How to Enable or Disable Opera GX Adblock

You can turn on the built-in adblocker right from the address bar

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Key notes

  • Easy setup panel in Opera GX lets you turn adblocker on or off in just a couple of clicks.
  • You can fine-tune adblocker or enable it from the Privacy section in the Settings window.
how to disable opera gx adblock

Opera GX can block ads, but many users are wondering how to disable Opera GX adblock. Many websites might not work properly with adblock enabled and this is the reason why many want to turn it off.

This is pretty simple to do, and in today’s guide we’ll show you how to do that in just a couple of steps, so keep reading if you want to learn more.

Does Opera GX automatically block ads?

While Opera GX has a built-in ad blocker, it doesn’t automatically block ads, and it needs to be manually enabled.

How do I turn on or off the Opera GX adblocker?

1. Use the adblock icon

  1. Click the shield icon in the address bar.
     
  2. Next, enable Block Ads option.
  3. After doing that, the adblock will be enabled for all websites.

While these steps enable adblock on all websites, you can’t disable it for all pages using this method.

2. Use Easy setup panel

  1. Open the Easy setup panel by clicking its icon in the top right corner.
     
  2. Scroll down to the Privacy & Security section.
  3. Enable or disable the Block ads option.

3. Change privacy protection settings

  1. Click the Opera icon in the top left corner and choose Settings from the drop-down list.
  2. Locate the Privacy protection section. It should be on the top of the page.
  3. Enable or disable Block ads and surf the web up to three times faster.

How to disable Opera GX adblock for YouTube?

  1. Open YouTube. Click the adblock icon.
  2. Next, click on Turn off for this site.
  3. Check if YouTube has been added to the list of exceptions.

Tips & tricks for better protection against ads and online tracking

  • Use a reliable third-party ad blocker such as uBlock Origin and enable the Do Not Track feature in your browser.
  • Use a privacy-focused and secure browser, such as Firefox, Brave, or Tor. For an additional layer of privacy, it’s always a good idea to use a VPN.
  • Disable cookies or at least clear them regularly. Alternatively, you can use the private browsing mode.
  • Use a privacy-focused search engine that doesn’t collect your data, such as DuckDuckGo or StartPage.

As you can see, it’s pretty simple to enable or disable adblock on Opera GX, and the fastest way is from the Easy setup panel, but you can also do it from the settings page. To learn more about this feature, we have an in-depth guide on Opera GX adblocker, so we encourage you to check it out.

We also did Opera adblock and uBlock Origin comparison and even though built-in adblocker is solid, many reported that Opera GX adblock isn’t working on YouTube.

Do you use Opera GX adblock or do you prefer third-party solutions? Let us know in the comments below.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.