If you are having problems with uBlock Origin, one of the first things you should try is to update the filter lists.
Updating the latest filter lists in uBlock Origin helps prevent problems with websites or the ad blocker itself. More and more websites and services are trying to bypass ad blockers in order to still show advertisements. The major companies on the internet participate in this. The developers of filter lists respond to this by continually applying new filters. Here are some reasons.
- Advertising networks and trackers are constantly evolving. They find new ways to serve ads or collect user data. Regular updates ensure that the ad blocker remains effective against these new methods.
- Sometimes ad blockers can accidentally block legitimate website components, which can lead to malfunctioning websites. Updates to filter lists can solve such problems by refining the rules.
- Some advertisements may contain malicious software. Keeping filter lists up to date reduces the chance of users being exposed to such threats.
So there are several reasons to update the filter lists in uBlock Origin every now and then. This is how it works. By the way, if you find my tips useful, make an exception for PC tips in your adblocker.
Update uBlock Origin filter list to the latest version
To get started, open the browser in which you installed uBlock Origin as a browser extension. Click on “Open dashboard” at the bottom right.
Then first click on “Filter lists” and then click on the “Empty all caches” button. Clearing all caches in uBlock Origin will delete the stored copies of the filter lists and other relevant data that the extension uses to block ads and trackers.
To update all filter lists to the latest version, click the “Update Now” button. Also make sure that the “Automatically update filter lists” option is enabled.
All filter lists are now refreshed and uBlock Origin has the latest functionality to block ads and online trackers.
By updating the filter lists you may now be able to block certain advertisements. This way you can bypass any blockages.
I hope to have informed you with this. Thank you for reading!