Notifications Not Showing or Appearing Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Notifications not showing due to Focus assist or disabled app permissions. Turn off Focus assist and enable notifications for specific apps.

Fix

Disable Focus Assist

Settings → System → Focus assist → Off

Enable App Notifications

Settings → System → Notifications → Turn on notifications

Restart Notification Service

Restart-Service WpnUserService

Check Do Not Disturb

Action Center → Disable Do Not Disturb

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