Turn off all Chrome notifications at once

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select Settings, then click Privacy and security in the left sidebar. Choose Site settings, then Notifications. You will see two sections: Allow and Block. Any site listed under Allow can send you notifications. To stop all notifications from a specific site, click the three dots next to its name and select Remove.

If you want to block notifications from every site by default, click the toggle next to Sites can ask to send notifications to turn it off. This prevents any website from asking permission to notify you in the future. Sites you have already allowed will still send notifications until you remove them individually.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications to see which sites can notify you.
  • Remove individual sites by clicking the three dots next to their name and selecting Remove.
  • Turn off the toggle for "Sites can ask to send notifications" to block all future notification requests.
  • Notifications from your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) are separate from Chrome settings and require different steps to disable.
  • Clearing your browser cache does not remove notification permissions — you must delete them manually in Settings.

Block notifications from a single website

If one site is sending too many notifications, you do not have to block all notifications in Chrome. 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. That site can no longer send you notifications.

The next time that site tries to send a notification, Chrome will treat it as if you never gave permission. If the site asks again, you can click Block instead of Allow to prevent it from asking repeatedly.

Stop notification permission requests before they appear

Websites often ask for permission to send notifications the moment you land on them. To prevent these requests from appearing, turn off the toggle for Sites can ask to send notifications in your Notifications settings. This does not remove permissions you have already granted — it only stops new requests.

If you turn this toggle off and later change your mind, you can turn it back on. Sites will then be able to ask for permission again. You can also allow notifications for specific sites even when this toggle is off by manually adding them to your Allow list.

Check notification settings for sites you visit often

Some sites you use regularly may have notification permission without you realizing it. Open Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and scroll through the Allow list. Common culprits include email services, news sites, messaging apps, and social media platforms. If you see a site you do not want notifications from, remove it using the three-dot menu.

You can also check permissions while you are on a website. Click the lock icon or information icon next to the web address in the address bar. Look for Notifications in the popup. If it shows Allow, you can click it and change it to Block.

Understand the difference between Chrome and system notifications

Chrome notifications come from websites and appear within your browser or as small popups on your screen. System notifications come from your operating system itself — Windows, Mac, or Linux — and include things like software updates, calendar reminders, and app alerts. Turning off Chrome notifications does not affect system notifications, and vice versa.

If notifications are still appearing after you have removed all sites from Chrome's allow list, check your operating system settings. On Windows, go to Settings > System > Notifications. On Mac, open System Preferences > Notifications. You can disable notifications for specific apps or turn off all notifications from the notification center.

Clear old notification permissions when switching devices

If you sign into Chrome on a new computer, your notification permissions sync automatically if you have sync enabled. This means sites you allowed on your old device will send notifications on your new one. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and remove any sites you do not want to hear from on this device.

If you want a fresh start with no notification permissions at all, you can clear this data. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data. Make sure Cookies and other site data is checked, set the time range to All time, and click Clear data. This removes all stored site permissions, including notifications. You will need to grant permission again if you want notifications from any site in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I still see notifications after removing a site?

The site may have been removed from Chrome but still has permission in your operating system. Check your Windows or Mac notification settings and disable notifications for Chrome or the specific app. Also confirm you removed the site from the Allow list, not just clicked Block — both prevent notifications, but only Remove deletes the permission entirely.

Can I block notifications from one site but allow them from another?

Yes. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Remove sites you do not want to hear from, and leave sites you do want in the Allow list. You can also turn off the toggle to block all new requests, then manually add specific sites to the Allow list.

What happens if I clear my browsing data?

Clearing browsing data removes all notification permissions you have granted. Sites will no longer be able to send notifications unless you grant permission again. If you only want to remove notification permissions without clearing other data like passwords or history, use the Notifications settings instead of the Clear browsing data tool.

Do notification settings sync across my devices?

Yes, if you are signed into Chrome and have sync enabled. Notification permissions you grant on one device appear on others. If you want different notification settings on different devices, you can manage them separately in each device's Chrome settings.