To avoid "unblocking" headaches in the future, add a comment to your filters in the "My filters" tab. Type a # followed by a description, like this: # This hides the annoying pop-up on NewsSite.com newssite.com##.popup-overlay
If you have cleared the "My Filters" rule and the element is still missing, the issue might not be your custom block.
Hard refresh the broken website.
5. Pro-Tips for Precise Filtering (Avoid Future Accidental Blocks)
Click the (it looks like a small clipboard or list icon). A new window will open. Keep the Logger window open and refresh the target webpage . ublock unblock element full
: Custom block rules typically look like example.com##.element-name . Delete the line (or lines) associated with that block.
Click the line to see which specific rule is hiding the element. You can then choose to "Static Filter" a counter-rule or simply go delete the offending line in your "My filters" tab. 5. Why "Unblock Element" Might Not Be Working
Look for the small "cloud" or "undo" arrow icon at the bottom of the popup.
: Look for a line that starts with the website's URL (e.g., example.com##.ad-banner ). To avoid "unblocking" headaches in the future, add
The search term reveals a common pain point: powerful tools can have powerful consequences. The good news is that uBlock Origin is one of the most transparent, user-controllable blockers ever made. Nothing is permanently deleted; every filter is just a line of text you can delete.
: Click the uBlock Origin extension icon in your browser toolbar, then click the eyedropper icon (Element Picker). Alternatively, right-click any asset on the page and select Block element... from the context menu.
Clicking this will immediately revert the last element you hid using the "Zap" or "Picker" tool. 2. The Permanent Fix: Edit "My Filters"
: Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser and click the gears icon (or the black header/title bar) to open the settings. Access "My filters" : Navigate to the "My filters" tab at the top of the dashboard. Locate and Delete the Rule Keep the Logger window open and refresh the target webpage
This will instantly revert the last cosmetic filter you created. The Permanent Fix: Managing Your Filter List
It is easy to get overzealous with the Element Picker. If you accidentally block a critical login button, a navigation menu, or an entire video player, you will need to "unblock" that element. Because the element is now invisible, you cannot simply right-click it to bring it back. You must delete the rule from your dashboard. Step 1: Open uBlock Origin Settings
If you have used the to create a rule and want to reverse it, this is the most reliable method.