Block Push Notifications on Android
Blocking push notifications on an Android device is relatively easy. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll down and tap on “Apps & notifications”.
- Tap on “See all X apps” (X represents the number of apps installed on your device).
- Find the app from which you want to block push notifications and tap on it.
- Tap on “Notifications”.
- Toggle off the switch next to “Allow notifications”.
Following these steps will effectively block push notifications from the chosen app on your Android device.
Block Push Notifications on iPhone
If you’re an iPhone user, you can easily block push notifications by following these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Notifications”.
- Find the app for which you want to block push notifications and tap on it.
- Toggle off the switch next to “Allow Notifications”.
Now you won’t receive any push notifications from the selected app on your iPhone.
Block Push Notifications on Chrome Browser
Chrome browser allows you to block push notifications from websites that ask for your permission. Here’s what you can do:
- Launch Chrome browser on your computer.
- Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down and click on “Advanced”.
- Under the “Privacy and security” section, click on “Site Settings”.
- Scroll down and click on “Notifications”.
- Toggle off the switch next to “Ask before sending (recommended)”.
- Alternatively, you can click on the three-dot menu icon next to a website and select “Block” to disable notifications specifically from that site.
Following these steps will block push notifications from websites or disable the notification prompt in Chrome browser.
Block Push Notifications on Firefox Browser
If you’re using Firefox as your browser, you can prevent websites from showing push notifications. Here’s how:
- Launch Firefox browser on your computer.
- Click on the three-bar menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select “Options” from the drop-down menu.
- In the left sidebar, click on “Privacy & Security”.
- Scroll down to the “Permissions” section and click on “Settings” next to “Notifications”.
- In the “Block” section, you can either manually enter the website URL or click on “Add…” to search for the website you want to block.
- Select the website you want to block and click on “Save Changes”.
These instructions will ensure that websites won’t display push notifications on your Firefox browser.
Push notifications can be a major distraction, but with this comprehensive guide, you now know how to block them on your Android, iPhone, and popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Take back control of your digital environment and enjoy uninterrupted productivity!