Ublock Unblock Element Full _verified_
If you have accidentally blocked a legitimate part of a website using uBlock Origin's "Block Element" tool, you can easily reverse this through the How to Unblock a Specific Element Open the Dashboard : Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser toolbar, then click the gears/settings icon (Dashboard) in the bottom-right of the popup. Locate Your Filters : Click on the "My filters" tab at the top. Find the Rule
Navigate to My Filters: Select the "My filters" tab at the top of the dashboard. This tab contains every custom rule you have created using the element picker. ublock unblock element full
Identify and delete the specific line of code (rule) associated with the website in question. If you have accidentally blocked a legitimate part
: Go back to the website and refresh it to see the unblocked element. Advanced Options The Logger Remove YouTube's "Confirm you're not a bot" popup
Common Use Cases
- Remove YouTube's "Confirm you're not a bot" popup (when it gets stuck):
www.youtube.com###dialog - Remove empty whitespace left after an ad is blocked:
##.ad-container-placeholder - Remove a cookie consent wall that won't go away:
##.cookie-consent-banner
- Click the trash can icon next to the line, or simply delete the text.
- Important: Do not just delete the content; delete the entire line.
- Unblocking elements (remove/hide rules or whitelist requests) A) Remove a cosmetic rule created earlier:
| Feature | Element Zapper (Lightning Bolt) | Element Picker (Eyedropper) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Icon | Lightning bolt (on the bottom row) | Eyedropper (on the bottom row) | | Persistence | Temporary only. Lasts until you refresh the page. | Permanent. Saved to "My filters." | | Use case | Removing a one-time annoyance (e.g., a survey popup). | Permanently removing recurring elements (e.g., a sidebar ad). | | Unblock method | Just refresh the page. | Must edit "My filters" (Part 3 above). |