Where to find Chrome notification settings
Chrome notifications appear as pop-ups on your screen, usually in the bottom right corner on Windows or top right on Mac. They come from websites you've visited, and you can turn them off in Chrome's settings without affecting notifications from other programs.
On a computer, open Chrome and select the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Site settings. Look for Notifications in the list. This is where you control which websites can send you notifications and whether notifications are allowed at all.
On an Android phone, open Chrome and tap the three dots in the bottom right. Go to Settings, then Site settings, then Notifications. On an iPhone, Chrome notifications come through the standard iOS notification system, so you'll manage them in your phone's Settings app under Notifications instead.
Key Takeaways
- You can block all Chrome notifications at once in Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, or turn off notifications from individual websites.
- Websites ask permission to send notifications the first time you visit them, and you can always change your answer later.
- On Android, Chrome notifications are managed in the app itself; on iPhone, they're managed through your phone's notification settings.
- Turning off Chrome notifications does not affect alerts from your email, messaging apps, or other programs.
Turn off notifications from all websites at once
If you want to stop all Chrome notifications immediately, you can disable them globally. On your computer, go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. At the top, you'll see a toggle for Notifications. Click it to turn notifications off entirely.
When you disable notifications this way, websites can still ask for permission to send them, but Chrome will automatically block those requests. If you change your mind later, you can return to the same setting and turn notifications back on.
Block notifications from specific websites
You may want to keep notifications from some websites but block others. In Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, you'll see two lists: Allow and Block.
The Allow list shows websites that currently have permission to send you notifications. Click the three dots next to any site name and select Remove to revoke that permission. The next time that website tries to send a notification, it will be blocked.
The Block list shows websites you've already told Chrome to block. If you want to give a blocked website another chance, click the three dots next to it and select Remove. The website can then ask for permission again the next time you visit.
Stop notification requests when you visit a website
Many websites ask for notification permission as soon as you land on them. When you see the permission prompt, you have three choices: Allow, Block, or close the prompt by clicking the X.
Clicking Block adds the website to your blocked list and stops future requests from that site. Closing the prompt without choosing does not add the site to either list, so the website may ask again on your next visit. If you're unsure, closing the prompt is the safest option.
If you've already allowed a website to send notifications and now regret it, you don't have to wait for the next prompt. Go directly to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, find the site in the Allow list, and remove it.
Manage notifications on your phone
On Android, open Chrome and tap the three dots at the bottom right. Go to Settings > Site settings > Notifications. You'll see the same Allow and Block lists as on your computer. Tap any site to change its permission or remove it from the list.
On iPhone, Chrome notifications are handled by iOS itself. Open your phone's Settings app, scroll down to Chrome, and tap it. Select Notifications and turn off the toggle to stop all Chrome notifications. You can also scroll down to see individual notification settings for different types of alerts.
What happens after you turn off notifications
Once you disable notifications, websites can no longer send pop-ups to your screen. You won't see alerts about new messages, sales, or updates from those sites unless you visit them directly in your browser.
Turning off Chrome notifications does not delete your browsing history, clear your cookies, or change any other Chrome settings. It only stops the notification feature. If you turn notifications back on later, websites you previously allowed will still have permission unless you removed them from the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a website send me notifications if I've blocked it?
No. Once you block a website in Chrome's notification settings, it cannot send you notifications. The website can ask for permission again if you remove it from the blocked list, but it cannot bypass your choice.
Will turning off Chrome notifications affect my email or text messages?
No. Chrome notifications are separate from your phone's notification system and other apps. Disabling Chrome notifications only stops alerts from websites and does not affect Gmail, text messages, or notifications from other programs.
What if I accidentally blocked a website and want to let it send notifications again?
Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Find the website in the Block list, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. The next time you visit that website, it can ask for permission to send notifications again.
Do I need to turn off notifications on both my computer and phone?
Chrome settings do not sync between devices for notifications. You'll need to change notification settings separately on each device where you use Chrome. A website blocked on your computer may still have permission on your phone unless you block it there too.
Can websites still track me if I turn off notifications?
Turning off notifications does not stop websites from tracking your activity. Notifications and tracking are separate features. If you want to limit tracking, you can adjust Chrome's privacy settings or use an extension, but that's a different setting from notifications.