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    Adblock Plus Not Working On Certain Sites With Chrome?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Drew1, Oct 4, 2019.

  1. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use this as chrome add on. I notice not only does the adblock plus not show up in my chrome... but its like you need to hit that 3 dot in order to see it. Did chrome change recently?


    When im on sites like ebay, its turned off. How do i turn it back on? Back then i would click it and turn on/off for certain sites if i wanted to.
     
  2. joluke

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    Use ublock. It's lightweight and way better than adblock plus and gets the job done
     
  3. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Never heard of that. But did chrome change or something with the layout? Why is the adblockplus icon not shown near the favorite logo?
     
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    Adblock plus as become a crap. Doesn't do anything and doesn't block certain items. Ublock origins is a known extra for chrome and way more reliable than adblock plus. And it's way MORE light on computer resources than adblock plus. Here is the official link for it: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=pt-PT

    Make sure you remove adblock plus before installing it

    Here is a comparison of adblock plus vs ublock origin:

    https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/uBlock-vs.-ABP:-efficiency-compared

    As you can see, ublock is way better
     
  5. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Use this one...it works great for YT and ads sites from my limited using right now.

    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-auto-ad-block-aut/cdonkchimbachgaedhogkfdebillfnif

    This one works so far for me. I got tired of YT and sites ads covering up sites when I try to get to them. And uBlock I trust that as much as Adblock Plus both poor ad blocker program for Chrome. The only other alternative is a "hosts" edited file that blocks adware sites. Look here..

    https://club.myce.com/t/hosts-file/311341
     
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    @joluke @StormJumper Can you use adblock adblockplus and ublock origin at the same time? would it cause any conflict or problems?
     
  8. joluke

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    Use only ublock origin.