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Google Popup Signing Prompt - How stop it?

I, like many others, want to stop the Google signing popup that I get when I go to websites. I have read many responses to this question and none of them apply. For example, go to Google/Security/Signing in with Google (under signing to other sites). This option doesn't exist. I use DuckDuckGo extensions to block popups as well as Safari setting Block & Notify for all Pop up windows. Surely there has to be an answer, even if the answer is there isn't a way to stop these popups at this time.

Is Apple doing anything to help all its frustrated users to fix this issue? Really would like to get an absolutely definitive answer to this issue.

Thanks!

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Posted on Aug 6, 2023 7:02 AM

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John Galt

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 6:57 PM

Apple has nothing to do with it. Refer to this recent Discussion.

The relevant excerpt follows:

John Galt wrote:

Also, why do I keep getting a “sign into google” popup when I am using safari with duck- duck-go?

The reason is the website in question has been coded to ask you for it. Despite what some people claim this can occur whether or not you have — or have ever had — a Google account.

If you do have a Google account, read https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/12849458

Otherwise, register your complaint with the website developer or administrator or whoever is getting kickback revenue from Google for that annoyance.

Again, Apple has no ability to control or influence what Google does.

Surely there has to be an answer, even if the answer is there isn't a way to stop these popups at this time.

Complain to the hosting site, don't patronize it, boycott it, etc. Apple might not have any influence, but your 💰 does. Use it.

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Barney-15E

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Apr 8, 2024 3:15 PM in response to buzzoff13

Thanks, but I don't want to sign in via Google. I just want, as many others do, the popup to go away :)

If the website uses that sign-in method, the only way to stop it is to turn off JavaScript support. It's not a "pop-up."

Aug 16, 2023 5:57 PM in response to buzzoff13

I do have Google pop ups , change my search engine to others options available, and ignore such pop up’s.

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Jan 17, 2024 9:07 AM in response to fireman-175

Fireman-175, sorry to hear but yes, that seems to be the case. Sad that we can't force the popup to stop.

John Galt

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Aug 16, 2023 5:45 PM in response to buzzoff13

Now, for those who apparently have this problem and don't have a google account I don't know how they would resolve.

Hence my initial reply. I have no Google account, never had one, don't want one, don't plan to get one, therefore the only way to stop the nag is not to patronize those websites:

John Galt wrote:

...

Otherwise, register your complaint with the website developer or administrator or whoever is getting kickback revenue from Google for that annoyance.

Dec 11, 2023 7:37 AM in response to AppleUser2030

AppleUser2030 wrote:

The bottom line is that it is a “pop-up”. It can be blocked and it should be blocked. I should not be concerned about who is paying who.

You can't stop a website from asking you to sign in. They are allowed to request that.

May 15, 2024 9:29 AM in response to cantara256

cantara256 wrote:

SOLVED: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/14264742

This finally gets rid of it, if the other options (Google account settings or Chrome disable pop-ups) don't work.

Did you read this part of that article?

If you block this feature, Chrome won’t show native prompts to sign in through your identity service, but the website you’re visiting or your identity service may still be able to show you similar prompts.

Kurt Lang

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May 15, 2024 10:59 AM in response to cantara256

I've tried that one. It takes a while to actually find that setting as the instructions suck. But once there, if I remove that entry, then Gmail stops working - which prompts you to sign back in so your Gmail account works - which adds that setting right back to where it was.

May 26, 2024 10:48 AM in response to John Galt

Replying to John Galt:

That’s true.

But at least Google search won’t be generating the pop up.

Those site developers need to cut Google out of their stack. I told Redfin I’d stop

using their site if those Google sign in popups continue. I encourage others to push back with other offending websites.

Apr 8, 2024 10:06 AM in response to buzzoff13

Just make sure you’re signed into your Google account if you’re using Safari.

The ad is there because it thinks you don’t have a Google account.

May 9, 2024 10:23 PM in response to buzzoff13

SOLVED: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/14264742

This finally gets rid of it, if the other options (Google account settings or Chrome disable pop-ups) don't work.

John Galt

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May 25, 2024 4:57 PM in response to GeorgeHieronymusWalkerBush

That's a great idea, and I recommend it, but it will do exactly nothing to prevent websites from implementing their intrusive "Sign in with Google" prompts.

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Aug 15, 2023 1:01 PM in response to John Galt

John, thanks for the URL. I have been hunting for this information for quite some time but obviously not as good of an internet detective as I thought. I have actually turned of the switch for the prompts, I believe, so will see how it goes for the next few days.

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Aug 16, 2023 9:31 AM in response to John Galt

John, you are absolutely correct. Until your response and subsequently finding the "switch" to turn off in the google accounts, I couldn't find anything reliable. As the Block Sign in with Google URL you provided, these were the types of replies and information I found. No one had a real answer to the problem. It was after weeks of trying to figure it out that I finally posted on Apple Community. Personally, I am not a google fan although I still have 2 gmail accounts. I have changed everything else but still have to migrate my emails. I even use a duck.com email that pulls out trackers. Not a guy that has to worry about anything it is just principal with me. I want to be in control, as much as possible, of my personal information.

Again, thanks for your help. I have tested a few sites that require logon and the google prompt has not been showing its ugly face.

Aug 17, 2023 11:51 PM in response to John Galt

Response to : John Galt ; How do I turn off Google Sign-In Prompts? - Apple

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Hey John ,

I'm sorry that you found the replies unhelpful . Fortunately , the author had 97

" helpful " and the two folks who replied had 30 and 14 more " helpful " ! ✅

🤔 Are you still wondering why you haven't come across a single complaint about " Sign in with Apple " ? I've been using Apple products since 2003 . Most of the extras that you pay for today were included back then , and with much more liberty , not

" curated " or demand specific security protocols .

In the App Store I noticed that nearly all of the apps are " in-app purchases " and subscriptions these days . Your chargers & adapters will not be in the box with your

devices from now on , you will need to purchase them separately .

I guess you get the idea , I wish this were a more insightful response .

🌻

Aug 22, 2023 10:09 AM in response to buzzoff13

Reply : buzzoff13 ; Google Sign in Prompt

I don't know what everybody's running from , I provided examples of other platforms doing the same , and there will many more coming . It's an option , you can just sign in the way you usually do if you like . It doesn't matter if you have a Google account .

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