uBlock Origin: How to exclude/whitelist certain websites only for certain filter lists?

uBlock Origin is a popular browser extension that helps users block unwanted ads and protect their privacy while browsing the internet. It allows you to customize your browsing experience by creating filter lists that determine which websites and elements are blocked or allowed. However, there may be times when you want to exclude or whitelist certain websites only for specific filter lists. In this article, we will guide you on how to do that.

Before we begin, make sure you have uBlock Origin installed in your browser. If not, you can easily find and install it from the official extension store for your browser.

How to Exclude/Whitelist Websites for Certain Filter Lists

1. Open the website you want to exclude or whitelist in your browser.

2. Click on the uBlock Origin icon in your browser's toolbar. It usually looks like a shield icon.

3. In the uBlock Origin menu, click on the power button icon to disable uBlock Origin for the current website. This will temporarily disable uBlock Origin for the website you are currently on.

4. Now, click on the uBlock Origin icon again and select the "Open the dashboard" option. This will open the uBlock Origin settings dashboard.

5. In the uBlock Origin dashboard, click on the "My filters" tab. This tab allows you to add custom filters for specific websites.

6. Scroll down to the "Temporary rules" section and click on the "Add a new rule" button.

7. In the "Filter" field, enter the website's domain name. For example, if you want to exclude or whitelist example.com, enter "example.com" in the filter field.

8. In the "Directive" field, select either "allow" or "block" depending on whether you want to whitelist or exclude the website.

9. Click on the "Apply changes" button to save your changes.

10. Now, you can go back to the website you initially wanted to exclude or whitelist and uBlock Origin will no longer block or allow it depending on your settings.

Remember, the changes you made are specific to the filter list you were using when you added the rule. If you want to exclude or whitelist the website for multiple filter lists, you will need to repeat the process for each filter list.

That's it! You have successfully excluded or whitelisted a website for a specific filter list using uBlock Origin.

Conclusion

uBlock Origin is a powerful tool for blocking ads and protecting your privacy while browsing the internet. By learning how to exclude or whitelist certain websites for specific filter lists, you can customize your browsing experience even further. Follow the steps mentioned above and take control of your online experience with uBlock Origin.

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