Pushpush.net ads: what it is and how to remove it
Pushpush.net is the page causing questionable notifications and affecting the time online due to changes in web browser settings. This domain displays nothing besides pop-ups, other shady messages and tries to trick visitors into allowing the additional content or subscribing to more browser notifications.
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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Pushpush.net ads: summary
| Distribution | Deceptive pages, freeware bundling methods, peer-to-peer sharing sites[2] include additional scripts triggering downloads of useless PUPs. Other browser-based threats can install such intruders on the already infected machines |
|---|---|
| Name | Pushpush.net |
| Type | Adware/ Push notifications virus |
| Symptoms | Advertisements not originating from the site appears on the web browser and causes additional pop-up ads, banners, redirects to suspicious commercial pages. Interaction with domains triggers push notifications and affects the time online significantly |
| Main issues | Ad-supported sites expose the visitor to possibly malicious content and trigger direct downloads of malicious programs. Commercial pages use ad-tracking techniques and can lead to issues with privacy or identity theft, third-party company involvement in collecting personal information |
| 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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| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
|---|---|
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Domains | pushpush.net |
| Ads shown as | Desktop notifications |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| Installed on the PC | Nothing; a browser notification permission only |
| First seen | 18 December 2019 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is Pushpush.net ads dangerous?
From our report of Dec 2019 · not reviewed since
Pushpush.net is the page tricking you into choosing the Allow button so push notifications can get displayed
Pushpush.net is the page causing questionable notifications and affecting the time online due to changes in web browser settings.
This domain displays nothing besides pop-ups, other shady messages and tries to trick visitors into allowing the additional content or subscribing to more browser notifications. Unfortunately, any interaction with commercial material appearing on the screen leads to visiting malicious URL addresses and redirects to more sites involving push notifications.
Even pressing the button which says "Not Now" or "Block" counts as agreement, and in a matter of minutes, your screen becomes flooded with notifications and banners.
This is not a Pushpush.net virus, but the behavior of this adware is extremely annoying and intrusive. Besides pop-ups and commercial content coming out of nowhere, after the infiltration of the PUP, users encounter direct Desktop push notifications appearing on the screen when the main browser is closed.
It happens each time when the PC is rebooted and cannot be easily stopped. Potentially unwanted programs are known for silently installing other programs and in-browser content to affect the system cleaning process and the performance of infected machines in general.
Pushpush.net is the intruder capable of modifying settings of the browser and obtaining information about you, including browsing history, online searching preferences, and personal details. When you click the Allow button, it counts as an automatic agreement to receive notifications, pop-ups, and other content.
Clicking on such banners, commercial pages, and redirects generate views that can be monetized. Since this is the main goal of ad-supported programs, you get to experience dozens of pop-ups at the time from Pushpush.net or any related advertising services. Additionally, push notifications that come directly to your desktop display content from foreign sites, news portals, and questionable publishers.
Pushpush.net developers, as any other PUP distributors, use pay-per-click schemes and ad-tracking functions to achieve their goals of making money from their visitors and internet users. There is nothing that potentially unwanted programs could give for the user. Additionally, you may notice these changes on the machine when adware is running in the background:
The existence of the Pushpush.net virus can diminish your time online significantly because pop-ups and redirects create many processes in the background and create crashes of the system, performance, and speed issues. You should be careful with all the content because clicking anywhere can easily reroute your traffic to malicious pages and lead to malware infiltration without your knowledge.
Pushpush.net triggers downloads of other programs and malicious programs besides delivering you malvertising campaign material and dropping cookies, collecting information using other methods. You should try to protect personal information and clean the system as soon as possible, so no additional modifications get made that can affect the PC in a more significant way.
The best way to remove Pushpush.net and the adware or different PUPs that cause issues with your device is a full scan on the system with anti-malware tools and security software that is capable of detecting intruders, malicious files and possibly dangerous applications. Since many other intruders can run in the background, this method allows you to spot and delete them all entirely from the machine.
When you focus on Pushpush.net removal, don't forget about web browsers and in-browser content that gets installed without your knowledge and permission. You may need to delete extensions or apps manually and possibly repair some system files.
