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How I Removed the Pop-Up Blocker on My Mac—So Simple!

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By Oliver

How To Remove Pop-Up Blocker On Mac

I was trying to print a boarding pass, but the page wouldn’t load right. A message popped up—“pop-up blocked.” I didn’t think much of it at first. But it kept happening. Every time I needed a pop-up window, it was blocked. I got frustrated. I just wanted a simple fix.

So, I started looking into it. I use Safari and Chrome on my Mac, and Safari on my iPhone too. I had to figure it out for all of them. It took me a while, but I finally got it working. Here’s exactly what I did, step by step.

How I Turned Off the Pop-Up Blocker on Safari (Mac)

Safari kept blocking pop-ups I actually needed. I decided to fix it myself.

It didn’t take long once I knew where to look.

Here’s what I did:

  • Opened Safari on my Mac
  • Clicked Safari in the top-left corner of the screen
  • Chose Settings (or Preferences, depending on your version)
  • Clicked the Websites tab
  • Selected Pop-up Windows from the sidebar
  • Found the site I was on or used “When visiting other websites”
  • Clicked the dropdown and chose Allow

That’s it. No more blocked pop-ups from websites I trust.

What I Did on Chrome to See My Pop-Ups Again

I switched to Chrome, but the same thing happened. Pop-ups were blocked again.

So I went into the settings and fixed that too.

Here’s how I did it:

  • Opened Google Chrome
  • Clicked the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  • Chose Settings
  • Scrolled to Privacy and Security
  • Clicked Site Settings
  • Went to Pop-ups and redirects
  • Switched the setting to Allow
  • Or added the website to the Allow list manually

Now Chrome lets the right pop-ups through—without blocking everything.

Fixing It on My iPhone (Because Safari Was Still Blocking Stuff)

Even after fixing things on my Mac, Safari on iPhone blocked pop-ups too.
I needed it off so I could use all features on some websites.

Here’s what I did:

  • Opened the Settings app on my iPhone
  • Scrolled down and tapped Safari
  • Found the Block Pop-ups option
  • Toggled it off

That fixed it. Now pop-ups work on my phone just like on my Mac.

When I Still Got the Pop-Up Blocked Message (And What Worked)

Sometimes pop-ups still wouldn’t show—even after turning the blockers off.
That’s when I tried a few extra things that actually helped.

Why it might still block pop-ups:

  • The website uses aggressive or suspicious scripts
  • My browser wasn’t up to date
  • Extensions were interfering with settings

Here’s what helped:

  • I updated the browser to the latest version
  • Then I turned off extensions one by one to find the problem

After that, pop-ups started working again.

I Allowed Pop-Ups for Only the Sites I Trust

I didn’t want to allow all pop-ups on every site.
So I picked the ones I trust and allowed only those.

Here’s what I did:

  • In Safari, I went to the Pop-up Windows section
  • In Chrome, I added the trusted site under the Allow list
  • I avoided turning on pop-ups for all websites

That way, I kept my browsing safe but still functional.

Quick Recap – What Worked for Me

Here’s a quick recap of everything I did that worked.
Each fix was simple and got me back on track.

Safari (Mac):
Go to Settings > Websites > Pop-up Windows, and select Allow

Chrome (Mac):
Go to Settings > Site Settings > Pop-ups and redirects, then allow the site

Safari (iPhone):
Go to Settings > Safari > Block Pop-ups, and toggle it off

These fixes were easy and didn’t break anything else. Just worked.

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  • Oliver

    Hi, I am Oliver. As the author of Home Tech Nerves, I’m passionate about exploring innovative home technology solutions that simplify everyday living. My goal is to help readers make informed decisions by offering insightful reviews, practical tips, and the latest industry trends.

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