Click on ABP icon on top right corner. Click on 'Show tabs on Flash and Java' and 'Disable everywhere'. Observe that updates are reflected in options page. Click on ABP icon on top right corner. Click on 'Show useful notifications'. Observed behaviour. Observe that updates are not reflected in options page even though actually it is updated. Microsoft Edge Adblock Plus not working I have 14393.187 build running on Windows 10. I installed adblockplus on edge from the store, but It is not blocking any ads.
If it isn't shown, try going to the View menu, and clicking on Toolbars Add-on Bar. See if the Adblock Plus icon is on the toolbar that appears. (The instructions for dragging the icon to another toolbar are in the article that I linked to.). If you can't see the AdBlock icon in the browser toolbar, first make sure that AdBlock is installed. If AdBlock is installed but you don't see the icon, follow these steps to un-hide it.
It can be very frustrating when an advertisement comes in the middle of watching videos on YouTube. For avoiding that, you can use an extension named Adblock. It blocks advertisements from appearing on YouTube.
However, lately, people started noticing that Adblock is not working on YouTube anymore.
Due to this, you will find advertisements frequently appearing in the middle of watching videos. It is certainly an annoying situation.
So, if and when Adblock is not working correctly on Youtube, you can try to resolve it following the fixes provided here.
Adblock not Working on YouTube: Try these Fixes
Before moving to the solutions, you need to ensure that your device receives a proper internet signal. Thereafter, read on the methods mentioned in the section below and apply them accordingly in order to resolve the problem.
Fix 1: Sign Out of the Gmail Account
It is noticed that Google plays ads on the basis of your past search on your account. Hence, re-logging into your Gmail account helps most of the users to stop showing ads on YouTube.
- First of all, click on the YouTube logo to move to the YouTube Home page. Now, tap on your account picture on the top-right corner of the system screen.
- Thereafter, select the Sign Out option from the drop-down list. Restart the system and click on the Sign-In option this time.
- After that, enter your email address and password in the respective fields. Now, try to play any videos on YouTube, we hope you’ll no longer see any ads on YouTube.
If this solution fails to resolve the problem, we have some other effective solutions to fix the issue.
Fix 2: Disable and Re-enable the Adblock Extension
Users, generally are annoyed at Adblock plus not working on YouTube and the prime reason is, it leads to unskippable, long ads. These ads last for a minute and a half while other ads can be skipped right after five seconds.
That is why a certain number of people have reported that they fixed the problem simply by disabling and then re-enabling the extension on the browser.
To do so, follow the steps below.
1.First, launch the Chrome web browser on your device. After that, copy the following command and paste it on the web browser.
chrome://extensions/
2. After entering the address, hit the Enter button to navigate to the Extension section. Thereafter, search for the Adblock Extension in this window and turn off it using the toggle switch.
3. Now, close all the tabs. Wait for a while and then toggle it back on.
Now try to play a video on YouTube and check whether the problem is resolved or not.
Fix 3: Update the Extension to the Latest Version
If the problem still persists then you need to update the Extension to its latest version. Most of the time, the updated version gets installed automatically on the browser. Otherwise, you need to install it manually.
Therefore, you need to remove the Extension by applying the steps explained above. Then, simply move to the Extension section and then install the latest version of Adblock by searching for it in the extension or add-on section.
Install the recent version and then set up the extension on the web browser to resolve the problem.
Fix 4: Update the Filter List Manually
Another solution is to update the Filter list of Adblock manually. Take these steps to do so.
- First of all, select the Adblock icon on the browser and right-click on it. After that, click on the Options section and then select the Filter option.
- Now, click on the Update Filter list. Wait until the process gets completed. After applying these steps you will notice that Adblock is now working properly on YouTube.
Hopefully, the above solutions helped you in resolving the problem.
Are you seeing unblocked ads while using AdBlock? You may want to use our 'Troubleshoot an Ad' option by clicking the [?] in the upper right-hand corner of the AdBlock menu. This option will help walk you through some basic troubleshooting steps. Note: This feature is only available in the desktop versions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
You can also walk through these basic troubleshooting steps manually if you’re concerned that AdBlock isn’t blocking ads properly:
Desktop:
In order to confirm that AdBlock is installed, check for AdBlock in the list of extensions installed in your browser:
- In Chrome or Opera, type about:extensions in the address bar.
- In Safari, go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
- In Edge, click More (...) > Extensions.
- In Firefox, open the Firefox menu, select Add-ons, and then click Extensions in the sidebar.
If AdBlock isn't installed, here's how to install and enable it.
