Advice Request How do I test that uBlock Origin and Nano Defender are working correctly?

[TheBlueCreeper512]

I have installed and configured uBlock Origin and Nano Defender/uBlock Protector and I just want to see if they're working properly, especially Nano Defender. Any sort of test sites you guys recommend?

 

[oldschool]

It's been awhile since I used Nano Defender but AFAIK there is no official test site for it. You just need to test it against web sites that you've encountered that use adblock warnings.

 

[Protomartyr]

I usually just test it on a site that I'm familiar with.

Things to lookout for:

Do your ad block settings...

• Interfere with video playback? Sometimes embedded videos (that are not ads) can be blocked unintentionally.
• Block comment sections? I like reading comments/discussions on articles so I make sure the comment systems aren't blocked. The Disqus comments system is a common example that might be blocked with some ad block filters (especially those geared towards blocking social media sites like Facebook comments or Twitter replies).
• Interfere with drop down menus or widgets on the site? Depending on how the site is made, some areas of the site may not be functional.

There are some sites that claim they test if your ad block is working properly. However, I've found them to not be reliable.
It's best to just test on sites that you usually browse/are familiar with because you know what the site looked originally and will be able to notice any changes.

 

[ErzCrz]

You can test it via Amtso.org test page ( AMTSO Security Features Check Tools | AMTSO ) or alternatively there's a wicar page somewhere I believe.

 

[redsworn]

Most if not all Future plc websites use some sort of anti-adblocker mechanism. You can use them to test it. If your uBO+Nano Defender are misconfigured, bugged, etc you'll be redirected to a warning page like in the screenshot below.

 

[monkeylove]

I saw several test links in the Nano Defender link.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Nano defender isn't really necessary nowadays I think. If you find any page where you see an anti-adblock prompt then report here and they'll fix it if fixable:

GitHub - uBlockOrigin/uAssets: Filter lists for uBlock Origin & uBlock Origin Lite

Filter lists for uBlock Origin & uBlock Origin Lite - uBlockOrigin/uAssets

github.com

 

[SpiderWeb]

I was about to come here and ask. Do people still use Nano Defender? I see no discernible benefit. uBlock Origin has managed to defuse anti-adblockers everywhere I go.

 

[Protomartyr]

@SpiderWeb I still have it but plan on removing it since the dev is in the processing of selling Nano Adblocker and Nano Defender.
Just posted a thread about it here: Browser Add-on - Nano Adblocker and Nano Defender to change ownership

 

[oldschool]

I was about to come here and ask. Do people still use Nano Defender? I see no discernible benefit. uBlock Origin has managed to defuse anti-adblockers everywhere I go.

Absolutely no need for Nano.