Fix Ublock or ABP doesn’t block YouTube Ads in Chrome

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Try this if you see YouTube ads despite ad blocker installed in Chrome browser. A bug in Chrome 45+ versions causing YouTube ads to sneak through Ad blocking extensions –like Ublock Origin, Adblock Plus and other –and displayed to users.

At present, you can able to fix this by removing the YouTube app from Chrome browser, here is how you can do that.

READ: How to Disable Default Apps on Chrome’s New Tab Page

Fix YouTube Ads not blocked in Chrome

1. Visit Chrome://apps page

2. Right click on YouTube app and select ‘Remove from Chrome’

Chrome YouTube app

On a Chromebook (that uses Chrome OS), you need to remove the YouTube extension.

Bug link.

Venkat Eswarlu
Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

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