# WCAG 2.2 – 2.2.4 Interruptions

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.2 Enough Time
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Interruptions such as pop-ups and notifications can be postponed or turned off. Only emergencies may interrupt.

## How to get it right

Do not show newsletter pop-ups and notices unprompted. Offer a “pause notifications” setting.

## Who benefits

- People with cognitive disabilities
- Blind people
- People with attention deficits

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-2-4/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/interruptions)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#interruptions)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._