Pop-ups might be annoying for some, but sometimes you need them to view critical information, like navigation links or another part of a web page. So, how do you enable them on Safari?
By default, Safari is set to block pop-up windows from appearing. Fortunately, enabling them is a fairly straightforward process. Let’s get into it!
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Key Takeaways
- The easiest way to enable pop-ups for all websites is by using the website settings menu.
- You can also enable pop-ups for individual websites using the website settings menu or the smart search bar on Safari.
2 Ways to Enable Pop-ups on Safari Mac
Pop-ups can potentially be an annoying source of advertisements, but some websites use them to navigate to a new page. If this is the case and you find yourself wanting to access pop-ups from either all websites or one specific website, then you are in the correct place!
Let’s look at enabling pop-ups on all websites first.
Method 1: Enable Pop-Ups on all Websites
Be careful when you decide to enable pop-ups from all websites. You will likely begin to see a lot more ads and may even accidentally click on one that contains malware. Just keep your eyes open and be safe when using the internet with all pop-ups on.
To enable pop-ups from all websites, take the following steps.
Step 1: With Safari open, navigate to the Safari Menu at the top of your screen and select Settings from the drop-down.
Step 2: In the Websites tab at the top, scroll all the way down on the left until you see Pop-up Windows.
Step 3: In the When visiting other websites menu, click Allow. This will allow pop-ups for all websites.
Note: it is easy to go back to blocking popups by utilizing the same menu. By choosing the Block option, you will simply block all pop-ups and not know when you may have missed one. By choosing Block and Notify, Safari will alert you when a website is trying to give you a pop-up.
Method 2: Enable Pop-Ups on Specific Websites
There are two ways to enable pop-ups on specific websites. The first is using the same website menu that we accessed above.
When you open a website on Safari, it appears in the list of websites on that page. Then, you can use the drop-down menu to choose your option:
- Block and Notify: The pop-ups will be blocked, but you will be notified in the search bar if there is a pop-up being blocked.
- Block: The pop-up will simply be blocked with no notifications.
- Allow: You are allowing all pop-ups on that website.
The second option is to use the notification that a website is providing you with a pop-up. This will show in the Smart Search Bar in Safari by saying “Show blocked pop-up window” with an icon that looks like two windows on top of each other. Click the icon, and click “Allow pop-ups”.
You can use the Websites settings page anytime to undo allowing notifications on any website.