Pushcollection.net ads: what it is and how to remove it
Many users have reported that they have been bothered by suspicious Pushcollection.net pop-ups while using the computer. In most cases, people can't recall this website at all, and all they see is intrusive push notifications showing up on top of everything else running in the background, including the browser, other apps, or even games.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Pushcollection.net ads: summary
| Damage | Ads and links to sites displayed by the website might be dangerous. Users might suffer from financial losses, disclose their sensitive information to unknown parties or install malware/PUPs on their systems |
|---|---|
| Name | Pushcollection.net |
| Type | Push notifications, pop-ups, ads, scam |
| Appearance | Crooks use fake messages to make users press the "Allow" button on a specially crafted website |
| Symptoms | Intrusive pop-ups show up directly on the screen, covering all the other opened apps or websites |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Distribution | Not recorded in the old report |
|---|---|
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Domains | pushcollection.net |
| Ads shown as | Desktop notifications |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| Installed on the PC | Nothing; a browser notification permission only |
| First seen | 2 December 2021 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is Pushcollection.net ads dangerous?
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Pushcollection.net ads can be intrusive and annoying
Many users have reported that they have been bothered by suspicious Pushcollection.net pop-ups while using the computer.
In most cases, people can't recall this website at all, and all they see is intrusive push notifications showing up on top of everything else running in the background, including the browser, other apps, or even games. This activity can not only be extremely annoying but also put one's security and privacy at risk.
So, what is Pushcollection.net, and why is it doing what it's doing? The truth is that the website is fake and only created to trick people into subscribing to notifications - it has no other purpose and incorporates no additional content. People usually end up on it while wandering around the world wide web, although this does not happen completely randomly.
In most cases, users get redirected to the site after they click a link or one an automatic script reroutes them. The activity is only common on high-risk websites that are deemed untrustworthy (torrents, illegal installers, porn, gambling, etc.).
It is also possible that a potentially unwanted program installed on the system is causing these redirects. Adware is not usually installed on purpose, so many might not even know that it is installed on the device in the first place, so this aspect should definitely not be overlooked.
Once redirected, users are presented with two distinct elements of the page, including some type of image with a message that reinforces one another. The push notification prompt shows up at the corner and asks whether or not notifications should be enabled. If users pay more attention to the former, they are likely to get tricked by the Pushcollection.net scam.
The spam of ads does not immediately start, which makes the whole scheme much more deceptive. Users simply forget about what has happened and continue with their daily activities. Only sometime later do they discover that intrusive ads bring rather misleading messages and suspicious links.
We do not recommend interacting with any of the links or websites, as this activity might lead to dire consequences, such as financial losses, personal data disclosure, or even malware infection. Instead, check the details below on how to proceed after being tricked by a scam and how to stop the intrusive pop-ups from showing up again.
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Pushcollection.net scam explained
Many people don't really think much about the push notification feature because, according to findings by Mozilla, the prompts are usually ignored or even actively declined.
Because of this, some users have little knowledge about how push notifications operate and what they are capable of doing. And this is precisely what the cybercriminals behind the scam are counting on.
Phishing and social engineering play major roles when it comes to online fraud. There are all sorts of schemes floating around the web, and while some of them might be less harmful than others, it doesn't change the fact that they are all engineered to make people do something they otherwise wouldn't.
As soon as users land on Pushcollection.net, they might be shown a variety of misleading messages. Here are a few examples:
As you can see, all of these were designed to trick people into believing that the "Allow" button within the prompt is dedicated for some other purpose than it actually is. For example, it implies that there is a video to be watched, and the only way to access it is to press the "Allow" button within the prompt.
Those who agree would not immediately realize what has happened, as there would be no further content to explore. Instead, they are likely to be redirected to a similar website (Venuedurin.xyz, Togranbulla.com, and Departurealtar.com are just a few examples) and asked to do the same thing.
The best option is to leave the page immediately and instead proceed with the steps we provide in the next section to remove the annoying notifications for good.
- If you are 18+, tap Allow
- Click "Allow" if you are not a robot
- Can't play this video! Browser may block video autoplay... Click "Allow" to play the video
- Click "Allow" to win a prize and get it in our shop!
- Loading. Please tap ALLOW button to continue, etc.
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Pushcollection.net
- You can stop the unwanted notifications by accessing web browser settings.
- If you suspect adware infection, you should use security software to get rid of it
- It is important to clean your browsers after removing potentially unwanted programs from your system - use for quick and reliable results
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How to remove Pushcollection.net ads
How to stop Pushcollection.net notifications
Do this in every browser you use, and in every profile inside it: each keeps its own list of sites allowed to send notifications.
Nothing has to be uninstalled for the notifications themselves.
