Block or Unblock Pop-Ups in Safari for One Website

Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac and navigate to a website. Next, select Safari → Setting from the menu bar.

Step 2: Go to the Websites tab, scroll down, and select Pop-up Windows from the left sidebar.

Step 3: Click the drop-down menu for the website and select either of the following,

• Allow – The Safari browser will allow all pop-ups from all websites)

• Block and Notify – macOS Safari will block incoming pop-ups and inform you about the same

• Block – Safari will simply block pop-ups without informing you. Suitable for focused work and reading

Alternatively, you can also allow Safari pop-ups for selected websites while surfing. When the website is active, right-click the website’s address from the address bar and select Settings for (website name).

Next, from the menu, click the drop-down menu next to the Pop-up Widows and select between Block and Notify, Block, or Allow.

Also Read: How to Turn Off AdBlock in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Completely Turn Off or On Pop-up Blocker on Mac

Step 1: Open Safari and select Setting from the top menu. Go to the Website tab and select Pop-up Windows from the left bar. Next click the drop-down menu from ‘When visiting other websites’ and select either of the following options:

• Allow
• Block and Notify
• Block

How to Enable Pop-Ups on Safari in Real-Time

Interestingly, even when using a trusted website you don’t really have to allow pop-ups in Safari. The wise plan is to choose Block and Notify, so you can choose whether to allow or block pop-ups on a case basis.

Now when you visit the said website and a pop-up comes up, you’ll get a block notification. If you want to show the pop-up, click the Show pop-up blocker from the address bar.

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