Turn off notifications in Chrome settings
The fastest way to stop Chrome notifications is to change the setting in Chrome 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 and click it.
You will see two sections: Allow and Block. The Allow section lists every website that Chrome currently lets send you notifications. This is where most of your unwanted notifications come from. Click the trash icon next to any site you want to stop hearing from, and Chrome will block notifications from that site when ready.
If you want to block all notifications from all websites at once, toggle the switch at the very top that says Notifications to the off position. This prevents any website from sending you notifications unless you manually allow it later. Most people find this the simplest approach.
Key Takeaways
- You can block notifications from individual websites by going to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and clicking the trash icon next to each site.
- Turning off the master Notifications toggle at the top of that same page blocks all website notifications at once, which is the fastest option if you receive many unwanted alerts.
- Websites you have already blocked will not ask for permission again unless you manually remove them from the Block list.
- Turning off notifications does not affect other Chrome alerts like updates or security warnings.
Block notifications from specific websites without visiting settings
When a website tries to send you a notification, Chrome shows a small popup asking for permission. If you see this popup and do not want notifications from that site, click Block. Chrome will remember your choice and never ask again.
If you accidentally clicked Allow on a notification request, you do not have to dig through settings to fix it. Click the lock icon or info icon next to the website address in the address bar, find Notifications, and change it from Allow to Block. This takes two seconds and works the same way as removing it from the settings list.
Remove notifications you have already allowed
Go back to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Under the Allow section, you will see a list of every website that can currently send you notifications. Scroll through and look for sites you do not recognize or no longer want to hear from.
Click the trash icon next to each one. The site will move to the Block list, and you will stop receiving notifications from it. If you change your mind later, you can click the trash icon next to a blocked site to remove it from the block list, which lets that site ask for permission again.
Turn off notifications on your phone or tablet
Chrome on Android and iOS works slightly differently. Open Chrome, tap the three dots in the bottom right corner (Android) or top right corner (iOS), then tap Settings. Tap Notifications. You will see a toggle at the top — turn it off to block all notifications, or scroll down to block notifications from specific sites.
On both Android and iOS, you can also control Chrome notifications through your device's main settings. Go to your phone or tablet's Settings app, find Apps or Applications, search for Chrome, and look for a Notifications option. Turning off notifications there will stop all Chrome notifications system-wide.
Understand what notifications Chrome will still send
Turning off website notifications does not stop Chrome from sending you other types of alerts. Chrome will still notify you about security issues, updates, and password changes. These are system notifications, not website notifications, and they exist to protect your account and device.
If you want to turn off these system notifications as well, go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security and look for Security and Passwords and autofill. You can toggle off notifications for each category separately. Most people leave these on because they alert you to problems you need to know about.
Stop notification spam before it starts
The easiest way to manage notifications is to block them at the moment a website asks. When you see a popup asking for notification permission, click Block unless you actually want to hear from that site. Most websites ask for notification permission to send you marketing messages, not important information.
If you are not sure whether you want notifications from a site, click Block now and allow it later if you change your mind. It is much easier to say yes to one site than to hunt through your settings and remove dozens of sites you never meant to allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off Chrome notifications affect my email or calendar alerts?
No. Chrome notifications only control alerts from websites. Your email, calendar, and other apps send their own notifications through your device's notification system, which is separate from Chrome. You can turn off Chrome notifications without affecting Gmail, Google Calendar, or any other app.
Can I turn off notifications from one website but keep them from another?
Yes. Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications and click the trash icon next to only the sites you want to block. Sites you do not remove will continue to send notifications. You can also block individual sites by clicking the lock icon in the address bar and changing that site's notification setting.
What if a website keeps asking for notification permission even after I blocked it?
Some websites ignore the block and ask again anyway. If this happens, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, find the site in the Block list, and make sure it is there. If it is, the site is violating Chrome's rules. You can also clear your browsing data and cookies for that site, which sometimes resets its permission requests.
Do I need to turn off notifications on each device separately?
Yes. Chrome settings on your phone do not sync with Chrome on your computer. If you want to turn off notifications everywhere, you will need to change the setting on each device you use. Your blocked and allowed sites list is separate for each device.