How to Enable or Disable Pop-up Blocker in Microsoft Edge

While pop-up windows are often disruptive, they can be necessary for certain websites to function correctly in Microsoft Edge. Controlling when and where pop-ups appear can enhance your browsing experience.

Enable or Disable the Pop-up Blocker

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot menu icon located in the upper-right corner of the browser window. From the dropdown menu, select Settings to access the browser's settings page.

Step 2: In the left sidebar of the Settings page, click on Cookies and site permissions to view permissions related to websites.

Step 3: Scroll down to find the Pop-ups and redirects option, and click on it to adjust pop-up settings.

Step 4: On the Pop-ups and redirects settings page, you will see a toggle button. If the button is turned on (showing a blue background), the pop-up blocker is enabled. Click the toggle to turn it off and disable the pop-up blocker.

You can re-enable the pop-up blocker at any time by returning to this setting and toggling the button back on.

Allow Pop-ups for Specific Websites

If you prefer to keep the pop-up blocker enabled but want to allow pop-ups from certain websites, you can add them to the exception list.

Step 1: In Microsoft Edge's Settings, navigate to Cookies and site permissions, then select Pop-ups and redirects.

Step 2: Under the Allow section, click the Add button to include a new website to the exception list.

Step 3: In the dialog box that appears, enter the URL of the website you wish to allow pop-ups from, then click Add.

Pop-ups from the websites you add to the Allow list will now be permitted, even though the pop-up blocker remains enabled for other sites.

By customizing the pop-up settings in Microsoft Edge, you can ensure that essential pop-ups are allowed while unwanted ones remain blocked, enhancing your overall browsing experience.