If pop-ups are only required for a specific website, Chrome provides an easy way to enable that. Tap on Content Settings > Block pop-ups, and turn off the option. On an iPhone or iPad, open Chrome, tap on the three-dot button, and then Settings. Select Site Settings > Pop-up and redirects, and turn on the toggle. To turn off pop-ups on an Android phone, open the Chrome app, tap on the three-dot button, and then on Settings. Check the box next to Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects. Click on Site Settings, scroll down to Content, and then click on Pop-ups and redirects. Click on Settings, and in the sidebar on the left, select Privacy and security. To turn off the pop-up blocker in Chrome on a computer, open the browser and click on the three-dot More button at the top-right corner. Related: Chrome Web Store Gets Badges To Help Users Avoid Shady Extensions

However, on occasion, some websites may require pop-ups to enable a particular feature or enter login information. While most pop-ups are ads, in some cases they can also be malware, infecting a computer when a user clicks on the window.

There was a time when pop-ups ruined the browsing experience, constantly opening small windows that were displayed over the browser. One of the ways Google Chrome has improved the browsing experience for users is by preventing pop-ups.

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