This is temporary. If you "zapped" an element and it’s gone, simply refresh the page . It won’t stay hidden.
Your browser might be "remembering" the hidden state. Perform a "Hard Refresh" ( Ctrl + F5 or Cmd + Shift + R ). Pro-Tip: Naming Your Filters
In the world of uBlock Origin (uBO), the "Element Picker" is a scalpel, but sometimes you cut too deep. Here is the full guide on how to and restore your favorite sites to their former glory. 1. The Quick Fix: The "Zapper" vs. The "Picker" ublock unblock element full
Sometimes you aren't sure which filter is causing the problem. The is uBO's most powerful diagnostic tool. Open the Logger (the clipboard icon in the uBO popup). Refresh the page while the Logger is open.
Go back to the website and refresh. The element should reappear. 3. The "Emergency" Method: Disabling Cosmetic Filtering This is temporary
If you’ve ever accidentally clicked the wrong button while trying to clean up a cluttered website, you’ve likely experienced the "phantom" sidebar or missing content syndrome. You wanted to hide a pesky ad, but now the entire navigation menu or a critical "Buy Now" button is gone.
Before diving into the settings, it’s important to know what happened. Your browser might be "remembering" the hidden state
Highlight the line corresponding to the blocked element, delete it, and click "Apply changes" at the top.
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A built-in list (like EasyList) is blocking the element. You can’t delete these, but you can "Allow" the element by creating an exception filter (starting with @@ ).