How to Enable or Disable Safari Pop-up Blocker on Mac

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Block or Unblock Pop-Ups in Safari for One Website

Step 1: OpenSafarion yourMacand navigate to a website. Next, select Safari →Settingfrom the menu bar.

Step 2: Go to theWebsitestab, scroll down, and selectPop-up Windowsfrom the left sidebar.

Step 3: Click the drop-down menu for the website and select either of the following,

Alternatively, you can also allow Safari pop-ups for selected websites while surfing. When the website is active, right-click thewebsite’s addressfrom the address bar and selectSettingsfor (website name).

Next, from the menu, click the drop-down menu next to thePop-up Widowsand select betweenBlock and Notify, Block, or Allow.

Also Read:How to Turn Off AdBlock in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Completely Turn Off or On Pop-up Blocker on Mac

Step 1: OpenSafariand selectSettingfrom the top menu. Go to theWebsitetab and selectPop-up Windowsfrom the left bar. Next click thedrop-down menufrom ‘When visiting other websites’ and select either of the following options:

How to Enable Pop-Ups on Safari in Real-Time

Interestingly, even when using a trusted website you don’t really have to allow pop-ups in Safari. The wise plan is to choose Block and Notify, so you can choose whether to allow or block pop-ups on a case basis.

Now when you visit the said website and a pop-up comes up, you’ll get a block notification. If you want to show the pop-up, click the Show pop-up blocker from the address bar.

FAQs

While macOS security doesn’t easily allow viruses or bloatware to be installed, there are certainly risks involved. Moreover, hackers can use these to collect personal information. So, overall allowing all pop-ups is definitely not safe.

As a general rule, it’s a good practice to block all pop-ups by default. However, you can choose to Allow or Block and Notify them for trusted websites that require pop-ups for essential features.

Safari’s built-in pop-up blocker is generally sufficient for most users. However, if you frequently encounter pop-up issues or want more advanced features, third-party ad-blocker extensions can be used. Although, it is advised to use a blocker from reputable sources to avoid potential security risks.

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Last updated on 04 September, 2024

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