Some legitimate websites display web content in pop-up windows. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app . Go to a page where pop-ups are blocked.

Understanding the Context

At the bottom, tap Always show. Allow or block notifications from a specific site On your Android device, open Chrome . Go to the site that you want to change notifications from. Block or unblock an app The app will be blocked or unblocked in about 5 minutes, or once the device is connected to the internet.

Key Insights

If your child is using the app at the time you block it, they'll get a 1 minute warning to finish up before the app is blocked. The app should be blocked on all of your child's Android devices or Chromebooks. To enforce a blocklist on these apps, define the blocked URLs in a text file and apply the blocklist to the Android apps on an app-by-app basis. For apps that don’t use Android System WebView, see the app documentation for information on how to restrict access in a similar way. Use notifications to get alerts You can set up Chrome to get notifications, like meeting reminders, from websites, apps, and extensions.

Final Thoughts

If you get pop-ups or ads, learn how to block or allow pop-ups.