How to Block or Allow Pop-Ups on Microsoft Edge

Quick Tips

• To block or allow pop-ups, go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Pop-ups and redirects.
• You can either block or allow pop-ups for all websites or specific websites.
• Alternatively, you can use a third-party extension to block pop-ups on Microsoft Edge.

How to Block Pop-Ups on Microsoft Edge

Method 1: Block Pop Ups in Settings

Step 1: Click on the three dots icon on the toolbar > select Settings.

Step 2: In the sidebar, click on Cookies and site permissions.

Step 3: Click on Pop-ups and redirects.

Step 4: Now, turn on the toggle for Block.

However, you can also block pop-ups for specific sites only:

Step 1: Turn off the toggle for Block. This is needed to enable pop-ups on all sites first before adding specific sites to the pop-up blocklist.

Step 2: Next, click on Add next to the Block option.

Step 3: Enter the website’s URL and click on Add. Pop-ups will be blocked for the added website. You can add more websites to the list.

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Method 2: Use a Microsoft Edge Pop-Up Blocker Extension

If you can’t block pop-ups using the built-in settings of Microsoft Edge, you can use a third-party extension.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and install the Pop-Up Blocker extension from the Chrome web store.

(Yes, Chrome’s web store is also supported for Microsoft Edge since it is built on the same engine called Chromium)

Step 2: Once you install the extension, click on the extensions icon and select Pop up blocker for Chrome.

Step 3: Turn on the toggle for Block basic popups and Block advanced popups (overlays).

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How to Allow Pop-Ups on Microsoft Edge

If you are confident that a website doesn’t push spam or malicious content via pop-ups and deem them necessary, you can enable pop-ups on Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Click on the three dots icon on the toolbar > select Settings.

Step 2: In the sidebar, click on Cookies and site permissions.

Step 3: Click on Pop-ups and redirects.

Step 4: Turn off the toggle for Block. This unblocks and allows pop-ups for all websites.

You can also enable pop-ups for specific sites only.

Step 1: Turn on the toggle for Block. We’ll first block pop-ups for all websites and then add specific sites to allow pop-ups.

Step 2: Click on Add next to allow.

Step 3: Enter the website’s URL and click on Add. This will allow pop-ups for the specific website. You can add more websites to this list.

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