How to Disable Push Notifications on Chrome, Firefox, and Opera

Web push notifications are a common way for websites to send updates and information directly to your browser, even if you’re not currently on the site.

While notifications can be helpful, they can also be annoying or intrusive. This article will show you how to find and turn off push notifications in three popular web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

Disabling Push Notifications in Chrome

Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser, then choose “Settings” from the menu.

Chrome Settings
Chrome Settings

Next, scroll down and click “Privacy and security” on the left side, then select “Site Settings“.

Chrome Site Settings
Chrome Site Settings

Scroll down and click on “Notifications“, which will show you a list of all the websites that are allowed to send you notifications.

Chrome Site Notifications
Chrome Site Notifications

To block all notifications, choose the option “Do not allow sites to send notifications

Block All Website Notifications
Block All Website Notifications

To block specific websites, click on the three vertical dots next to the site name and select “Block“.

Block Website Notifications
Block Website Notifications

Disabling Push Notifications in Firefox

Click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper-right corner and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

Firefox Settings
Firefox Settings

In the left-hand sidebar, click on “Privacy & Security“, scroll down to the “Permissions” section and click on the “Settings” button next to “Notifications.”

Firefox Site Settings
Firefox Site Settings

A list of websites with notification permissions will appear.

Block Website Notifications on Firefox
Block Website Notifications on Firefox

To block all notifications, check the box “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” or to block specific websites, select the site from the list and click “Remove Website” or change the status to “Block“.

Disabling Push Notifications in Opera

Click on the “Opera” icon in the upper-left corner and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

Opera Settings
Opera Settings

Scroll down and click on “Privacy and security” and select “Site settings“.

Opera Site Settings
Opera Site Settings

Next, scroll down and click on “Notifications“, here you will see a list of websites that have permission to send notifications.

Opera Site Notifications
Opera Site Notifications

To block certain websites, click on the three vertical dots next to the site name and choose “Block“.

Block Website Notifications on Opera
Block Website Notifications on Opera
Conclusion

Disabling push notifications can help reduce distractions and protect your privacy. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily manage and disable push notifications in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

Whether you want to block all notifications or just specific sites, these browsers provide straightforward options to control your notification settings.

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