The adblocker is not working topic (Opera for Desktops)

[Moolock01]

Moolock01 last edited by

In addition to adding a worse interface with tiny tabs that are difficult to click now if you try to use a magnet link opera crashes and you have to open it again.

[zFurtim]

zFurtim last edited by leocg

the ad blocker keeps letting ads through on spotify

when an ad has got through there is no sound but once the ad is finished the ad stays there and when i select a new song it restarts the ad

[niraj-kumar-goswami]

niraj-kumar-goswami last edited by

It’s been three versions the ad blocker in Opera One is not working. The versions were 100.0.4815.47, 100.0.4815.54 and 100.0.4815.76. I turned on the ad blocker and block tracker also turned off the acceptable ad. After that the ads are showing in as shown in the attachment. It’s really irratating to watch with ads. Please fix the ad blocker. I am using the Opera One version 100.0.4815.30, because the ad blocker of this version is working. Also it’s my sixth time for complaining for ad blocker issue. But the problem was not fixed.

[DarthGTB]

DarthGTB last edited by

I've got the same bug here, and opened a bug report in their official issue tracker

But the issue was marked as "done" without any explanation:

https://opera.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/9/BS-63693

This sound a lot like ad companies paying Opera to not block some ads. It would explain why we can't change the search bar in Speed Dial to the engine we set as default

If this doesn't get solved by the time I get back from my holidays, I guess I'll have two options: using another browser or turning off the built-in ad blocker and installing AdGuard on Opera

[DarthGTB]

DarthGTB last edited by

More evidence of this bug: outlook.com

[hemingway003]

hemingway003 last edited by

I think YouTube/Google fights itself with adblocks so its not Opera fault. But Opera should fix it.

[u4r4l]

u4r4l @hemingway003 last edited by

@hemingway003 It looks like this, but the plugins still work

[RickCarroll]

RickCarroll last edited by

This new version of Opera - 27-07-2023 No longer seems to block ads on Youtube. Any solutions? That to me was it's best feature. Thanks.

[graywoulf]

graywoulf last edited by

So now I have the all new and modernized Opera browser which I am not crazy about. I don't know if the updated look has anything to do with it but right after the update, the Ad Blocker is not working on YouTube anymore. Is this due to the update or did YouTube find a workaround for ad blockers?

graywoulf

[A Former User]

A Former User @graywoulf last edited by

i think it's a problem with the update. I tried other browsers with adblock and they work just fine. also found a post asking about the same thing from 2021 (adblock not working, youtube saying your offline) but no solution over there either.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @graywoulf last edited by

@graywoulf Based on recent news, I guess it's the later.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23778879/youtube-videos-disabling-ad-blockers-detection

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-ad-blockers-three-strikes/

By the way, it's no that difficult for sites to bypass adblockers if they want.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @RickCarroll last edited by

@rickcarroll Try enabling opera://flags/#adblocker-anticv

[graywoulf]

graywoulf @leocg last edited by

@leocg Then its back to skipping ads again I guess. It was nice while it lasted.

graywoulf

[bovenbaas]

bovenbaas last edited by

For me (on Opera developer) add blocking in YT started to work again, a couple of days ago.

[ArchaicWarrior888]

ArchaicWarrior888 @graywoulf last edited by

@graywoulf Well YouTube has lost me as a viewer, there's no way their average content is worth the stupid, stupid ads they pump out - it's offensive to me. they are trash.

And in turn, why Opera if i can find another browser that actually blocks "the trash"

[operationode]

operationode last edited by

I noticed that and I add uBlock Origin > no more ad on YT

[graywoulf]

graywoulf @operationode last edited by

@operationode said in Ad block not working on YouTube after update.:

I noticed that and I add uBlock Origin > no more ad on YT

Thank you very much for that tip. It works like a charm on YT.

graywoulf

[ArchaicWarrior888]

ArchaicWarrior888 @ArchaicWarrior888 last edited by

I'll give Opera 3 days to fix this otherwise I'll be looking for a new trustworthy browser.

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[Jafarius]

Jafarius last edited by leocg

Your "ad blocker" doesn't work! After the last update you broke everything! When I start Youtube I see ads, ads, more ads!

[graywoulf]

graywoulf @ArchaicWarrior888 last edited by

@archaicwarrior888 said in Ad block not working on YouTube after update.:

I'll give Opera 3 days to fix this otherwise I'll be looking for a new trustworthy browser.

Add uBlock Origin to your Opera browser and there will be no more ads on YT and other web sites as well. Just Google it and add it to your Opera browser. It is easy to do and it works great!

graywoulf