Note: Zapper rules are completely temporary and will disappear the moment you reload the webpage. Advanced Management: Exception Filters
If you blocked the element a while ago and need to find it specifically, you’ll need to head into the settings.
If you’ve deleted your filters but the element is still gone, one of two things is happening:
If you broke a site, that’s the first place to check.
If a global filter list blocks an element across the entire internet using: ##.sponsored-content ublock unblock element full
Look for lines that start with the domain name of the site you’re on. For example: example.com##.sidebar-ad-container .
Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser toolbar. Zap: Click the lightning bolt icon (Element Zapper).
Note: This acts as a global switch for that site. To selectively block ads again while keeping your missing element, you must use the "My Filters" method detailed in Section 2. 4. Advanced: Using the Logger to Find Hidden Elements
To unblock elements with uBlock Origin, follow these steps: Note: Zapper rules are completely temporary and will
This guide focuses on the correct method to undo an element block, as users often struggle to find the "undo" interface in the uBlock Origin extension.
Click on the row that matches the hidden element or the website domain.
Instead of targeting a random string of numbers and letters, look for common base words in the HTML code and use partial matching operators:
: Recent filters are usually added to the bottom of the list. If a global filter list blocks an element
Currently, uBlock Origin allows users to block elements easily via the Block element context menu picker, but unblocking them is not symmetrical. To unblock, a user must:
By following these steps and best practices, you can effectively use uBlock Origin to unblock elements on a webpage and customize your browsing experience.
If this rule breaks a legitimate sidebar on a trusted site like educationkit.com , you do not have to delete your global rule. Go to and add an exception rule underneath it: educationkit.com#@#.sidebar-ad
: Look for the line corresponding to the website where you blocked the element. Manual blocks usually look like example.com##.element-selector Remove or Disable the Rule : Simply delete the line entirely. Comment Out : Add an exclamation mark