How to Allow Pop-Ups in Safari

To allow pop-ups in Safari, use the setting for your device: on iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Apps > Safari and turn off Block Pop-ups. On Mac, open Safari > Settings > Websites > Pop-up Windows and choose Allow for the site. If only one site needs a pop-up, allow it just for that site.

Some websites use pop-up windows for content or tasks you need. Safari lets Mac users choose a per-site rule and a default for other websites. iPhone and iPad use a single setting to block or allow pop-ups.

Allow pop-ups on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app.
Tap Apps, then Safari.
Turn Block Pop-ups off.

With blocking off, Safari can open pop-ups on websites. When you have finished the task that requires them, you can return to the same setting and turn blocking back on.

Allow pop-ups for one website on Mac

Open the website in Safari.
From the menu bar, choose Safari > Settings.
Open the Websites tab.
Select Pop-up Windows in the sidebar. Scroll the sidebar if you do not see it.
Find the website and choose Allow from its menu.

This creates an exception for the selected website. Other sites continue to use their own configured rules or the default setting.

Allow pop-ups by default on Mac

Choose Safari > Settings > Websites > Pop-up Windows.
Set When visiting other websites to Allow.
Review the Configured Websites list and change any site-specific rules that conflict with the behavior you want.

A configured website can retain its own setting even when the default for other websites is Allow. Check that list if a particular site still blocks a window.

Choose the right pop-up setting

Device or scope	Setting	What it does
iPhone or iPad	Block Pop-ups off	Allows Safari to open pop-ups generally; the documented mobile control is a single on/off toggle.
One Mac website	Allow	Allows pop-ups for that website.
Other Mac websites	Allow	Sets the default to allow pop-ups for sites without a separate configured rule.
One Mac website or default	Block	Blocks pop-ups in that scope.
One Mac website or default	Block and Notify	Blocks the pop-up and lets you choose whether to show it when visiting the site.

For a one-time task, a site-specific Allow rule on Mac limits the change to the site that needs it. On iPhone and iPad, switch blocking off for the task, then turn it back on if you prefer to block pop-ups elsewhere.

Stay safe when allowing pop-ups

Allowing a pop-up does not make its contents trustworthy. Apple warns that some pop-ups are third-party ads that use phishing tactics, including fake warnings or prizes, to persuade people to share personal or financial information. Fake close buttons can also resemble real ones.

Do not enter passwords, payment details, or personal information into an unexpected pop-up.
If a pop-up looks suspicious, avoid clicking its buttons, including a close button that might be fake.
If you are unsure, close the tab or window, or navigate using Safari’s search field.
After completing a task, restore the narrower blocking setting you normally use.

Apple keeps Fraudulent Website Warning as a distinct safety setting on iPhone and iPad; it is not the pop-up control.

Troubleshooting Safari pop-ups

The expected window still does not open

On iPhone or iPad, confirm that Block Pop-ups is off under Settings > Apps > Safari. On Mac, return to Safari > Settings > Websites > Pop-up Windows and confirm the rule beside the current site is Allow. A configured site rule may override the default for other websites.

The setting is missing on Mac

Open Safari’s Websites tab in Settings and scroll the sidebar to find Pop-up Windows.

A different site also starts opening pop-ups

If you changed When visiting other websites to Allow, change it back to Block or Block and Notify. Keep an individual Allow rule for the site that needs it. Review Configured Websites for any other exceptions.

Unwanted pop-ups continue after changing the setting

Persistent unwanted pop-ups on Mac may indicate adware or other unwanted software. Apple recommends updating macOS, checking for unfamiliar applications, and reviewing Safari extensions. Avoid interacting with suspicious pop-ups while you investigate.

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cURL

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Python

import requests

r = requests.get(
    "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot",
    params={"access_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "url": "https://stripe.com"},
    timeout=90,
)
r.raise_for_status()
with open("shot.webp", "wb") as image:
    image.write(r.content)

Node.js

const q = new URLSearchParams({ access_key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', url: 'https://stripe.com' });
const res = await fetch(`https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot?${q}`);
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`Screenshot request failed: ${res.status}`);
const image = Buffer.from(await res.arrayBuffer());
await import('node:fs/promises').then(fs => fs.writeFile('shot.webp', image));

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FAQ

Does Safari have a different pop-up setting for each Mac website?

Yes. In Websites > Pop-up Windows, choose a rule beside an individual website. The default for other websites is separate.

Does turning off Block Pop-ups disable Fraudulent Website Warning?

No. Apple lists Fraudulent Website Warning as a distinct safety setting.

Why does a site need pop-ups?

Some websites use them for content or tasks such as opening a separate page. If you trust the site and need the window, allow pop-ups for that site or temporarily change the mobile toggle.