Turn off notifications in Chrome settings

The fastest way to stop Chrome notifications is to disable them entirely in your browser settings. 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 and click it.

You will see two options at the top: Sites can ask to send notifications and Sites cannot send notifications. Click the second option to block all notification requests from every website. This stops Chrome from asking permission in the first place, so you will not see popup requests asking if a site can notify you.

If you want to keep notifications from some sites but block others, leave the first option selected. Scroll down to the "Allowed" section to see which sites currently have permission. Click the three dots next to any site and select Remove to revoke its access.

Key Takeaways

  • Blocking notifications in Chrome settings stops websites from sending them and prevents permission requests from appearing.
  • You can remove notification permission from individual sites without blocking all notifications across Chrome.
  • Notification settings are separate from email notifications, which you control through each website's account preferences.
  • Chrome on your phone has the same notification controls as the desktop version, found in Settings > Site settings > Notifications.

Stop notification requests before they appear

Websites often ask for permission to send notifications the moment you land on them. If you do not want to see these requests, you can block them before they happen. In Chrome Settings, go to Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and select Sites cannot send notifications. This prevents any website from showing you a permission popup.

If you have already said yes to notifications on a site and now regret it, you can undo that decision. In the same Notifications settings page, scroll to the "Allowed" section. Find the website that is bothering you, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. The site will no longer be able to send you notifications, and it will have to ask permission again if it wants to resume.

Remove notifications from specific websites

You do not have to block all notifications to stop the ones that bother you most. If you want notifications from your email or calendar but not from news sites, you can allow some and block others. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and leave the first option selected.

In the "Allowed" section, you will see every website that has permission to notify you. Click the three dots next to any site and choose Remove. The site loses permission when ready. You can also click the site name itself to see more details about its notification settings, though removing it entirely is usually simpler.

If a site you removed later asks for notification permission again, you can click Block on the popup instead of Allow. This tells Chrome to remember your choice and stop asking from that site.

Control notifications on Chrome for Android and iPhone

Chrome on your phone works the same way as the desktop version. Open Chrome, tap the three dots in the bottom right (iPhone) or top right (Android), and go to Settings. Tap Site settings, then Notifications. You will see the same options: allow all, block all, or manage individual sites.

On both iPhone and Android, your phone's own notification settings also matter. Even if Chrome allows a site to send notifications, your phone's settings control whether you actually see them. On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Chrome and turn off Allow Notifications. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Notifications and toggle off Allow notifications. Turning off notifications at the phone level stops all Chrome notifications without changing your browser settings.

Understand the difference between Chrome notifications and email alerts

Chrome notifications are popup messages that appear on your screen while you are using the browser. They come from websites you have given permission to notify you. Email alerts are different — they arrive in your email inbox and come from services you signed up for, like newsletters or account updates.

Blocking Chrome notifications does not stop email alerts. If you want to stop getting emails from a website, you need to unsubscribe or change your preferences on that website itself. Look for an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email, or log into your account on the website and find the notification or email settings. Many websites hide these settings in an account menu or under a "Preferences" section.

Stop notifications without blocking them entirely

If you want to keep notifications but control when they interrupt you, Chrome has a focus mode called Do Not Disturb on some systems. On Windows 11, you can turn on Focus information to silence all notifications. On Mac, use Focus mode in System Settings. These system-level settings silence notifications from all apps, including Chrome, without removing the permission.

Another option is to mute individual tabs. If a website is sending notifications while you have it open, right-click the tab and select Mute site. This stops notifications from that tab without affecting other tabs or sites. You can unmute it later by right-clicking the tab again and selecting Unmute site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Chrome keep asking for notification permission even after I said no?

Chrome treats each website as separate, so saying no to one site does not block others from asking. If you are seeing repeated requests, the site may be asking again because you cleared your browser data or used an incognito window. The simplest fix is to go to Settings > Site settings > Notifications and select Sites cannot send notifications to block all requests at once.

Can I turn off notifications for just one website without blocking all of them?

Yes. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, find the site in the "Allowed" section, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. That site loses permission, but others keep theirs. If the site asks again, click Block on the popup to prevent future requests.

Do I need to clear my browser history to stop notifications?

No. Clearing history does not affect notification permissions. Your notification settings are stored separately from your browsing history. If you want to remove notification permissions, go directly to Site settings > Notifications and remove the sites there.

Will blocking Chrome notifications stop notifications from my email or social media apps?

No. Blocking Chrome notifications only affects popups from websites inside the browser. Notifications from standalone apps like Gmail, Facebook, or Twitter are controlled through those apps' own settings or your phone's notification settings, not through Chrome.

What if a website says I need to allow notifications to use it?

Some websites claim you must enable notifications, but this is rarely true. Try using the site without allowing notifications. If it genuinely blocks you, you can allow notifications just for that site by going to Site settings > Notifications and adding it to the allowed list, or you can use a different browser or device where you have not blocked notifications.