UBlock Origin Not Working on YouTube | How to Fix

If uBlock Origin is not working on YouTube, you’re not alone — YouTube has stepped up its ad-blocker detection. But uBlock Origin can still be effective with the right settings.

Here’s how to fix it:

🔧 Why uBlock Origin Isn’t Working on YouTube

YouTube has recently:

• Detected ad blockers (via JavaScript or server-side logic)

• Deliberately delayed or blocked videos

• Displayed “Ad blockers aren’t allowed” messages

But you can still bypass or block ads by tweaking uBlock Origin.

✅ How to Fix uBlock Origin Not Working on YouTube

🔹 1. Update uBlock Origin

An outdated version can’t handle YouTube’s latest tactics.

Steps:

1. Go to: chrome://extensions/ (or about:addons in Firefox)

2. Enable Developer Mode

3. Click Update

Then restart your browser.

🔹 2. Enable Advanced Mode + Extra Filter Lists

uBlock Origin has built-in filters that can handle YouTube ads.

💡 How to Enable:

1. Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser

2. Click the gear ⚙️ (Dashboard)

3. Go to “Filter lists” tab

4. Enable these:

• ✅ uBlock filters – Annoyances

• ✅ uBlock filters – Unbreak

• ✅ AdGuard Base

• ✅ AdGuard Annoyances

• ✅ AdGuard Tracking Protection

• ✅ EasyList

• ✅ EasyPrivacy

Then click “Update now” at the top.

Also Read : YouTube Customer Service Phone Number 24/7

🔹 3. Add Custom Filter to Block YouTube Ads

If regular filters aren’t working, manually add this:

📌 Custom filter rule:

Steps:

1. Go to Dashboard → “My filters”

2. Paste the rule above

3. Click Apply changes

This blocks a key ad script YouTube uses.

🔹 4. Use a YouTube Ad Blocking Script (Backup Option)

If YouTube still detects uBlock Origin, use additional tools like:

• SponsorBlock – skips in-video sponsors

• Return YouTube Dislike – not for ads, but helpful with other broken features

They work with uBlock Origin for full ad & annoyance control.

🔹 5. Try a Different Browser or Profile

YouTube is experimenting with ad detection only on Chrome or logged-in accounts.

Test:

• Use Firefox or Brave (privacy browsers)

• Try in incognito mode or logged out of your Google account

🔹 6. Use Invidious or Piped (Completely Ad-Free)

If you want a clean, no-ads experience without cat-and-mouse games:

• 🔗 Invidious

• 🔗 Piped

Just paste the YouTube URL into them — no ads, no tracking, open source.

⚠️ Notes

• AdBlock Plus and similar are much less effective now. Stick to uBlock Origin.

• YouTube is actively updating its detection daily. Sometimes, it’s a temporary issue — keep uBlock updated and watch filter updates.

• If you’re on mobile, consider YouTube Revanced (Android only) or use NewPipe.

✅ Summary