Pop-up blockers in Google Chrome are designed to block intrusive content and ads that can disrupt your browsing experience. However, some websites require pop-ups to display necessary information, such as login windows, payment forms, or other interactive elements. If Chrome's pop-up blocker is enabled, it can prevent these essential functions from operating correctly.

Disabling the pop-up blocker can be useful when trusted websites rely on pop-ups for certain features. This is common in secure environments like banking portals or web applications that need additional windows to gather input from users. Allowing pop-ups selectively ensures that these websites function as intended without compromising the user experience.

Chrome's pop-up blocker settings are fully customizable. Users can disable it globally or allow pop-ups on specific websites. This allows users to control the level of protection while making sure necessary pop-ups are not blocked. Adjusting these settings ensures that the browser operates efficiently without unnecessary interruptions.

Step-by-step video guide:

Steps to disable pop-up blocker in Google Chrome and Chromium:

  1. Go to chrome://settings from the URL bar.
  2. Scroll down to Privacy and security section or click from the sidebar menu.
  3. Click on Site settings.
  4. Scroll down to look for and click on Pop-ups and redirects option.
  5. Click on Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects radio button to enable popup for all sites.
  6. Click on Add button to allow or deny specific websites from sending popup window.
  7. Enter URL and click on Add.
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