To watch the video you need to enable javascript in your browser

Updated at: Mar 24, 2022

This guide will step you through the process of getting JavaScript enabled in Google Chrome.

1. Search for the JavaScript settings

   When you click the Settings menu item, the settings screen for Chrome will load. At the very top is a search box labeled Search settings.

   Type in the word javascript into the search field (it's not case sensitive). As you start to type you will see Chrome start to change what's shown on the settings page.

   It will reveal the "Site settings" section with the yellow "JavaScript" callout.

2. Click "Site settings"

   Click Site settings to show Chrome's configuration for the various websites you visit.

3. Click the JavaScript settings item

   There are lots of settings you can change here; scroll down and find the JavaScript one - it is in the Content sub-section near the bottom.

   

   When you see the JavaScript section, click on it.

4. Change the JavaScript setting

   To control the default JavaScript Enabled setting in Chrome, click the Sites can use JavaScript to enable JavaScript (and if you want to disable it, you would click the Don't allow sites to use JavaScript option).

   This setting takes effect immediately. Having made your choice, you can now reload any tab you have open and JavaScript will start to work in it; or open a new tab and it will run JavaScript code on the websites you visit. You can now simply close this Settings tab and resume your normal web browsing with your new setting.

   Congratulations, you just enabled JavaScript. Click here to confirm that JavaScript is now enabled.

5. Use or block JavaScript only on certain websites

   The global JavaScript setting (discussed in the previous step) can be a bit too heavy-handed for some users: it's more common to want to allow JavaScript on some sites and disable it on others; so the section on this screen below lets you fine-tune your JavaScript settings.

   In the Customized behaviours section, you can specify websites that are always allowed to use JavaScript, or which can never use JavaScript.

   So if you preferred to normally allow JavaScript but want to block it on certain websites - you would set the global setting to Allow but then add the sites you want to block JavaScript on in the Not allowed to use JavaScript section here, or vice-versa as the case may be.

   Once you have finished here, you can just close the Settings tab and continue browsing.

Google Chrome is a free internet browser from Google that allows users to view web pages on the internet. With its seamless and straightforward interface, Google Chrome is a cross-platform browser that’s supported across PC/Laptop brands such as Samsung, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, Asus and Acer among others.

Like other internet browsers, Google Chrome supports JavaScript, which is activated to display certain functions or interactive elements like ad banners on Java-based websites. In this guide, we will provide you with a breakdown of what JavaScript is all about and how you can either enable or disable this feature on your Google Chrome browser. If you don’t have Google Chrome installed on your device, you can simply download it from the official Google Chrome website.

Javascript is enabled in your web browser. If you disable JavaScript, this text will change.

F.A.Q

Why do I need JavaScript enabled on Google Chrome?

JavaScript is a popular scripting language that's used to make web pages interactive. From animations to snappy navigations and even web games, it's what gives a web page life. By enabling it on your Google Chrome, you'll enhance your browsing experience and enjoy the interactive elements any JavaScript-based website has to offer.

How do I know if JavaScript is working on Google Chrome?

On Google Chrome, JavaScript is enabled by default, but you can verify if it works through the Settings menu. To reveal the Settings menu, simply click on three tiny black dots at the top-right corner of your Chrome window. Next, click on the Settings option to access a search box labeled Search settings. Type in the word "Site Settings" into the search box to reveal the "Site Settings" section and then click on it. Once you're in this section, scroll down to find the JavaScript option and then click it. To verify if your JavaScript is working, ensure the toggle button is toggled on.

What happens if I disable JavaScript on Google Chrome?

Using JavaScript on your Firefox browser is virtually indispensable, as it enables the seamless use of popular websites such as YouTube, Gmail, and more. If you disable it, most of the interactive elements that ensure these websites work won't load in your Google Chrome. Some features, such as infographics and payment gateways, may not work, while others may not work at all.

Olumide is a longtime writer who started his career as a digital marketer before transitioning into a copywriter almost eight years ago.

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