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Popular, easy browser ad blocker that allows Acceptable Ads by default and offers a Premium tier.

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About AdBlock

AdBlock is a long-running browser extension created in 2009 and used by tens of millions of people. It blocks pop-ups, banners, video ads (including on YouTube and Twitch) and third-party trackers, and works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari, with mobile apps for iOS and Android. Setup needs no account or configuration. Like its sister product Adblock Plus, it participates in the Acceptable Ads programme and shows non-intrusive ads by default, which you can turn off. The core extension is free and open source under GPLv3. AdBlock Premium, sold monthly or yearly, adds cookie-banner and distraction blocking, an image-swap feature that replaces ads with pictures and an included VPN. It is a good fit for people who want something friendly that just works; power users usually find uBlock Origin more capable and transparent.

Best for: Casual users who want an easy blocker with optional paid extras.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Works immediately with no setup or account
  • Blocks YouTube and Twitch video ads
  • Premium bundles cookie-banner blocking and a VPN

Why people leave

  • Acceptable Ads are on by default
  • Fewer power-user features than uBlock Origin
  • Upsells to Premium inside the extension

Top AdBlock alternatives

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  1. 1Adblock Plus logo
    Adblock Plus

    Sister product with a near-identical feature set and wider mobile options.

    66.5
  2. 2uBlock Origin logo
    uBlock Origin

    No acceptable ads and stronger filtering, especially on Firefox.

    62.6
  3. 3uBlock Origin Lite logo
    uBlock Origin Lite

    Lean, free MV3 blocker without upsells for Chrome and Edge.

    59.6
  4. 4Ghostery logo
    Ghostery

    Free open-source blocker with cookie-banner rejection included, no Premium needed.

    57.2
  5. 5Malwarebytes Browser Guard logo
    Malwarebytes Browser Guard

    Free blocker that adds scam and malicious-site protection.

    55.3

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AdBlock: common questions

Is AdBlock free?

AdBlock has a free plan and paid plans.

Is AdBlock open source?

Yes.

What platforms does AdBlock run on?

AdBlock is available for Browser extension, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to AdBlock?

The highest-ranked AdBlock alternatives right now are Adblock Plus, uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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