Taming Chrome Notifications

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Notifications are super handy, keeping us in the loop with important calls, updates, and messages. But, let’s be real, sometimes the constant barrage of notifications can be overwhelming and frankly, a major distraction.

Good news! Chrome has multiple ways to manage these notifications, so you’re not stuck with endless pop-ups. Whether you want to tone them down, block specific sites, or just shut them all off, there’s an option for you.

So, if you’re looking to control Chrome notifications without missing out on important stuff, let’s explore how you can manage them!

Changing Chrome Notification Settings on Desktop

Those Chrome notifications can really throw you off when you’re trying to focus, especially on your computer. Luckily, Chrome has some good solutions to help you out. You can use ‘quieter messaging,’ block notifications from certain websites, or turn them off completely if you’re just done with them all.

Method 1: Turning Off All Notifications

If you want to get rid of all Chrome notifications, here’s how to do it:

1. Click the three dots (kebab menu) in the top-right corner of your Chrome window to open the menu, then select ‘Settings’.
   

   

2. On the left sidebar, click on ‘Privacy and security’.
   

   

3. Click on ‘Site settings’.
   

   

4. Scroll down to the ‘Permissions’ section and click ‘Notifications’.
   

   

5. Under ‘Default behavior’, choose ‘Don’t allow sites to send notifications’.
   

   

   Keep in mind, if you’ve allowed specific sites to send notifications, you’ll still get those.
   

   

6. To remove websites from the ‘Allowed’ list, click the three dots next to the website, then select ‘Remove’.
   

   
   

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Method 2: Using Quieter Messaging

If you don’t want to completely disable notifications, try ‘Quieter messaging.’ This setting stops new websites from bugging you to allow notifications right away. You’ll only get notifications from the sites you’ve actually chosen to enable.

1. Open Chrome, click the three dots (kebab menu) in the top-right corner, and select ‘Settings’.
   

   

2. Click on ‘Privacy and security’ in the left sidebar.
   

   

3. Select ‘Site settings’.
   

   

4. Click on ‘Notifications’ under ‘Permissions’.
   

   

5. Under ‘Default behavior,’ select ‘Use quieter messaging’.
   

   

Now, you won’t be constantly prompted for notifications when visiting new sites.

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Method 3: Blocking Specific Websites

Want to silence only certain websites? Here’s how:

1. Click on the three dots (kebab menu) at the top right and select ‘Settings’.
   

   

2. Go to ‘Security and privacy’ on the left sidebar.
   

   

3. Click on ‘Site settings’.
   

   

4. Click ‘Notifications’ under ‘Permissions’.
   

   

5. Scroll down to ‘Not allowed to send notifications’ and click ‘Add’.
   

   

6. Enter the website’s address and click ‘Add’.
   

   

That website will now be blocked from sending you notifications.

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Changing Chrome Notification Settings on Android

Those constant buzzes on your Android can be a major pain. Just like on desktop, Chrome gives you options to tweak notifications to your liking. You can use quieter messaging, block specific websites, and even disable pop-ups and redirects.

Method 1: Disabling All Website Notifications

If you are done with the interruptions, you can easily disable all website notifications on your Android device.

1. Launch the Chrome app.
   

   

2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
   

   

3. Select ‘Settings’.
   

   

4. Scroll down to the ‘Advanced’ section and tap ‘Site settings’.
   

   

5. Tap on ‘Notifications’.
   

   

6. Turn off the ‘Notifications’ toggle.
   

   

No more website notification prompts on your device.

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Method 2: Enabling Quieter Messaging

Quieter messaging is a great way to reduce notification clutter. It works similar to the desktop version: websites that have been denied a couple of times, won’t bug you about notifications again.

1. Open the Chrome browser app.
   

   

2. Tap the three-dot menu icon.
   

   

3. Select ‘Settings’.
   

   

4. Scroll down to the ‘Advanced’ section and then tap ‘Site settings’.
   

   

5. Tap ‘Notifications’.
   

   

6. Enable ‘Use quieter messaging’ by tapping the checkbox.
   

   

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Method 3: Disabling Notifications for Specific Sites

If you want to manage notifications on a per-site basis, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Chrome app.
   

   

2. Go to the site you want to block notifications from.
   

   

3. Tap the ‘lock’ icon in the address bar.
   

   

4. Tap on ‘Permissions’.
   

   

5. Select ‘Notifications’.
   

   

6. Turn off the ‘Show notifications’ toggle.
   

   

Repeat these steps for each site you want to block notifications from.

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Method 4: Turning Off All Chrome Notifications

If you wish to block all types of notifications from chrome, including active and completed downloads and media playing, follow these steps:

1. Go to Chrome settings.
   

   

2. Tap on ‘Notifications’ under the ‘Basics’ section.
   

   

3. Turn off the ‘Show notifications’ toggle.
   

   

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Method 5: Blocking Pop-ups and Ads

To block pop-ups, redirects, and annoying ads:

1. Go to the Chrome ‘Settings’, then tap on ‘Site settings’ under the ‘Advanced’ section.
   

   

2. Tap ‘Pop-ups and redirects’.
   

   

3. Turn off the ‘Pop-ups and redirects’ toggle.
   

   

4. Go back to the previous menu using the back button at the top.
   

   

5. Tap on ‘Ads’.
   

   

6. Turn off the ‘Ads’ toggle.
   

   

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Disabling Chrome Pop-up Notifications on iOS Devices

iOS doesn’t support website notifications the same way, but you can still block those annoying pop-ups within Chrome.

1. Open the Chrome app.
   

   

2. Tap the ellipsis icon (three dots) at the bottom-right corner.
   

   

3. Tap ‘Settings’.
   

   

4. Scroll down and tap ‘Content Settings’.
   

   

5. Tap ‘Block Pop-ups’.
   

   

6. Turn on the ‘Block Pop-ups’ toggle.
   

   

Now you shouldn’t be bothered by pop-ups within Chrome on your iOS device.