Ublock Unblock Element Full May 2026

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How to Undo "Block Element" in uBlock Origin: A Step-by-Step Guide

We’ve all been there: you’re trying to clean up a cluttered website, you click "Block Element," but your hand slips. Suddenly, the entire navigation bar is gone, or the "Buy Now" button has vanished into the digital void.

If you’ve over-blocked a site and need to bring elements back, don't worry—it’s an easy fix. Here is how to unblock elements in uBlock Origin and manage your custom filters. Method 1: The "Quick Fix" (Undo)

If you just blocked the element and haven't refreshed the page yet: Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser toolbar.

Look at the bottom of the popup menu. You will see a small "Undo" (curved arrow) icon. Click it to immediately revert your last custom filter. Method 2: The "Surgical" Fix (The Dashboard)

If you blocked the element a while ago and need to find it specifically, you’ll need to head into the settings.

Open the Dashboard: Click the uBlock Origin icon and click the Dashboard icon (it looks like three gears or sliders).

Go to "My Filters": Click on the "My filters" tab at the top. This is the list of every manual block you have ever created. ublock unblock element full

Locate the Rule: Look for the domain of the website you were on. The lines will look something like this:example.com##.header-ad-banner Delete or Edit:

To unblock everything for that site, delete the lines starting with that website's name. To unblock a specific part, delete only that specific line.

Save Changes: Click the "Apply changes" button at the top left.

Refresh: Go back to the website and refresh the page. The element should be back! Method 3: Using the Element Picker to "View"

If you aren't sure which line in your filters is the culprit: Go to the website where the element is missing.

Open the uBlock Origin popup and click the Element Picker (the eyedropper icon).

Even if the element is invisible, you can often see the "ghost" of where it was. However, it is usually much faster to use Method 2 and look for the website name in your filter list. Pro Tip: Temporary Disabling

If a website is completely broken and you can’t figure out what you blocked, you can "Power Off" uBlock for that specific site by clicking the large Power Button in the uBlock popup. This lets you confirm if uBlock is indeed the reason the site looks "broken" before you go digging through your filters. Check out our other guides on privacy and ad-blocking! Your browser saved the "hidden" state of the page

To unblock a specific element in uBlock Origin (uBO) that you previously hid using the "Block Element" tool, you must manually remove the corresponding rule from your personal filter list. 1. Access the Dashboard

Click the uBlock Origin icon in your browser toolbar, then click the gears icon (open the dashboard) in the bottom-right of the popup. 2. Locate Your Filters

Select the "My filters" tab at the top of the dashboard. This page contains every custom element you have ever blocked manually. 3. Remove the Rule

Scan the list for the website domain where you blocked the element.

Identify the line: Custom block rules typically look like example.com##.element-name. Delete the line (or lines) associated with that block.

If you're unsure which rule is the right one, look for the most recently added lines at the bottom of the list. 4. Apply Changes

Click the "Apply changes" button at the top of the page. Refresh the original website to see the unblocked element. Alternative: Using the Logger (Advanced)

If you cannot find the correct line in "My filters," use the Logger to see what is currently being blocked in real-time: Open the site where the element is missing. How to Undo "Block Element" in uBlock Origin:

Open the uBO popup and click the Logger icon (looks like a clipboard).

Refresh the site. Lines highlighted in red or yellow indicate blocked elements.

Find the specific element in the list and click it to create an exception or find the exact rule to delete.

If you want to permanently trust a site (e.g., your online banking portal or a work intranet):

Now, uBO will load everything on that domain without hiding any elements.

The phrase "unblock element full" is user-generated terminology, not an official uBO button. Users typically mean one of three things:

When you search for "full," you likely want to revert to the original, unaltered page. Let's achieve that.

If you just blocked an element and immediately realized it was a mistake, do not refresh the page yet.