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Google Chrome Safety Check auto-revokes inactive-site notification permissions

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Google is extending Chrome Safety Check to automatically revoke notification permissions for inactive sites, reducing alert overload and tightening browser permission control on desktop and Android. The change targets sites that send frequent alerts with very low engagement, and Chrome will notify users when access is removed. Users can restore permissions through Safety Check, by revisiting the site, or by disabling the automatic revocation feature.

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  1. 10.10.2025 20:00 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Google Chrome auto-revokes inactive-site notification permissions

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    Google is updating Chrome on desktop and Android to automatically revoke notification permissions for websites that have not been visited recently when those sites generate very low user engagement and a high volume of notifications. Chrome will notify users when access is removed, and users can restore notifications through Safety Check, by revisiting the site, or by disabling the automatic revocation feature.

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