You can reset web browsers fully and get rid of the content associated with Pushpush.net adware this way or manually delete each suspicious intruder, change notification, and other default settings. You can find a helpful guide below. Also, for system performance, get or a similar cleaner and check for affected registry entries or startup preferences and system files.
- changed appearance of the web browser;
- default homepage and new tab gets set to Pushpush.net or another page;
- browser extensions, applications, tools, and different content gets installed behind your back;
- system messages, pop-ups on the browser promote utilities, freeware, and other PUPs.
From our report of Dec 2019 · not reviewed since
Third-party installation setups hide adware infections
The most effective way to deliver potentially unwanted programs is to involve other programs and freeware distributors.
Such intruders get bundled with software and find the way on machines without requiring any permission. The unpacking of these extra applications is not occurring, and you don't get notified about the PUP installation. Unless you choose Advanced or Custom installation options.
Peer-to-peer sharing sites or torrent services also include such pre-bundled packages and distributes PUPs without fully disclosing the fact. You should either avoid such services and pages where software is downloaded for free or always pay close attention to sources, developers, and distributors of applications. Custom options allow you to de-select any of those extras, so experts always recommend staying away from Quick installations.
This is one of many domains that trigger multiple windows and redirects to URL addresses where malware gets spread too. Yous should exit any redirect that occurs and try to not click on anything that can lead to download or installation of PUPs. Be careful online because you never can be sure that content is safe.
From our report of Dec 2019 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Pushpush.net
- You should remove Pushpush.net with a proper anti-malware tool that scans the machine fully and eliminates all PUP-related files or applications
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How to remove Pushpush.net ads
How to stop Pushpush.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 pushpush.net from Chrome's notification list
Open More (the three dots) > Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, or paste
chrome://settings/content/notificationsinto the address bar.Under Allowed to send notifications, open the menu next to
pushpush.netand choose Remove or Block, and do the same for any other address you do not recognise.Next to Not allowed to send notifications, click Add and enter pushpush.net, so the site cannot ask again. The menus are the same in Chrome on Windows 11 and Windows 10, and each Chrome profile keeps 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
Your browser can get significantly affected, so reset Chrome completely to change the alterations made behind your back
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 pushpush.net from Edge's notification list
Edge stores its own permission list, separate from Chrome's, and it is often the browser behind these pop-ups on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Site permissions > All permissions > Notifications, or paste
edge://settings/content/notifications. Removepushpush.netfrom Allowed, then add it under Not allowed to send notifications. Notifications that show the Edge logo come from this list.
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 pushpush.net from Firefox's notification permissions
In Firefox the permission sits in Settings > Permissions and data > Notifications (in older versions Privacy & Security > Notifications > Settings). Select
pushpush.netin the list, click Remove Website, and confirm with Save Changes.Firefox only shows these notifications while it is open, so if they stopped after closing Firefox, this is the browser to clean. The steps are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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)
Go through the applications and extensions installed on the browser to find shady additions
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.
Delete from macOS
You need to remove Pushpush.net from the system entirely to end unwanted behavior
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Then, whichever browser you use
Step 2: Scan the PC if you downloaded anything from the ads
Most people who only saw the notifications can skip this step. If a notification or the page it opened made you download or run a file, delete the file and run a full scan, then a Microsoft Defender Offline scan.
In Windows 11 and Windows 10 open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now. The PC restarts and the scan takes about 15 minutes, so save your work first.
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.
Get rid of the annoying Pushpush.net Ads
Pushpush.net virus is not the real malware that could be considered dangerous for your machine or privacy.
However, when the PUP runs on the PC for a long time, it can affect parts of the system and files in various folders, crucial settings, or even damage your data.
You should focus on Pushpush.net removal as soon as you notice those redirects and pop-ups appearing on the screen. The sooner you react, the better because adware may run in the background before it starts showing intrusive content and affect the performance.
