In this article, I’ll explain exactly how to block pop-ups on Mac Safari. Also, I’ll show you how to allow pop-ups on Mac Safari. The truth is that, pop-ups are forms of advertising. Thankfully, you can easily configure your Safari browser to allow or block pop-up windows.
How to block pop-ups on Mac Safari
Pop-ups are annoying. They are undesirable. Sometimes they may slow down your device. Some pop-ups may use phishing methods. Some may try to trick you into downloading and installing harmful software on your
Mac.
Some pop-ups are just annoying because they may interrupt what you are doing.
Here is how to block pop ups on Mac:
- On your Mac, launch Safari
- Now, select Preferences from the Safari Menu
- Next, click the Websites tab
- Next on, click Pop-up Windows on the left sidebar. In here you can see the “currently open websites”. You can adjust your settings for these individual websites.
- If you want to block popups, find the “When visiting other websites” option (bottom of the window). There are two options to block: Block and Block
and Notify. - If you select Block and Notify, then you will be notified an a popup is blocked. When a pop-up is blocked in Safari, Safari will briefly say: “Pop-up Window Blocked” in the search field. Also, the address bar will indicate this. You can also decide to allow pop-ups, if you click the small window icon. If you select the Block option, then
Safari
will block popups without letting you know.
It’s worth noting that if you still get pop-ups after blocking them, then your computer May be infected with virus.
It’s recommended to turn on Fraudulent Website Warning in Safari security settings by heading over to Safari > Preferences > Security.
See also:
How to Disable In-App Ratings & Reviews on iPhone
How to allow pop-ups on Mac Safari
You may want to enable pop-ups on Mac Safari for a number of reasons. Sometimes, certain websites may require you to disable pop-up blockers for them to function properly. Apparently, some legitimate websites may have web content in pop-up windows. Not all pop-up windows are harmful, dangerous or invasive. Actually, you can allow pop-ups from a specific site. In fact, we recommend this. To do this, launch the website where a pop-up is blocked. In the search field (address bar) click the window icon
Here is how to turn off pop-ups completely for all sites:
- Start the Safari App
- Now, go to Safari > Preferences
- Next, choose the Websites tab
- Next on, click “Pop-Up Windows” from the left side menu
- Finally, click Allow
Its worth noting that by default, Safari disables pop-ups automatically in the browser, unless you configure differently.
And that covers everything on how to disable pop ups on Mac.