Detect AdBlock
Detect AdBlock and prevent browsing when the visitor has AdBlock in the browser.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.4/5 from only 5 reviews
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Detect AdBlock stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ad blocker | >100 |
| ad blocking | >100 |
| adblock | #66 |
| block | >100 |
| detect adblock | #32 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 from 5 reviews
About Detect AdBlock
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Detect AdBlock
Detect AdBlock and prevent browsing when the visitor has AdBlock in the browser.
The Features
- Easy to use and fast.
- SEO Friendly, no affected with SEO.
- Prevent website browsing using PHP Cookie and Session.
- Custom message with Preview.
- Translate the message to your language easily (in settings page).
- Prevent Detect AdBlock from some users (for example disable detect adblock if the user is admin or editor, etc).
Live Demo & Explanation of Use
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Installation
Installation
- Upload ‘detect-adblock’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Read Explanation of Use
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FAQ
Detect AdBlock: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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