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Fix: UC Browser Adblock Not Working in Windows 10/11/Android

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Updated onOctober 18, 2024

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While most modern web browsers require you to install a third-party extension to block ads, the UC Browser comes with a built-in ad blocker. However, several users have reported the UC Browser adblock is not working.

To fix the problem, we have listed a few workarounds to help you resolve this issue once and for all.

How do I fix UC Browser adblock if it’s not working?

How do I fix UC Browser adblock if it’s not working?

1. Use an alternate browser with a built-in adblocker

UC Browser is blocked in a few countries to comply with the region’s local laws. Fortunately, there are alternative browsers like Opera One browser that offer built-in adblocker.

Similar to the UC browser, Opera One blocks all kinds of intrusive ads, loads pages faster, and comes with a filter option to unblock ads from any site you want.

Additionally, Opera One browser offers a free VPN for enhanced privacy and security, built-in messenger apps and snapshot features, video pop-out, battery saver, and even an AI.

⇒Get Opera One

2. Enable ad-block on UC Browser

Once the app restarts, check if the ad-block issue is resolved. If the ad-block setting is enabled and UC Browser adblock still is not working, try clearing the browser cache to see if that helps resolve the issue.

Clear browser cache

For Android:

Clearing the browser cache will help you resolve any issues that occur due to corrupted data.

3. Reinstall UC Browser

On Android:

On Windows:

To completely remove certain applications, it’s better to use a dedicated uninstaller software.

The UC Browser Adblock not working issue may occur due to file corruption. If enabling the adblock option in the setting does not help, consider using an alternative web browser like Opera.

Sadly, this isn’t the only issue you can encounter and we have aFixing the UC Browser Not Allowed error: step-by-step guidethat can help you with other problems.

We also have a guide on how todownload any video in a UC Browser, so don’t hesitate to visit it for more information.

What method worked for you? Let us know in the comments.

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Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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