Ad blocking with opera mobile 9.5 ???

[bachikho]

I'm trying to figure out a way to block ads in Opera mobile. I've read on the internet that you can use a file called urlfilter.ini in the desktop version of Opera.

Does anyone know if there is a similar functionality in the mobile version?

[AlexVallat]

Yes, there is. I've also found a site that offers a pre-made ad-blocking list for this very purpose.

A mortscript can be used to update your adblocking every so often:


Download("http://fanboy.co.nz/adblock/opera/urlfilter.ini", "\Application Data\Opera 9.5\urlfilter.ini")
Download("http://fanboy.co.nz/adblock/opera/fanboy-adblocklist-elements.css", "\Application Data\Opera 9.5\styles\user.css")


(Note, haven't tried this with the very latest Opera build - the paths might need tweaking)

[EazyVG]

It would be great if someone can post the latest and updated urlfilter.ini file. As I understand, all the urls listed there would be automatically blocked, one the file has been copied to \Your_Path_to\Opera 9.5\ .... Yes?

[owziee]

Great stuff, can someone explain how to use this in opera. Where do I put the file, etc???

[Chatty]

You can put it where you want! Just go to opera:config and search for "filter".

[TrYde]

I have read on one of those sites that having a big urlfilter.ini would slow down Opera boot time and loading of sites. I haven't tested this myself but it might be good to know.

[bachikho]

a better urlfilter.ini (just like adblock plus in firefox):
http://adnsto.net/other/urlfilter.ini

[lennie]

I have read on one of those sites that having a big urlfilter.ini would slow down Opera boot time and loading of sites. I haven't tested this myself but it might be good to know.

this was the first thought that came to my mind, and it seems logical too because opera would have to parse through all the urls in the list everytime you press on a link. think how horribly long that could become.
if i remember correctly in opera:config there should be an option there to block unrequested popups.

[owziee]

Here's a request I've just made to developers, please take a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2876201&postcount=10