Adblock Plus No Longer Blocking Stuff? (Must Pay?)

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Approximately two weeks ago, I noticed my ABP not blocking ads on Twitter. This then spread to YouTube and other sites.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling. There is a "honor"ware page, whereby you can "donate" an amount you can afford.

I skipped that page after installation (i.e., closed it and didn't donate at all). I've never paid for ABP and wasn't sure if that was truly just a "donation" page or if you needed to pay something (even if just $5 - the min. they'll take) for ABP to start blocking ads again.

Has anyone else experienced this?
 
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If you still use ABP in 2023, you're doing something very, very wrong. It's been ages Ublock Origin beats ABP in terms of efficiency and blocking capability.
 

FAQ: Adblock Plus No Longer Blocking Stuff? (Must Pay?)

Why is Adblock Plus no longer blocking content?

Adblock Plus has implemented a feature called "Acceptable Ads" which allows certain non-intrusive ads to be shown by default. Users have the option to disable this feature if they wish to block all ads.

Do I have to pay to use Adblock Plus now?

No, Adblock Plus is still a free browser extension. The option to pay for an ad-free experience is available through the Adblock Plus Acceptable Ads program, but it is not mandatory.

Can I still block all ads with Adblock Plus?

Yes, you can still block all ads by disabling the Acceptable Ads feature in the Adblock Plus settings. This will block all ads on webpages, including non-intrusive ads.

What are Acceptable Ads and why are they allowed by Adblock Plus?

Acceptable Ads are non-intrusive advertisements that meet certain criteria set by Adblock Plus. These ads are allowed by default to support websites that rely on advertising revenue. Users have the option to disable Acceptable Ads if they prefer an ad-free experience.

Will Adblock Plus continue to update and improve its ad-blocking features?

Yes, Adblock Plus regularly updates its software to improve ad-blocking capabilities and user experience. Users can expect ongoing updates and improvements to the Adblock Plus extension.

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