Which browser shows the ads?
Step 1: Remove pushcollection.net from Chrome's notification list
Chrome keeps a list of every site you once allowed to send notifications, and
pushcollection.netis on it. Pastechrome://settings/content/notificationsinto the address bar, find pushcollection.net under Allowed to send notifications, open the three-dot menu next to it and pick Remove.Then click Add next to Not allowed to send notifications and type pushcollection.net, so the site cannot ask a second time. Repeat it in every Chrome profile you use on Windows 11 or Windows 10, since each profile has its own list.
Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Instructions for Google Chrome
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Step 1: Remove pushcollection.net from Edge's notification list
Open Settings and more (the three dots) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Site permissions > All permissions > Notifications. Remove
pushcollection.netfrom the Allowed list, then click Add site next to Not allowed to send notifications and enter it there.Edge is built into both Windows 11 and Windows 10, so check it even if you normally use another browser. If the notifications came with the Edge logo, this is the browser that holds the permission.
Edge on Windows 11: Site permissions > All permissions > Notifications. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Instructions for Microsoft Edge
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Step 1: Remove pushcollection.net from Firefox's notification permissions
Open the menu (three lines) > Settings and click Permissions and data in the left list, then Notifications. Select
pushcollection.net, click Remove Website and confirm with Save Changes.In versions older than Firefox 152 the same list sits under Privacy & Security, behind a Settings button next to Notifications. Firefox shows these notifications only while it is running, on Windows 11 and Windows 10 alike.
Firefox on Windows 11: the Notification Permissions window. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Instructions for Mozilla Firefox
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Our tested steps are for Windows 11 and 10. For Safari (Mac), use the instructions below.
Instructions for Safari (Mac)
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
Then, whichever browser you use
Step 2: Scan the PC if you downloaded anything from the ads
If you only saw the notifications and clicked nothing, you can stop before this step. If a notification led you to download or run something, delete that file, then scan Windows.
In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan, then choose Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and Scan now. The offline scan restarts the PC and takes about 15 minutes on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
More removal instructions
For programs installed on the PC and older browsers. Open the one you need.
Remove the unwanted pop-ups for good
As soon as users encounter suspicious pop-ups while using the computer, they immediately see that something is wrong.
The deceptive and even malicious nature of the ads just reinforces this feeling. Naturally, many people begin to scan their computers with security software, believing that it's a virus that is at fault.
Unfortunately, this does not help the situation in any way - the notifications continue to show up on the desktop at random times. This is because the feature itself is legitimate, it is just the permission that has been given to a website that is not trustworthy, and it can send anything at any time.
Luckily, this can be easily reverted and, as long as you didn't click on any suspicious links and explored the promoted websites, you should be safe (although you should perform additional checks we describe in the next section).
Google Chrome (desktop):
Google Chrome (Android):
MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
- Locate the Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
- Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
- Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.
- Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
- Select Notifications.
- Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).
- Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
- Click on Privacy & Security section.
- Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click the Settings button next to it.
- In the Settings – Notification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
- Select Block and then click on Save Changes. This should remove unwanted notifications from Mozilla Firefox.
- Click on Safari > Preferences...
- Go to the Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
- Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.
- Open Microsoft Edge, and click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) at the top-right of the window.
- Select Settings and then go to Advanced.
- Under Website permissions, pick Manage permissions and select the URL in question.
- Toggle the switch to the left to turn notifications off on Microsoft Edge.
- Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
- Select Site permissions.
- Go to Notifications on the right.
- Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
- Click on More actions and select Block.
- Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Gear icon at the top-right of the window.
- Select Internet options and go to the Privacy tab.
- In the Pop-up Blocker section, click on Settings.
- Locate web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.
Tips to stay secure online
As we explained above, security software would not remove push notifications from your screen, as it is the website that is sending these requests.
The notification feature is simply used to manifest these requests, which results in user exposure to deceptive and potentially malicious content.
However, you should never dismiss the possibility that adware or another potentially unwanted program (or even malware) could be involved in the whole scheme. The main goal of adware is to push advertisements to users, regardless of content security. Therefore, those who are infected with adware or malware are more likely to encounter online scams and other malicious websites while browsing the web.
After you get rid of the annoying notifications, download and install , , or another reputable security tool and perform a full system scan. It can immediately determine whether or not malicious components are present on your device and remove them all at once.
Likewise, cleaning web browsers from cookies and other data is highly recommended for privacy and security reasons - check the guide below or use the maintenance application to do it automatically.
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices.
Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings.
Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact - you can set this process to be performed automatically.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use for the data restoration process.
Questions about Pushcollection.net ads
Why do I get notifications from pushcollection.net when the browser is closed?