When you decide to remove Pushpush.net, get a proper anti-malware tool, and scan the system fully so all the PUPs and adware-related files get indicated as dangerous and can be fully terminated. Also, remember to go through settings of the web browsing tools and change notification preferences on each of those.
Uninstall from Windows
Fix issues regarding the adware and follow the guide to get rid of Pushpush.net
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
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 Pushpush.net ads
Why do I get notifications from pushpush.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 pushpush.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 pushpush.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.
The pushpush.net notification said my PC is infected. Is it true?
No. Notifications from pushpush.net are adverts written to look like system messages. A website cannot scan your files, so it has no way to know whether your PC is infected; it shows the same warning to everyone who allowed its notifications. Real Windows Security messages name Windows Security in the bottom line, not a browser and a website.
If you want to be sure, open Windows Security from the Start menu and run a quick scan there. Then remove pushpush.net from the browser's notification settings so the fake warnings stop arriving. Do not call any number or buy anything the notification or its page suggests.
What is Pushpush.net?
Pushpush.net is a push-notification spam site, a kind of adware. It earns money by showing desktop notifications, and each view, click or redirect pays whoever runs it. It is not something people usually choose; it arrives through a free download, a fake button or a misleading prompt.
Pushpush.net does not encrypt files or take control of Windows, but its ads are sold to anyone, including scam operators, so they can lead to fake virus warnings and unwanted downloads. The steps in this guide remove it from Windows and from each browser.
Why does pushpush.net keep showing up?
There are two possible reasons. If it appears as desktop notifications, a browser on this PC was given permission to receive them from pushpush.net, usually through a misleading prompt. That permission stays until you remove it in the browser's site settings.
If it appears as tabs or redirects, an ad on a site you visit is opening it, or an extension or program on the PC is. Test a private window: if pushpush.net never appears there, an extension is the likely cause. The plan above covers each case.
Do I have to change settings in every browser?
Only in the browsers that allowed pushpush.net, but checking all of them takes a minute and is worth it. We saw the notifications in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Chrome and Edge keep their notification lists under site settings, and Firefox under Privacy & Security > Permissions.
Remove pushpush.net and any other unfamiliar site from each list, then turn off new notification requests if you do not need them. Remember that every browser profile has its own list, so a second profile can keep the messages coming after you clean the first.
Are the pop-ups I see really from Pushpush.net?
Compare them with the details in the table above. Pushpush.net produces desktop notifications, and the clearest sign of it is notifications from pushpush.net. Other adware looks similar, so check the name of the sending site at the bottom of a notification, the address in the tab that opened, or the newest entries on the extensions page.
If those match, this guide fits. If you see a different name, the same kind of steps apply, but remove the item you actually find rather than guessing.
My scan found nothing, but the ads continue. Why?
Because the source may not be a file a scanner looks for. Browser notifications are a permission stored in the browser, and many adware extensions are not flagged because they come from an official store.
Some ad-supported programs are only reported if you enable detection of potentially unwanted apps. So a clean scan does not mean the job is done. Check each browser's notification permissions and extension list by hand, and turn on Potentially unwanted app blocking in Windows Security before scanning again.
Can an adware pop-up infect my PC just by appearing?
No. A pop-up, a notification or a new tab is only a web page or a message. It cannot run programs on Windows by itself, provided the browser and Windows are up to date. Infection needs a step from you:
- running a downloaded file
- installing an extension
- giving a stranger remote access
That is why scam pages work so hard to make you click. Close such pages with the tab's X or by closing the browser, not with buttons inside the page, which may start a download.
Is it safe to click Block or Allow on a notification prompt?
Clicking Block is safe; it only tells the browser not to show notifications from that site. Clicking Allow is not dangerous to your files either, but it gives the site a channel to your desktop that spam sites abuse at once.
The prompt itself is part of the browser, so you can trust its buttons. What you cannot trust is the text on the page around it. If a page explains why you must click Allow, choose Block or close the tab.
Will Fortect remove Pushpush.net?
No program removes Pushpush.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
- Wikipedia: Adware (read October 6, 2026)
- Techterms: p2p (read October 6, 2026)
- Virusai: Virusai (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)