your operating system can silence them.

On Windows 10 or 11, go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Scroll down to find Chrome in the list of apps and toggle off Show notifications from this app. On Mac, open System Preferences > Notifications, find Chrome, and uncheck Allow notifications.

On Android, open Settings > Apps, find Chrome, tap Notifications, and toggle off Allow notifications. On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications, find Chrome, and turn off Allow Notifications. Blocking notifications at the operating system level stops all alerts from Chrome, regardless of what your browser settings say.

What happens when a website asks for permission again

Some websites remember that you've blocked notifications and won't ask again. Others will ask every time you visit. If you see a notification permission prompt and you've already decided you don't want alerts from that site, click Block or the X to dismiss it.

Dismissing the prompt doesn't change your previous choice — it just closes the dialog. If you want to be more permanent about it, use the method above to add the site to your blocked list. That way, the site won't ask again, and Chrome will automatically refuse any notification request from it.

Clearing notifications without resetting permissions

Clearing your browsing data — cookies, cache, and history — does not erase your notification permissions. If you've blocked a website from sending notifications, that block stays in place even after you clear your data. The same goes for sites you've allowed.

If you want to start fresh with notification permissions, you have to remove them manually through the Site settings menu. There's no bulk "reset all notification permissions" button, so you'll need to go through your Allow and Block lists and remove the ones you want to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I still see notifications even though I blocked them in Chrome?

Your operating system's notification settings may be overriding Chrome's choices. Check your computer or phone's notification settings for Chrome and make sure notifications are turned off there as well. You may need to block notifications in both places.

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

Yes. Go to Settings > Site settings > Notifications and look at your Allow list. Click the three dots next to the site you want to block and select Remove. That site will stop sending notifications while others in your Allow list continue.

If I block a website from sending notifications, will it ask me again later?

Not usually. Once you block a site, Chrome remembers that choice and won't show the permission prompt again. Some websites may try to ask if you visit them much later, but you can block them again with the same steps.

Do notification settings sync across my devices if I use the same Chrome account?

No. Notification permissions are stored locally on each device. If you block notifications on your laptop, you'll need to block them separately on your phone or tablet. Each device keeps its own list of allowed and blocked sites.

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

Blocking in Chrome prevents individual websites from sending alerts but still allows Chrome to receive them. Blocking in your operating system stops all Chrome notifications at once. Using both methods ensures no notifications get through, but blocking at the OS level is usually enough.