AdUnblocker vs Block 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, AdUnblocker has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. AdUnblocker has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Block AdBlock has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AdUnblocker | Block AdBlock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 32 | ◄ | 26 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ► | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.6 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.8/5AdUnblocker
◄Block AdBlock3.5/5
Total Reviews
32AdUnblocker
◄Block AdBlock26
Active Installs
200AdUnblocker
◄Block AdBlock100
Total Downloads
22K+AdUnblocker
►Block AdBlock26K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdUnblocker
Block AdBlockN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoAdUnblocker
◄Block AdBlock7 years ago
First Released
2017AdUnblocker
Block AdBlock2016
Age
9 yearsAdUnblocker
Block AdBlock10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+AdUnblocker
Block AdBlock3.2+
PHP Requires
false+AdUnblocker
Block AdBlockfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdUnblocker
Block AdBlockFree
Latest Version
1.1.6AdUnblocker
Block AdBlock1.4
Rating Breakdown
AdUnblocker
4.8/5(32 reviews)
5
91%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%
Block AdBlock
3.5/5(26 reviews)
5
54%
4
8%
3
0%
2
8%
1
31%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AdUnblocker or Block AdBlock more popular?
AdUnblocker has 200 active installations while Block AdBlock has 100. AdUnblocker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AdUnblocker or Block AdBlock?
AdUnblocker has a 4.8/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Block AdBlock has a 3.5/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are AdUnblocker and Block AdBlock free?
AdUnblocker is free and Block AdBlock is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AdUnblocker or Block 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?
AdUnblocker was last updated 3 years ago and Block AdBlock was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.