Ad Unblock vs Detect AdBlock (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Detect AdBlock has a higher user rating (3.4/5 from 5 reviews) while Ad Unblock leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Unblock has accumulated 1.5K+ total downloads while Detect AdBlock has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ad Unblock | Detect AdBlock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 3.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5K+ | ► | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2016 | |
| Age | 1 year | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
N/AAd Unblock
►Detect AdBlock3.4/5
Total Reviews
0Ad Unblock
►Detect AdBlock5
Active Installs
100Ad Unblock
◄Detect AdBlock20
Total Downloads
1.5K+Ad Unblock
►Detect AdBlock6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AAd Unblock
Detect AdBlockN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoAd Unblock
◄Detect AdBlock8 years ago
First Released
2025Ad Unblock
Detect AdBlock2016
Age
1 yearAd Unblock
Detect AdBlock10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Ad Unblock
Detect AdBlock3.1.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Ad Unblock
Detect AdBlockfalse+
Business Model
FreeAd Unblock
Detect AdBlockFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Ad Unblock
Detect AdBlock1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Ad Unblock
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Detect AdBlock
3.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ad Unblock or Detect AdBlock more popular?
Ad Unblock has 100 active installations while Detect AdBlock has 20. Ad Unblock is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ad Unblock or Detect AdBlock?
Ad Unblock has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Detect AdBlock has a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Ad Unblock and Detect AdBlock free?
Ad Unblock is free and Detect AdBlock is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ad Unblock or Detect AdBlock?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Ad Unblock was last updated 2 months ago and Detect AdBlock was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.