How do I stop website notifications on my Samsung phone?

To stop website notifications on your Samsung phone, open your browser's settings and disable notification permissions, either for specific sites or all sites at once. This works in both Google Chrome and Samsung Internet, the two browsers most commonly used on Samsung devices. The steps below walk you through each option, including what to do if notifications keep appearing even after you turn them off.

Why does my Samsung phone keep getting website notifications?

Your Samsung phone keeps getting website notifications because you previously granted permission to one or more websites to send them. When you visit a site and tap “Allow” on a pop-up asking to send notifications, that site gains ongoing access to push alerts directly to your notification bar, even when you are not actively browsing.

This is a standard browser feature built into Android notifications, designed to keep you updated with news, deals, or messages from sites you use regularly. The problem is that many people tap “Allow” without realising what they are agreeing to, or they forget they gave permission in the first place. Over time, multiple websites can accumulate these permissions, leading to a constant stream of unwanted alerts.

The notifications themselves come through your browser app, usually Chrome or Samsung Internet, rather than from a separate app. That is why you will not find them listed under individual app notifications in your phone's main settings. You need to go into the browser itself to manage them.

How do I turn off website notifications in Chrome on Samsung?

To turn off website notifications in Chrome on your Samsung phone, open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner, go to Settings, then Notifications. From there you can turn off all notifications or manage permissions for individual sites.

Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Open the Chrome app on your Samsung phone.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right corner).
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap Notifications.
5. To stop all website notifications, toggle off Show notifications at the top.
6. To remove permissions for specific sites, scroll down to the list of sites under Sites and tap any site to change its setting to Block.

Blocking specific sites rather than turning off all Chrome notifications is useful if you still want alerts from certain websites, such as a news site or a shopping platform you actively use. For most people who want a clean notification bar, turning off the main toggle is the quickest fix.

How do I stop website notifications in Samsung Internet?

To stop website notifications in Samsung Internet, open the browser, tap the three-line menu at the bottom right, go to Settings, then Notifications, and either disable all notifications or block them for individual sites.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the Samsung Internet app.
2. Tap the three-line menu icon at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Select Settings.
4. Tap Notifications.
5. Toggle off Show notifications to block all website notifications.
6. Or tap Manage site notifications to see a list of sites with permission and block them individually.

Samsung Internet is the default browser on many Samsung phones, so if you are not sure which browser is sending you notifications, check both Chrome and Samsung Internet. It is common for both to have accumulated permissions over time, especially if you have had your phone for a while.

Can I block all website notification pop-ups at once?

Yes, you can block all website notification pop-ups at once by disabling notification permissions at the browser level. Both Chrome and Samsung Internet let you turn off all site notifications with a single toggle, which immediately stops any website from sending alerts through that browser.

If you want to go a step further and prevent websites from even asking for notification permission in the future, you can do that too:

Block future pop-ups in Chrome

In Chrome, go to Settings, then Site settings, then Notifications. Set the default to Don't allow sites to send notifications. This stops the “Allow notifications?” pop-up from appearing on any website you visit going forward.

Block future pop-ups in Samsung Internet

In Samsung Internet, go to Settings, then Sites and downloads, then Notifications. Set the default to Block. Websites will no longer be able to ask for your permission, so the pop-ups will stop appearing entirely.

This approach is ideal if you find the permission requests themselves disruptive. Once set, you will not need to manage individual site permissions again unless you actively choose to allow a specific site.

What if website notifications still appear after turning them off?

If website notifications still appear after turning them off in your browser, the alerts may be coming from a different source, such as a second browser app, an installed Progressive Web App (PWA), or a system-level permission that has not been fully revoked.

Here are the most common reasons notifications persist and how to fix them:

• You have more than one browser installed: If you use both Chrome and Samsung Internet, check the notification settings in both. A site may have permission in one browser but not the other.
• A website is installed as an app: Some websites can be added to your home screen as a PWA, which behaves like an app. Go to your phone's Settings, then Apps, find the site listed as an app, and revoke its notification permission from there.
• Android system-level permissions: On some Samsung devices running One UI, you can also manage browser notification permissions through Settings, then Apps, then select your browser, then Notifications. Turning off notifications here blocks the browser from delivering any alerts at the system level.
• Cached permissions not yet cleared: Occasionally, a browser needs to be restarted or the cache cleared before changes take effect. Close the browser completely and reopen it after adjusting the settings.

If you have checked all of the above and alerts are still getting through, a factory reset of your browser's settings (found in the app's advanced settings menu) will clear all stored permissions and start fresh.

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