@simb1973 said in Sites showing Ad Blocker active when it isn't... using VPN Pro:

I usually watch History Channel documentaries using Proton VPN to get America-only ones from the UK.

Whenever I now access them using Opera's VPN Pro, the site tells me my ad blocker is on, even when it isn’t. No extensions I have block ads, or pop-ups. Proton VPN never had this issue.

Why does VPN Pro block me from watching shows when it is supposed to bypass geoblocking? The basic Opera VPN doesn't stop me watching shows on the same channel on my iPad, only the Pro version does on my PC.

How can I make sure this problem goes away?

Some websites employ sophisticated techniques to detect ad blockers. They can use various methods like analyzing the behavior of scripts or checking for known ad-blocking software signatures. It's possible that these detection methods are incorrectly identifying your VPN Pro or other aspects of your browsing setup as an ad blocker.
Check if you have any browser extensions installed that might be causing conflicts or triggering ad-blocker detections. Sometimes, certain extensions, even if not explicitly labeled as ad blockers, can interfere with website functionality and lead to false positives.