Disabling Web Notifications in Google Chrome for macOS: step-by-step guide
Turning Off Web Notifications on Google Chrome and Safari
Disabling web notifications can be handy if you no longer wish to receive updates from your favorite news websites. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to turn off web notifications in Google Chrome and Safari.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome on your device.
- Click on the vertical three-dot menu in the upper-right corner to access the main menu.
- Select 'Settings' from the list.
- Scroll down to the 'Privacy and Security' section and click on 'Site Settings'.
- Navigate to the 'Notifications' section.
Here, you can choose to allow websites to send you notifications, or enable the 'Ask before sending (recommended)' setting. We recommend keeping this option enabled to ensure websites ask for your permission before sending notifications.
To manage individual websites, scroll down the list under the 'Allow' section, and click on the three-vertical-dot icon next to a specific website. Here you can select 'Block' to stop receiving notifications from that site.
Since Chrome is connected to your Google account, making changes on one device should apply to all Chrome apps on your other devices.
Safari:
- Open Safari on your Mac.
- Click the 'Safari' menu in the menu bar, and select 'Preferences.'
- Click on the 'Websites' tab.
- On the left sidebar, select 'Notifications.'
Any sites you may be subscribed to will be shown here. For each site, use the dropdown to select 'Deny' to stop receiving notifications on your Safari device. Make sure the "Allow websites to ask for permission to send notifications" option is unchecked to prevent new requests.
For added security, check your Mac's System Settings > Notifications to disable notifications for suspicious apps or websites, especially if you encounter fake alerts or virus scams. Additionally, inspect your Chrome extensions and remove any suspicious ones.
We hope this guide helps you take control of your web notifications and customize your online experience. If you ever want to re-enable notifications for a blocked site, simply return to the website, and you'll likely be prompted to subscribe again. You can then select 'Allow' to resume notifications.
Managing news websites' notifications can be beneficial if you wish to permanently avoid gadgets, smartphones, or technology-related updates. Once you've disabled web notifications in Google Chrome and Safari, be mindful to skip suspicious or fraudulent gadgets sites to maintain a secure browsing experience.