Chrome and Edge can keep a small part running in the background so that sites can deliver notifications, and Windows shows them in its notification area. That is why messages from pushcollection.net keep arriving with no browser window open.
The permission to send them was granted when someone clicked Allow on a prompt from that site, often disguised as a robot check or a video player. Closing the browser does not remove it; only the notification settings do.
Remove pushcollection.net from the allowed sites and the background messages stop. You can also stop the browser from running in the background in its system settings, but the permission is the real fix.
Did a notification from pushcollection.net infect my computer?
A notification cannot infect a PC. It is a short text with a link that the browser displays. Clicking it opens a page, and a page cannot install anything unless you agree to a download and run the file.
So the answer depends on what you did after clicking. Looked and closed: you are fine. Downloaded but did not open: delete the file.
Opened a downloaded file: uninstall what it added and scan the PC. Typed card or login details: contact the bank and change the password. In every case, remove pushcollection.net from the browser's allowed notifications so the messages stop.
Why does Pushcollection.net show me ads?
Because that is its whole purpose. Pushcollection.net is a push-notification spam site, and its operators are paid for every ad it displays and every click it gets. In this case the ads take the form of desktop notifications.
They are chosen by ad networks that accept almost any advertiser, which is why so many look like warnings or prizes. The ads are not a sign that your PC is broken or infected with something worse; they are a sign that something on it, or in the browser, has permission to advertise. Removing that permission or program stops them.
Is pushcollection.net safe to visit?
No. The site pushcollection.net exists to push visitors towards ads, and the pages it leads to include fake virus warnings, fake updates, prize scams and notification prompts. Visiting it once does not infect an up-to-date PC, but anything you click or download there is a gamble.
Do not enter personal details, do not allow notifications and do not call phone numbers it shows. If it opens by itself, close the tab and check the browser's extensions and notification permissions. Blocking the single domain helps little, because the operators register new names regularly.
Which browser is sending the pushcollection.net notifications?
Each notification shows the name of the browser and the site in its small print. In the cases we saw, the messages from pushcollection.net came through Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Permissions are stored per browser and per profile, so removing the site in one browser does not affect another.
If you use several Chrome or Edge profiles, check each one. If you sync the browser with an account, remove the permission while signed in, otherwise another computer may still hold it and keep receiving the same messages.
How do I know the ads come from Pushcollection.net?
Look for notifications from pushcollection.net. That is the trace Pushcollection.net leaves, and it shows up as desktop notifications. Ads that appear on every site, including ones that never carried ads before, point to something on your PC or in the browser rather than to the sites themselves.
A quick test is a private window, where extensions are off by default: if the ads disappear there, an extension is responsible. If they appear even with the browser closed, the source is a notification permission or a program in Windows.
An ad showed a phone number and I called it. What now?
The number belongs to scammers, not to Microsoft or an antivirus company. If you only talked, hang up and do not call back. If you let them connect to the PC, disconnect it from the internet, uninstall the remote access program they used, such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer, ScreenConnect or UltraViewer, and run a full and offline scan.
If you paid or gave bank details, call your bank at once on the number printed on your card. Change any passwords you typed while they were connected, and report the call.
Will Focus or Do not disturb stop the notifications?
Only for as long as it is on. Do not disturb in Windows 11 holds back notifications from all apps, including browsers, and releases them to the notification centre later. The site still has permission and the messages still arrive.
Use the browser's notification settings to remove the site instead: once its permission is gone, it cannot send anything, whatever Windows is set to. Keep Do not disturb for what it is meant for, such as meetings, presentations and quiet hours.
Did clicking Allow install anything on my PC?
No. Allowing notifications stores a permission in the browser and nothing else. No file is downloaded and no program is added to Windows, which is also why antivirus scans find nothing. The risk comes later, from the notifications themselves: they lead to scam pages, fake updates and phishing forms.
Remove the permission in each browser where you allowed it. If you clicked a notification and downloaded something afterwards, delete that file and run a Microsoft Defender full scan and offline scan.
Will Fortect remove Pushcollection.net?
No program removes Pushcollection.net itself, because there is nothing on the PC to remove: the notifications come through a permission saved in the browser, and only the browser's settings take it away, as the steps above show.
What Fortect can do is check the rest of Windows. Its free scan looks for malware, unwanted programs and damaged system files, which is useful if you clicked the ads, downloaded something from the pages they opened, or are not sure what else changed on the PC.
If the scan finds nothing and the notifications stopped after you removed the permission, this problem is solved. Use Microsoft Defender as a second opinion whenever you have downloaded files from pages like these.
Sources
- Distilled: Say goodbye to annoying notification requests (unless you want them) (read October 6, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Phishing (read October 6, 2026)
- Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 6, 2026)