Eliminate Annoying Website Distractions on Chrome – How to Block Website Notifications on Chrome
Pop-ups, modals, overlays, interstitials—whatever you call them, these notifications can be frustrating. Whether it’s a cookie consent message or a newsletter signup prompt, these interruptions make browsing less enjoyable. Fortunately, Chrome extensions can help block them, allowing for a seamless, distraction-free reading experience.
How to Block Website Notifications on Chrome
Some notifications—like email or Slack alerts—are useful. But websites constantly asking to send push notifications? Not so much. Here’s how to block them:
- Open Chrome.
- Click the More icon (⋮) at the top-right corner.
- Select Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings.
- Click Notifications.
- Select Don’t allow sites to send notifications.
- To block specific sites, scroll to Allowed to send notifications, click the More actions icon (⋮), and select Remove.
- To allow specific sites, click Add, enter the URL, and save.
How to Block Cookie Notifications on Chrome
Since GDPR enforcement in 2018, almost every website prompts you with a cookie notification. If you’re tired of constantly clicking “Accept” or “Close,” the I Don’t Care About Cookies extension removes these pop-ups automatically.
This free extension works on nearly all websites, regardless of how they display cookie notifications. If you encounter one that isn’t blocked, you can report it via the extension’s menu.
Important: While cookie notifications are annoying, they contain information about how your data is collected and used. Consider the privacy implications before blocking them.
How to Block Auto-Playing Videos on Chrome
Auto-playing videos are intrusive and can slow down page load times. To stop them completely, use the AutoplayStopper extension.
This free extension prevents both video and audio autoplay across websites. It even tracks the number of blocked autoplay attempts. If you want to allow autoplay on a specific site, simply click the extension and select Allow autoplay for [site].
How to Remove Clutter from Websites
Many websites bury their content under layers of ads, pop-ups, and unnecessary elements. Instead of clicking through distractions, use Postlight Reader. This free extension displays only the article content, removing ads and pop-ups with a single click (or keyboard shortcut: Cmd + Esc for Mac, *Alt + * for Windows). It even allows you to send articles to your Kindle.
How to Block Ads on Chrome
While online ads have improved over the years, some websites still overload pages with excessive ads. If ads are slowing down your browsing experience, consider an ad blocker.
Popular ad-blocking extensions include:
- AdBlocker Ultimate – Blocks display ads, YouTube pre-roll ads, and even Google search text ads.
- uBlock Origin – Highly customizable and lightweight.
- Ghostery – Blocks ads and trackers for enhanced privacy.
Enjoy a Cleaner, Distraction-Free Browsing Experience
By using these Chrome extensions, you can eliminate annoying notifications, pop-ups, auto-playing videos, and ads—making your online experience smoother and more enjoyable. Try them out and take control of your browsing today! Topic How to Block Website Notifications on Chrome
