AdUnblocker vs AdBlock X (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, AdUnblocker has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AdUnblocker has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while AdBlock X has 9.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AdUnblocker | AdBlock X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 32 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Age | 9 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.6 | 3.0.2 |
Rating
4.8/5AdUnblocker
◄AdBlock X4.3/5
Total Reviews
32AdUnblocker
◄AdBlock X6
Active Installs
200AdUnblocker
◄AdBlock X10
Total Downloads
22K+AdUnblocker
◄AdBlock X9.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdUnblocker
AdBlock XN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoAdUnblocker
◄AdBlock X9 years ago
First Released
2017AdUnblocker
AdBlock X2015
Age
9 yearsAdUnblocker
AdBlock X11 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+AdUnblocker
AdBlock X3.0+
PHP Requires
false+AdUnblocker
AdBlock Xfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdUnblocker
AdBlock XFree
Latest Version
1.1.6AdUnblocker
AdBlock X3.0.2
Rating Breakdown
AdUnblocker
4.8/5(32 reviews)
5
91%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%
AdBlock X
4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AdUnblocker or AdBlock X more popular?
AdUnblocker has 200 active installations while AdBlock X has 10. AdUnblocker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AdUnblocker or AdBlock X?
AdUnblocker has a 4.8/5 rating from 32 reviews, while AdBlock X has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are AdUnblocker and AdBlock X free?
AdUnblocker is free and AdBlock X is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AdUnblocker or AdBlock X?
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?
AdUnblocker was last updated 3 years ago and AdBlock X was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.