# Detect AdBlock

> Detect AdBlock has 20+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Detect AdBlock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Detect AdBlock and prevent browsing when the visitor has AdBlock in the browser.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 6,534
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+21% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 10, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alobaidi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alobaidi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/detect-adblock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-blocker/) | #2 | 11 |
| [ad blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-blocking/) | #2 | 5 |
| [adblock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adblock/) | #13 | 34 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [detect adblock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/detect-adblock/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad blocker | >100 | 297 |
| ad blocking | >100 | 381 |
| adblock | #66 | 105 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| detect adblock | #32 | 48 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ad Unblock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-unblock/) | 100+ | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Sorry AdBlocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sorry-adblocker/) | 10+ | — | Nov 1, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Tiny Simple AdBlock Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tiny-simple-adblock-detector/) | 10+ | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Adtoniq Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adtoniq-express/) | 10+ | — | Jun 28, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Adqiro — Ad Blocker Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adqiro-ad-blocker-detector/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Acceptrics Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acceptrics-consent-banner/) | <10 | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Revenue Shield](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revenue-shield/) | <10 | — | Jun 22, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [DeBlocker Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deblocker-plus/) | <10 | — | Jul 28, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [AntiAdBlockCore – AdBlock Recovery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antiadblockcore/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [TrueSift Ad Detect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/truesift-ad-detect/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detect AdBlock free?
Yes. Detect AdBlock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Detect AdBlock safe to use in 2026?
Detect AdBlock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Detect AdBlock?
Detect AdBlock is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,534 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Detect AdBlock work with WordPress 7.1?
Detect AdBlock is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Detect AdBlock last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 10, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Detect AdBlock?
Detect AdBlock is developed and maintained by Alobaidi.

### What are the best alternatives to Detect AdBlock?
The most popular alternatives to Detect AdBlock are Ad Unblock (100+ installs), Sorry AdBlocker (10+ installs) and Tiny Simple AdBlock Detector (10+ installs).


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