Ever clicked on a pop-up asking you to allow notifications, only to be bombarded with unwanted ads and scammy messages? You’re not alone! Many users accidentally allow notifications from dodgy websites, which can lead to constant interruptions and even security risks.
If you’ve found yourself in this situation, don’t worry—removing these annoying notifications is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it.
Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Unwanted Notifications
1. Open Chrome Settings
- Open Google Chrome on your computer.
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown.
2. Navigate to Site Settings
- Scroll down and click on Privacy and security.
- Select Site settings.
3. Find the Notifications Section
- Scroll down to the Permissions section.
- Click on Notifications.
4. Review Sites with Notification Permissions
- You’ll see a list of websites under Allowed to send notifications.
- Look for any suspicious or unknown websites that you don’t remember allowing.
5. Remove or Block Unwanted Sites
- Click on the three-dot menu next to the dodgy website.
- Select Remove to revoke its permissions.
- If the website keeps asking for permission, you can select Block to stop it from bothering you again.
6. Clear Browsing Data (Optional but Recommended)
If you’re still experiencing issues, clearing your browsing data may help.
- Go back to Privacy and security in Settings.
- Click Clear browsing data.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
How to Avoid This in the Future
- Be cautious when visiting new websites—don’t click “Allow” on notification pop-ups unless you trust the site.
- Use an ad blocker to reduce the number of pop-ups you see.
- Keep Chrome updated to benefit from security improvements.
- Enable Safe Browsing in Chrome’s security settings to warn you about risky sites.
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