Mobile:
In order to confirm that AdBlock is installed, on your mobile device, check for AdBlock in the list of installed apps or browser extensions:
On your iPhone or iPad, look for the AdBlock icon in your apps.
On your Android device using Firefox, look for AdBlock in your Firefox Add-ons list.
On your Android device using Samsung Internet browser, look for the AdBlock icon in your apps.
If AdBlock isn't installed, here's how to install and enable it.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s possible you’ve been infected with adware or other malware:
The same ad on every site you visit
Explicit or inappropriate ads on multiple websites
Multiple pop-ups and ads on multiple sites, even with an ad blocker enabled
Your browser’s homepage changing without your consent
A browser toolbar or extension that you don’t remember downloading
Follow these steps to check for and remove malware from your computer or mobile device. Even if you’re not sure it’s malware, it never hurts to scan for infections in order to keep yourself safe.
Desktop:
For Safari: Unlike in other browsers, it’s not possible to tell if AdBlock is paused by looking at the AdBlock icon in the menu, since it never changes color in Safari. To pause or unpause Adblock for Safari, see these instructions for disabling and reenabling AdBlock in Safari.
For all other browsers: In order to check if AdBlock is paused, look at the AdBlock icon in your browser toolbar. If the stop sign is green (in Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge) and the hand has changed to a thumbs-up, it means AdBlock is paused or you have allowed ads on the page or site.
Unpausing AdBlock is as simple as opening the AdBlock menu (by clicking on the AdBlock icon in your browser toolbar) and selecting “Resume blocking ads.”
For additional information, see: How do I remove a website from my allowlist (and block ads again)?
Mobile:
AdBlock on iPhone, iPad and Samsung Internet don't have a pause feature. The only way to disable AdBlock on these devices is to temporarily disable content blocking. Here’s how to check whether content blocking is enabled or AdBlock is paused on mobile:
In iOS, open Settings > Safari > Content Blockers to confirm your content blocking settings. If you don’t see a Content Blockers option in your Safari settings menu, it means you most likely don’t have AdBlock installed. If AdBlock isn't installed, here's how to install and enable it.
In Samsung Internet Browser, Tap the browser menu (the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner). You should see an option for View without content blocker. If you don't see the option View without content blocker, it means you most likely don't have AdBlock installed. If AdBlock isn't installed, here's how to install and enable it.
Firefox allows you to pause and unpause AdBlock from the browser. Tap the browser menu (the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner). And tap AdBlock. You should see Pause AdBlock if AdBlock is enabled. If AdBlock is disabled, you’ll see Unpause AdBlock. Tap Unpause AdBlock to re-enable AdBlock. If you don't see the AdBlock menu option, it means you most likely don't have AdBlock installed. If AdBlock isn't installed, here's how to install and enable it.
In Safari and Firefox, private mode doesn't disable extensions, so there's nothing special you need to do to use AdBlock in private mode.
In Chrome and Microsoft Edge, extensions don't run in private or incognito mode by default. You need to enable them. Here’s how:
Chrome:
Type chrome://extensions in the address bar.
Under AdBlock in the extensions list, click Details.
Scroll down and click the toggle switch next to Allow in incognito to on.
Microsoft Edge:
Click the More (...) button and select Extensions.
Point to the AdBlock button and select Settings (the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner)
Scroll down and check Allow for InPrivate Browsing (if it’s already checked, that means it’s enabled. You’re all set!)
If you’re only seeing ads occasionally, and they’re not annoying or intrusive, you may be seeing Acceptable Ads. AdBlock doesn’t block these ads by default (here’s why we choose not to block non-intrusive ads).
In order to see your Acceptable Ads settings, open the AdBlock menu (by clicking the AdBlock icon in your upper right-hand corner of your browser) and select the gear icon to open the General Options page.
If you’re seeing ads on websites that previously didn’t have ads, there may be an issue with your filter lists. A good first step in troubleshooting filter list issues is to perform a manual update. For guidance on updating your filter lists, please see our knowledge base article: How do I manually update my filter lists?
If you have more than one ad blocker enabled, disable all but one of them. You might think more ad blockers = more blocked ads, but many ad blockers can interfere with each other’s functionality, making it more difficult to block ads. If you’re not sure whether you have more than one ad blocker installed, follow our instructions for checking to see if AdBlock is installed. You should find any other ad blockers in the same places: How can I check whether AdBlock is installed?
It may seem like a silly question, but there are a lot of ad blockers with very similar names out there. If you’re using Adblock Plus or another similarly named ad blocker, you’ll need to follow their instructions for troubleshooting unblocked ads. If you’re unsure, follow our instructions for checking whether AdBlock is installed to confirm which ad blocker you’re currently using.