How To Enable Javascript On Iphone Chrome

JavaScript is a useful programming language that makes websites a dynamic and interactive experience. You're probably using JavaScript right now and not even know it because it predominantly works behind the scenes.

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome

For the most part, people like to keep JavaScript on as a convenience so that websites and pages work properly. But there may come a time when you need to turn it off.

In this article, we'll show you how to disable this popular programming language in a few steps and over a variety of devices.

How to Enable and Disable JavaScript in Chrome

There are a couple of ways to disable JavaScript if you're using a Chrome browser.

Method 1 – URL Address

The simplest way to do it is to enter the following URL in the address box:

Chrome://settings/content/javascript

And that's it!

You don't need to do anything else to disable JavaScript in Chrome.

Method 2 – Access Settings Menu

Some users may want to disable JavaScript in the slightly elongated, old-school way. If that's what you're looking for, here are the steps to get to the disable option:

Click on the three vertical dots in the corner of the browser window.
Scroll down and select the Settings option and then "Privacy and security."
Click on "Site Settings" in the Privacy and Security section.
Select the JavaScript permissions group and toggle the allowed or blocked switch as needed.

JavaScript is automatically enabled by default when you open a browser window. But you can enable it and disable it as needed.

Method 3 – Enable/Disable Individual Websites

You can disable or enable specific websites by following the steps below:

Go to the JavaScript settings menu by entering this URL into the address bar:
Chrome://settings/content/javascript
OR
Access the Chrome Settings menu and navigate to the JavaScript Settings menu.
Select Add in the Block or Allow section.
Enter the URL for the website in the new "Add a Site" window.
Click the Add button.
Repeat as necessary.

Method 4 – Use DevTools

There may be instances where you need to look at a website without JavaScript running. You can disable it while you're on the website without going into the Settings menu. Take a look at the steps below to get started:

Go to the desired website.
Right-click anywhere on the website.
Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and select Inspect.
OR
Press Control + Shift + 3 on Windows.
OR
Command + Option + P on Mac.
Type "JavaScript" in the new Command menu search bar.
Select "Disable JavaScript" and press Enter.

If you want to ensure the changes disabled JavaScript, hover your mouse cursor over the yellow warning icon. It's next to the tab for Sources. A small message window should pop up that says, "JavaScript is disabled."

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome on Android

Disable JavaScript in Chrome on Android with these simple steps:

Go to the Home screen and tap on the Chrome app.
Tap the Menu button in the app.
Select the Settings option.
Scroll down to the Advanced section and select "Content settings" or "Site settings."
Tap on JavaScript and toggle it ON/OFF.
OR
Check/Uncheck the box to Enable JavaScript.

Keep in mind that this disables JavaScript completely and may make websites run a little funny. If you just want to disable JavaScript for specific websites, you can whitelist them on Android. Check out these steps to create exceptions for Chrome on Android:

Launch Google Chrome.
Tap on the vertical dots in the corner of the screen to open the Settings menu.
Go to the Advanced section near the bottom and tap the "Content settings" or "Site settings" option.
Tap "ADD SITE EXCEPTION."
Enter the site URL and tap Add.

The whitelist works inverse to the settings you set for JavaScript. For example, if you Blocked JavaScript for your device, the added website loads JavaScript in Chrome. And if you Allowed JavaScript, the whitelisted website blocks it.

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome on iPhone

There is a lot of information online about disabling JavaScript for Safari? But what about Chrome users? Information is sparse about disabling JavaScript on this popular browser app using an iPhone. However, you can try the steps below:

Launch the Chrome app.
Tap on the Menu icon or three vertical lines in the right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and select Settings near the bottom of the screen.
Tap on "Content settings."
Check/uncheck the box to Enable JavaScript.

These steps may change depending on the iOS version you're running on your phone.

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome on Windows

If you're using Chrome on Windows, disabling JavaScript on Chrome is a simple process:

Launch Google Chrome.
Click on the three vertical lines in the right corner of the browser window to open the menu.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Choose "Privacy and security" from the options in the left pane.
Click on Site Settings.
Scroll down to the Content section and select JavaScript.
Toggle JavaScript allowed or blocked, as needed.

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome on Mac

There are a couple of ways to disable JavaScript on a Mac using Chrome. The first way is through the Chrome Settings menu:

Launch the Chrome browser.
Click on the three vertical lines in the right corner of the browser.
Select Settings in the drop-down menu.
Click on the "Privacy and security" option on the left side of the menu.
Select Site Settings and then JavaScript.
Use the toggle feature to enable/disable JavaScript.

You can also use DevTools to disable JavasScript temporarily on a Mac.

Launch Chrome browser and right-click anywhere on the screen.
Scroll down and select Inspect.
OR
Press Command + Option + C at the same time.
Open the Command Menu by pressing Command + Shift + P.
Type "javascript" in the text box in the Command window.
Select Disable JavaScript from the suggested results.
Press the Enter button to enable the command.

Using DevTools to disable JavaScript is only applicable while the webpage is open. As soon as you close out the site, the browser reverts to its original settings.

How to Disable JavaScript on Chromebook

Chromebook uses the Google Chrome browser natively and it's automatically enabled. If you're looking for a way to disable this programming language, you need to go into the browser menu to change the settings. Check out how to get started:

Launch Google Chrome.
Click on the three vertical dots in the right corner of the browser.
Scroll down and select Settings.
Select "Privacy and security" from the choices on the left side of the pane.
Click on Site Settings and then JavaScript.
Toggle the switch "off" to disable JavaScript.

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome Using Selenium

One of the simplest ways to disable JavaScript for Selenium testing is to use Google DevTools. Check out the following steps to disable JavaScript using DevTools for Selenium:

Launch the browser and navigate to the web page.
Right-click anywhere on the web page and select Inspect Elements.
Press Control + Shift + P to open the Command window.
Type "Disable JavaScript" in the text box and select "debugger."

When you run an automation test, it should read "JSdisableChrome" in the public class section. Otherwise, try setting "javascript.enabled" value to "false."

How to Disable JavaScript in Chrome on iPad

Disabling JavaScript in Chrome on an iPad is a simple process. Take a look at the steps below to view webpages without JavaScript running:

Launch the Google Chrome browser.
Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Go to "Content settings."
Check/uncheck the box to "Enable JavaScript."

Keep in mind that this feature may be disabled with the newest version of Chrome iOS.

How to Allow or Disallow JavaScript in Chrome on Specific Sites

You can add sites to a whitelist that acts inverse to the JavaScript settings. It's a handy way to control JavaScript settings without going into the Settings menu every time you visit the listed site.

To get started, follow the steps below:

Launch Chrome.
Select the three vertical dots to open the menu.
Click on Settings and then "Privacy and security."
Select Site Settings and then JavaScript.
Click the Add button to Block/Allow JavaScript.
Enter the site URL and then the Add button.

Additional FAQs

Should I Enable JavaScript in Chrome?

The easy answer is "yes" you should enable JavaScript in Chrome. This specific programming language enables full functionality for some of the web pages you may visit. Without it, some navigation on a page may be limited or completely unavailable.

Keep Browsing Running Smoothly

Generally, most users should keep JavaScript enabled on browsers to ensure that sites work as they should. There is some argument for permanently disabling JavaScript from browsers, mainly fears of hackers gaining access to private information. But keep in mind that many popular web pages depend on this programming language for functionality.

Do you disable JavaScript when using Chrome? Tell us about it in the comments section below.