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? 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 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. 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 while the extension is installed.

What is the best adblock extension for Opera GX?

uBlock is currently one of the most used, and we have a side-by-side comparison of Adblock and uBlock to make it easier to choose.

Wrapping up

Opera GX’s adblocker is solid – blocks most ads and is easy to  enable/disable .

However, YouTube is doing its best to force people to watch their ads. However, switching to YouTube Premium is not the only option (at least not yet): updating and tweaking settings still works.

Let us know whether you are still experiencing the issue after trying these solutions in the comments section below.

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Claire Moraa

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Windows Software Expert

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.