Turn off notifications in Chrome settings
The fastest way to stop Chrome notifications is to change your settings in the browser itself. Open Chrome, click the three vertical dots in the top right corner, then select Settings. On the left side, click Privacy and security, then Site settings. You will see Notifications listed near the top.
Click on Notifications. You now have three choices. The first option, Sites can ask to send notifications, is the default — it means websites can request permission every time you visit. The second option, Don't allow sites to send notifications, blocks all notification requests from every website. The third option, Ask (recommended), is the same as the first.
If you want to block notifications entirely, select Don't allow sites to send notifications. If you want to keep notifications but control which sites can send them, stay on the Notifications page and scroll down to the Blocked section. Any site listed there will never send you notifications, even if you previously allowed it.
Key Takeaways
- You can block all Chrome notifications at once by going to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and selecting "Don't allow sites to send notifications".
- To block notifications from specific websites only, keep notifications enabled in settings and add individual sites to your blocked list.
- On Android and iPhone, turn off notifications by going to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Notifications and toggling off "Allow notifications".
- If a website keeps asking for notification permission even after you refuse, you can block that site permanently in your notification settings.
Block notifications from individual websites
If you want to keep notifications from some websites but not others, you do not need to turn off notifications entirely. Instead, you can block specific sites. When a website asks for permission to send notifications, you will see a popup with two buttons: Allow and Block. Click Block, and that website will never ask again.
If you already allowed notifications from a site and now want to stop them, go back to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Scroll down to the Allowed section and find the website. Click the three dots next to it and select Remove. The site will no longer be able to send you notifications.
You can also click the lock icon next to the website address in the address bar. A dropdown menu will appear showing which permissions that site has. Click the X next to Notifications to revoke permission for that site only.
Stop Chrome notifications on Android
On an Android phone or tablet, the process is different because Chrome notifications are controlled through your device settings, not just the browser. Open the Chrome app and tap the three vertical dots in the bottom right corner. Tap Settings, then Notifications. You will see a toggle for Allow notifications — turn it off to block all Chrome notifications.
If you want to block notifications from Chrome but keep notifications from other apps, go to your phone's main Settings app instead. Tap Apps (or process Manager on some phones), find Chrome, and tap it. Tap Notifications and turn off the toggle next to Allow notifications.
Some Android phones also let you manage notifications by notification type. In Chrome Settings > Notifications, you may see options for different kinds of alerts — like messages or updates. You can turn off only the types you do not want while keeping others.
Stop Chrome notifications on iPhone and iPad
On iPhone and iPad, Chrome notifications are managed through your device's notification settings, not through the Chrome app itself. Go to your phone's main Settings app, scroll down and find Chrome, then tap it. Tap Notifications and toggle off Allow Notifications. This will stop all Chrome notifications on your device.
If you want more control, you can keep notifications on but change how they appear. In the same Notifications menu, you can turn off Sounds, Badges, or Lock Screen notifications separately. This lets you see notification badges on the Chrome app icon without hearing sounds or seeing alerts on your lock screen.
Unlike on Android, you cannot block notifications from individual websites through Chrome on iPhone. You can only turn all Chrome notifications on or off. If you need finer control, you would need to use a different browser or manage notifications through your device settings.
What to do if a website keeps asking for notification permission
Some websites are designed to ask for notification permission repeatedly, even after you refuse. This happens because the website's code is set to ask again on your next visit. The solution is to block that site permanently. When the notification popup appears, click Block instead of just closing the popup. This tells Chrome to never ask again.
If you have already refused the request multiple times and the site keeps asking, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and scroll to the Blocked section. If the site is not there, add it manually by clicking Add next to the Blocked heading and typing the website address.
Some websites use tricks to get around notification blocks, like asking you to click a button that says "Click here to continue" before showing the notification request. These are designed to make you think you are doing something else. If you see a notification request you did not expect, it is safe to click Block without worry — you can always change your mind later by removing the site from your blocked list.
Manage notifications from Chrome itself
Chrome can also send you its own notifications, separate from website notifications. These might include updates about your synced tabs, password alerts, or promotional messages. To turn these off, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and look for an entry that says Chrome or Chromium. Click it and select Block.
You can also control Chrome's own notifications through your device settings. On Windows, go to Settings > System > Notifications and scroll down to find Chrome. Toggle off Chrome to stop notifications from the browser itself. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Notifications and find Chrome in the list, then uncheck Allow notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off Chrome notifications affect my other apps?
No. Turning off notifications in Chrome settings only affects Chrome. Other apps on your phone or computer will continue to send notifications normally. If you turn off notifications in your device settings instead of Chrome settings, that will affect all apps.
Can I turn off notifications for just one website without blocking it completely?
On Windows and Mac, yes — remove the site from your allowed list in Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. On iPhone, you cannot block individual websites; you can only turn all Chrome notifications on or off. On Android, you have the same limitation unless you use a third-party notification manager app.
What happens if I block a website's notifications and then change my mind?
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, scroll to the Blocked section, find the website, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. The next time you visit that site, it can ask for notification permission again.
Why does a website keep asking for notification permission even though I clicked "Block"?
This usually means you clicked the X to close the popup instead of clicking the Block button. Closing the popup does not block the site — it just dismisses that one request. Click Block next time, or go to your notification settings and add the site to your blocked list manually.
Can I turn off notifications just for certain times of day?
Chrome does not have a built-in quiet hours feature. However, on Windows 11, Mac, and most phones, your device has a Do Not Disturb or Focus mode that silences all notifications during set times. Turning on Focus mode will silence Chrome notifications along with everything else, but Chrome itself will still receive them — they will just not alert you until Focus mode ends.