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Are you tired of your browser being overrun by spammy notifications? You’re not alone, and Google is finally stepping in to address this issue. Chrome is about to become a lot quieter, thanks to a new feature that automatically mutes websites you’ve been ignoring. Here’s what you need to know.
**How It Works**
Starting now, Chrome (both on Android and desktop) will keep track of your interactions with websites. If you’ve been ignoring a particular site—no clicks, no activity, just endless pop-up notifications—Chrome will start revoking its permission to bother you. This isn’t about eliminating all notifications; useful ones like news alerts or calendar reminders will still come through. Instead, it’s a significant step towards reducing the noise from sites treating your browser like a free-for-all megaphone.
**The Data Behind the Decision**
Google’s own data paints a clear picture. Less than 1% of all browser notifications receive any response from users. That means the other 99% are just digital clutter. By tightening the notification tap, Google hopes to encourage spammy sites to either clean up their act or risk losing notification privileges entirely. This move could finally push the worst offenders to rethink their notification strategies.
**User Control and Exceptions**
This new “auto-revocation” feature isn’t a one-way street. Chrome will let you know when it’s about to mute a site, and you can undo it if you want that site’s notifications back. If you’re the type who enjoys being pinged by every site you’ve ever visited, there’s an option to turn off the auto-mute entirely.
**Building on Existing Safety Measures**
This move builds on Chrome’s previous Safety Check tools, which already removed camera and location access from abandoned websites. Now, it’s tackling your notification sanity too. And if you’re worried about missing out on genuinely useful alerts, don’t be. Web apps you’ve installed won’t get silenced, unless you ignore them too.
**No Impact on User Engagement**
Google’s tests showed that this fix won’t dent actual user engagement. During trials, clicks on notifications barely changed, because people weren’t clicking those pop-ups anyway. So, say goodbye to the Times Square-like chaos in your browser and hello to a quieter, more library-like experience—unless, of course, you prefer the noise.
