Opera GX Adblock is Not Working on YouTube [Fixed]

Using a dedicated adblock extension usually helps

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opera gx adblock not working on youtube
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Opera GX adblock not working on YouTube? This can ruin your experience, but we’ll show you how to fix it in just a few simple steps.

What can I do if Opera GX adblock is not working on YouTube?

1. Check if YouTube is on the exclusions list

  1. Click the Menu icon in the top left corner and choose Settings.
    menu settings opera GX
  2. Search for adblock and then select Manage exceptions.
    adblock search manage exceptions opera gx
  3. Locate YouTube on the list, and click the Menu icon on the right side. Choose Remove.
    remove youtube exceptions opera GX

2. Update adblocker lists

  1. Type opera://settings/adBlockerLists in the Opera GX search bar.adblocker lists address in opera gx
  2. Hit the Update button.update adblocker lists button in opera gx
  3. Go back to YouTube and see if you still get ads.

3. Update Opera GX

  1. Open Opera GX.
  2. Click on the Opera Menu in the top-left corner.opera gx menu icon
  3. Select Update & Recovery.opera gx update and recovery
  4. Click Check for updates.wait for opera gx to check for updates
  5. If an update is available, click Update Now.
  6. Restart the browser to apply changes and go to YouTube to check if ads are now blocked.

4. Clear cache and cookies

  1. Click on the Opera Menu and go to Settings.opera gx settings
  2. Scroll down to Privacy & Security and click Clear browsing data.opera gx privacy and security settings
  3. In the dialog box, check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Only clear Browsing history if you have your passwords and credentials backed up.clear data opera gx
  4. Select Clear data.
  5. Restart Opera GX and check if YouTube ads are still showing.

5. Use an adblocker add-on

  1. Go to uBlock Origin extension page.
  2. Click on Add to Opera button.
    add to opera ublock extension opera GX
  3. Wait for the extension to install, then enable it and go bak to YouTube.

For the most part,  Opera GX’s ad blocker is reliable, but at times, it won’t block YouTube ads. The broadcasting platform declared war on adblockers and it’s doing its best to force ads through.

Making sure your browser is up to date and checking the inclusion list are essential steps if you want to prevent this.

And if you’re still struggling, you can install a third-party adblock add-on. Ublock Origin is a great choice that might block ads that pass through Opera GX.

We hope that with the steps above Opera GX is now working on YouTube. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask in the comment section below.

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Claire Moraa

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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She's driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft's products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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