<![CDATA[Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly]]>The built-in adblock does not hide all the ads, for example Facebook sponsored posts are not being hidden.

It needs the option to subscribe to be able to subscribe to filters lists of user's choice.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/41175/built-in-adblock-doesn-t-work-correctlyRSS for NodeSat, 11 Apr 2026 09:28:12 GMTTue, 02 Jun 2020 13:59:02 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:15:25 GMT]]>@sbernecchia

Your points may or may not hold truth
In the end, it's up to the user.
In my case, the addon ability overweights the app's... weight and unstability.

The block element function of uBlock, for instance, allows me to remove so much about the pages I visit frequently, that it gets more lightweight than Opera
I can even remove paywalls !

Well...

What we probably agree on is: good bye Opera

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/259165https://forums.opera.com/post/259165Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:15:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:36:12 GMT]]>I have found that firefox doesn't work correctly on some sites, has sometimes huge memory usage, the latest user interface is ugly, it has issue playing videos on some sites, and the mobile version is slow. I don't recommend using firefox. Instead I recommend using another chromium based fork, like vivaldi or brave.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/258978https://forums.opera.com/post/258978Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:36:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:17:54 GMT]]>I also recommend Firefox, for the exact same reason:
It supports the uBlock addon, which allows to block any element on the page.
It also supports custom ad list and tracking list.

Opera is way behind on this area. Way behind. A lost war

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/258685https://forums.opera.com/post/258685Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:17:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:04:56 GMT]]>@jechf hi, OP here. I grew tired of Opera support pretending they are going to do something with issues related to Android and desktop versions of Opera and switched to Vivaldi on both platforms - totally recommend it! It's the same webpage rendering engine (at least on desktop) but much more configuration options! As for Android - not only its built-in adblock allows you configure what to block, how, where as well as import adblock lists from the sources you specify, but also allows you to have an external ad-blocking app (like AdGuard) filtering https traffic of Vivaldi (which Opera doesn't allow for some reason and prevents you from browsing pages!). Give it a try!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/258588https://forums.opera.com/post/258588Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:04:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:08:30 GMT]]>Is August 2021 and ads are still showing up on Opera for Android with the blocker enabled.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/258557https://forums.opera.com/post/258557Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:08:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:29:18 GMT]]>The funny thing about this debacle is on actual youtube video it pretends to respect whatever by auto mute the video and require you to click on it, even though the ad immediately preceding it blasts at full volume automatically.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/231207https://forums.opera.com/post/231207Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:29:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:17:39 GMT]]>@naheed I mentioned earlier that the so called "acceptable ads" is disabled and ads are still showing.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230771https://forums.opera.com/post/230771Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:17:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:24:15 GMT]]>I think only a few ads can be disabled by just turning off Acceptable Ads.
But I have seen various threads on the same topic and seen no solution from the Opera side.
Opera needed to dissolve this issue.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230764https://forums.opera.com/post/230764Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:24:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:33:40 GMT]]>I guess that AI is set to manage the Cohorts, Samsung Internet may have something similar. A good metered approach will be the IBA opt-out status from https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230553https://forums.opera.com/post/230553Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:33:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:42:57 GMT]]>I reported this bug even before posting this here, it didn't change anything and they didn't provide any link to track the bug status. They also mentioned they will not respond to any bug reports and that to get more help I should visit these official forums.

So here we are, half a year later...

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230515https://forums.opera.com/post/230515Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:42:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:13:58 GMT]]>@Lord-Blizzard Opera Android browser doesnt allow us to add filter by ourselves. If you want it, unfortunately you will need to download firefox android browser and once you open it, you can download ublock origin or another adblock extension. I agree with you that Opera android browser should add this feature, but we cant do nothing about it.
My suggestion for you to improve your feedback: open Opera android browser, click on settings, report a problem (the last option before the "About Opera" option). It will go to bugs.opera.com website. Describe on it the website page ads problem and everything. I think it is much faster to developers read comparing to here.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230400https://forums.opera.com/post/230400Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:13:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:28:38 GMT]]>It's been almost 5 months (4 months 21 days) since starting this topic and the Opera adblocker still doesn't work!!!

Why do you advertise this as a browser with adblocker if it doesn't have one?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/230184https://forums.opera.com/post/230184Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:28:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:43:06 GMT]]>I've noticed that the build in ad blocker doesn't work on youtube, the pre-roll video ads very frequently get through and banner ads is always there.

It's less noticeable on desktop if I have only build in blocker active. 3rd party extension like ublock origin completely remove any youtube ads however.

Is this an failure on build in adblocker or did Opera make some sort of deal with google to not block their ads?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/227150https://forums.opera.com/post/227150Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:43:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:03:35 GMT]]>Same with me, it is showing ads most of the times.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/224363https://forums.opera.com/post/224363Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:03:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:51:31 GMT]]>Hi, are there any updates on this? Thanks

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/224324https://forums.opera.com/post/224324Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:51:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:59:45 GMT]]>@Lord-Blizzard

I also use Android-wise adblock (AdAway)
Too bad it requires root...

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/220312https://forums.opera.com/post/220312Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:00:40 GMT]]>@miyukiwork

Of course I disabled the so called "Acceptable Ads". As far as I'm concerned, there's no such thing as "acceptable ads".

The Facebook and Google ads still appear. Sometimes ads appear also on other, random web pages. The perfect solution to this problem would be for Opera (for Android) to stop blocking user certificates so I could turn Opera adblock off completely and use a professional blocking app (AdGuard) which I can configure how I please.

It would be great for you as well because I would finally stop bothering you 🙂

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/220306https://forums.opera.com/post/220306Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:05:07 GMT]]>Custom filters... Good request.

Also, this adblock is detected by anti adblockers. Another problem to fix

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/219344https://forums.opera.com/post/219344Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:05:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:54:52 GMT]]>@Lord-Blizzard

Some ads can be disabled if you turn off Acceptable Ads. You can find it in O menu, Settings and tap "Ad blocking" text.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/218740https://forums.opera.com/post/218740Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:54:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:49:44 GMT]]>@Lord-Blizzard Absolutely do not mention people if you are not replying to them or you have authorization from them.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/218738https://forums.opera.com/post/218738Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:49:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:48:29 GMT]]>@miyukiwork Sure, although it's already been mentioned: Facebook sponsored posts and Google ads, so:

facebook.com, m.facebook.com, google.com, google.pl etc.

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You could probably just use existing filter lists available in any other adblockers like AdGuard or uBlock Origin.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/218737https://forums.opera.com/post/218737Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:48:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:30:41 GMT]]>@Lord-Blizzard

Sorry for the late reply.

If you let us know which web sites are having problems, we might be able to improve the filter.
Unfortunately, custom adblock filter is not supported in Opera for Android. We cannot promise any timeline or implementation of all user feature requests, but we listen to all feedback.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/218736https://forums.opera.com/post/218736Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:30:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:48:18 GMT]]>Whom do I have to bribe or whom do I have to sleep with to get a response regarding this trivial-to-fix issue???

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/218733https://forums.opera.com/post/218733Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:48:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Built-in adblock doesn't work correctly on Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:09:36 GMT]]>I honestly don't get, why is there no support yet? I posted this here over a month ago as well as reported a bug and not only it's not fixed (such a simple thing to fix!) but it's also being completely ignored. What is the purpose of even having these forums and bug reporting? This is seriously the worst customer support I've ever seen.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/216938https://forums.opera.com/post/216938Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:09:36 GMT