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. Look for Notifications in the list.
You will see three options: Allow (recommended), Block, or Ask (default). If you choose Block, Chrome will refuse all notification requests from websites. If you choose Ask, Chrome will prompt you each time a site tries to send a notification — you can then click Block or Allow for that specific site. Most people find Block simpler if they do not want notifications at all.
Below these options, you will see a list of sites that already have permission to send notifications. Click the three dots next to any site name and select Remove to revoke its permission when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Chrome's notification settings are in Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, where you can block all notifications or remove permission from individual sites.
- Setting notifications to Block stops all website notification requests; setting them to Ask lets you decide each time a site requests permission.
- Sites you have already allowed can be removed from the permission list one at a time by clicking the three dots next to their name.
- On Android and iPhone, you disable Chrome notifications through your phone's system settings rather than through Chrome itself.
Remove notifications from sites you have already allowed
If you have been using Chrome for a while, you may have already given permission to several sites. The easiest way to clean these up is to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and scroll down to the Allow section. Every site listed there can send you notifications right now.
Click the three dots next to any site name and select Remove. That site will no longer be able to send you notifications, even if you visit it again. If the site asks for permission in the future, you can click Block to prevent it from asking again.
You do not have to remove them all at once. If there is a site you actually want notifications from — like a calendar or email service — you can leave it in the Allow list and remove only the ones you do not use.
Block notifications on your phone
Chrome on Android and iPhone does not have its own notification settings. Instead, your phone's operating system controls whether Chrome can send notifications. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Notifications and toggle the switch to Off. This stops all Chrome notifications at the system level.
On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Chrome and toggle Allow Notifications to Off. You can also choose Off under the Notification Style section if you want to keep some notification features but remove the alerts.
If you want to block notifications from specific sites on your phone but still receive them from others, you will need to use Chrome's site-by-site settings. Go to the three dots in Chrome > Settings > Site settings > Notifications and remove individual sites from the Allow list, just as you would on a computer.
Stop notification permission prompts without blocking all notifications
Some people do not want to block all notifications but are tired of being asked. If you set Chrome to Ask instead of Block, you can click Block every time a site asks — and after a few times, most sites will stop asking. This takes longer than a blanket block, but it leaves the door open if you change your mind about a particular site.
Another option is to block notifications globally but add specific sites to your Allow list. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, set the default to Block, then click Add next to the Allow section. Type in the website address (for example, gmail.com or calendar.google.com) and click Add site. Now only those sites can send notifications.
What to do if a site keeps asking for notification permission
Some websites are aggressive about asking for notification permission, even after you have declined. If a site keeps showing the prompt, you can block it permanently. Click the lock icon or information icon next to the website address in the address bar, find Notifications, and click the dropdown next to it. Select Block.
If the prompt appears in a pop-up or banner on the page itself (not Chrome's built-in prompt), you may need to close or dismiss it manually. Some sites hide a small X button in the corner of the notification request. If you cannot find it, refreshing the page usually clears the prompt.
If a site is using deceptive tactics — like making the "Allow" button large and the "Block" button tiny — you can report it to Chrome. Click the three dots in the top right, select Help > Report an issue, and describe what happened. Chrome uses these reports to identify and penalize sites that abuse the notification system.
Difference between Chrome notifications and system notifications
Chrome notifications come from websites and appear as small boxes on your screen, usually in the bottom right corner on Windows or top right on Mac. System notifications come from your operating system or installed programs and look slightly different depending on your device.
If you disable notifications in Chrome settings, you will only stop website notifications. You will still receive notifications from your operating system, your email client, your calendar app, and other programs. If you want to disable those as well, you need to change your system settings separately — not in Chrome.
On Windows, go to Settings > System > Notifications to control system-wide notification behavior. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Notifications. These settings affect all programs on your device, not just Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will disabling Chrome notifications stop all pop-ups?
No. Notifications are different from pop-ups. Disabling notifications stops the small alert boxes that appear in the corner of your screen. Pop-ups are separate windows that open on top of the page. To block pop-ups, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects and set it to Block.
Can I turn off notifications from just one website?
Yes. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, find the site in the Allow list, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. You can also click the lock icon in the address bar while on that site and change Notifications to Block.
What if I change my mind and want notifications from a site again?
Visit the site and it will ask for permission again. Click Allow when the prompt appears. If it does not ask, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, click Add next to the Allow section, type the website address, and click Add site.
Do I need to restart Chrome after changing notification settings?
No. Changes to notification settings take effect when ready. You do not need to close and reopen Chrome or refresh any pages.
Why does Chrome keep asking for notification permission even after I blocked it?
Some websites ignore the block setting and ask again anyway. If this happens repeatedly, report the site to Chrome using the three-dot menu > Help > Report an issue. You can also try clearing your browsing data (Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data) and then blocking the site again.