Chrome notifications stop when you block them in your browser settings or on your device
Chrome shows notifications in two places: inside the browser itself, and as system notifications on your computer or phone. To stop them, you need to change settings in Chrome first, then adjust your device's notification permissions if you want a complete block. Most people find the Chrome settings alone are enough — that's where websites ask permission to send you alerts.
The fastest route depends on what's bothering you. If one website keeps sending notifications, block just that site. If Chrome notifications in general are the problem, turn off the permission for all sites at once. If you're seeing notifications even when Chrome is closed, your device's system settings are letting them through, and you'll need to adjust those too.
Key Takeaways
- Chrome notifications come from websites you've given permission to, and you can revoke that permission one site at a time or for all sites in Chrome settings.
- On Windows and Mac, system notifications from Chrome appear in your taskbar or notification center even when the browser is closed, and you control these in your device settings, not Chrome.
- On Android and iPhone, Chrome notifications are managed through your phone's notification settings for the Chrome app itself.
- The quickest fix for a single annoying website is to visit that site, click the lock icon in the address bar, and turn off notifications there.
- If you've never given Chrome permission to show notifications, you won't see them — permission requests appear as a prompt you have to accept first.
Block notifications from one website in Chrome
When a specific website keeps sending you notifications, the fastest fix is to revoke permission at that site. Open the website in Chrome, then look at the address bar on the left side where it shows the URL. You'll see a lock icon (on find sites) or an info icon (on regular sites). Click that icon.
A small menu will drop down. Look for "Notifications" in the list. If it shows "Allow", click on it and change it to "Block". If it shows "Ask" or nothing at all, that site doesn't have permission yet and won't send you notifications. Once you change it to "Block", Chrome will refuse all notification requests from that website going forward, and any notifications already sent will stop appearing.
This method works the same way on Windows, Mac, and Android. On iPhone, Chrome doesn't support website notifications the same way, so this step won't appear in the menu.
Turn off all website notifications in Chrome settings
If you want to stop Chrome from showing any website notifications at all, you can disable the feature globally. Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select "Settings" from the menu.
On the left side, click "Privacy and security", then click "Site settings". Scroll down until you see "Notifications" and click it. At the top, you'll see a toggle that says "Notifications" with "Allowed" next to it. Click that toggle to turn it off. Chrome will now block all notification requests from websites, and any site that tries to send you a notification will be refused automatically.
If you want to keep notifications on overall but have already allowed some sites, you can see the list of sites with permission under "Allowed" on this same page. Click the three dots next to any site and select "Remove" to revoke permission for just that one.
Stop system notifications on Windows
Chrome notifications that appear in your Windows taskbar or notification center even when Chrome is closed are controlled by Windows itself, not by Chrome settings. To turn these off, open your Windows Settings. Press the Windows key and type "notifications" — the Settings app will show you "Notifications and actions" at the top of the search results. Click it.
Scroll down to "Notifications from apps and other senders" and look for "Google Chrome" in the list. Click on Chrome and toggle off "Show notifications for this app". Windows will no longer display Chrome notifications on your screen, even if websites have permission to send them.
If you don't see Chrome listed, it means no notifications have been sent yet, or Windows has already blocked them. You can also control whether notifications appear on your lock screen and in your notification center from this same menu — just toggle the options under Chrome's name.
Stop system notifications on Mac
On Mac, Chrome notifications appear through the Notification Center. To block them, open System Preferences (or System Settings on newer Macs) and click "Notifications" in the sidebar. Look for "Google Chrome" in the list of apps on the left.
Click on Chrome and you'll see notification options on the right. Uncheck the box next to "Allow notifications" to turn off all Chrome notifications system-wide. You can also toggle "Show in Notification Center" off if you want to keep some notifications but hide them from your notification center specifically.
If Chrome doesn't appear in the list, no notifications have been sent to your system yet. Once you make this change, your Mac will refuse all Chrome notifications, even if websites have permission to send them.
Turn off Chrome notifications on Android
On Android phones, Chrome notifications are controlled through your phone's notification settings. Open your phone's Settings app and look for "Apps" or "Applications" (the exact name varies by phone). Find and tap "Google Chrome".
Tap "Notifications" and you'll see options for Chrome notifications. Toggle off "Show notifications" or "Allow notifications" — again, the exact wording depends on your phone. Some phones also let you turn off notifications from specific categories, like "Messages" or "Other". You can disable just the ones you don't want.
After you make this change, Chrome won't send notifications to your phone, even if websites have permission. If you want to turn notifications back on later, return to this same menu and toggle them back on.
Turn off Chrome notifications on iPhone
On iPhone, open your Settings app and scroll down to find "Chrome" in the list of apps. Tap on Chrome, then tap "Notifications". Toggle off "Allow Notifications" at the top of the screen.
You can also choose to allow notifications but turn off specific types — for example, you might allow badges (the red number on the app icon) but turn off sounds and banners. Adjust these toggles based on what you want to see. Once you turn off "Allow Notifications" completely, Chrome won't send you any alerts.
What to do if you keep seeing notifications after changing settings
If notifications are still appearing after you've changed Chrome settings, check your device settings next. On Windows, make sure you've toggled off Chrome in the Notifications menu. On Mac, verify that "Allow notifications" is unchecked in System Preferences. On Android and iPhone, confirm that notifications are turned off in your phone's app settings for Chrome.
If you've disabled notifications everywhere and they're still coming through, restart your device. Sometimes notification permissions don't update until you restart. After restarting, open Chrome and visit a website that was sending notifications — it should no longer show a notification request.
On rare occasions, a website may have cached an old notification. These usually disappear on their own within a few hours. If a notification is stuck, you can click the X on it to dismiss it manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off notifications from one website without turning them off everywhere?
Yes. Visit the website, click the lock or info icon in the address bar, find "Notifications", and change it from "Allow" to "Block". That site alone will be blocked while other sites keep their permissions. This is the quickest way to stop one annoying website.
Will turning off Chrome notifications in settings affect my calendar or email alerts?
No. Chrome notification settings only control alerts from websites. Your Gmail inbox notifications, Google Calendar reminders, and other Google app alerts are separate and won't be affected. Those are controlled in each app's own settings.
If I block notifications in Chrome settings, do I have to do anything on my phone?
Not necessarily. Blocking notifications in Chrome settings stops websites from sending them through the browser. However, if you want to make absolutely sure your phone doesn't show any Chrome notifications, also turn off notifications in your phone's app settings. This gives you two layers of blocking.
Why do I see a notification request when I visit a website?
Websites ask permission to send notifications the first time they want to. You can click "Allow" or "Block". If you click "Block", that site can never send you notifications again unless you manually change the permission back. If you click "Allow", the site has permission until you revoke it.
Can I turn notifications back on after I've blocked them?
Yes. Return to Chrome Settings, go to "Privacy and security" > "Site settings" > "Notifications", and look under "Blocked". Find the site you want to unblock, click the three dots next to it, and select "Remove". The next time you visit that site, it will ask permission again. You can also turn notifications back on globally by toggling the main "Notifications" switch back on.