Google Chrome to Become Less Annoying With This New Update: Here’s What Is Changing

Google is changing how Chrome displays website notification requests on Android. Starting with Chrome 155, permission prompts will appear as smaller pop-ups instead of taking over a substantial portion of the screen.

The new interface will also allow an unanswered prompt to disappear automatically. Users will therefore be able to continue reading a webpage without first choosing whether to allow or block its notifications.

Google says the change is intended to reduce notification-prompt fatigue and make browsing less disruptive. The company’s testing found that the lighter interface reduced friction without substantially affecting users’ understanding of the request. Google’s Chrome developer announcement

Notification Prompts Will No Longer Block

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Under the existing system, a website requesting permission to send notifications can display a prominent prompt requiring an immediate response.

Chrome 155 will replace this with a non-blocking prompt near the top of the browser window. Users can still approve or reject the request, but they will no longer be forced to make that decision before continuing with the page.

If the prompt is ignored, it will eventually time out and disappear. Chrome will retain the default permission state rather than automatically allowing or permanently blocking notifications.

Users Can Enable Notifications Later

Dismissing or ignoring the initial request will not remove the option permanently. Chrome is adding a notification-subscription control to its Site Controls interface.

The option will become available after a website has requested notification permission at least once. Users who later decide that they want alerts from the site can open Site Controls and change the notification permission manually.

This may be useful for shopping updates, delivery alerts, flight-price changes and notifications from frequently visited publications.

Why Google Announced the Change Early

Chrome 155 is not yet the stable version used by most Android users. Google has announced the change in advance because it may affect how websites handle notification permissions.

When the new prompt expires without receiving a decision, the website will receive the default permission status. Developers whose websites expect a clear approval or rejection may need to update their code accordingly.

Google is also recommending that websites avoid asking for notification access immediately after a page loads. Instead, permission requests should appear when their purpose becomes relevant, such as after a customer places an order or reads several articles on the same topic.

When Will the New Notification Design Arrive?

The lighter notification interface is scheduled to arrive with Chrome 155 on Android. Its availability will depend on Google’s stable release schedule and whether the browser has been updated through the Play Store.

The change applies specifically to website notification requests inside Chrome. It does not remove Android’s existing notification controls, and users will still be able to review or disable Chrome notifications through the phone’s system settings.