Detect Missing Adblocker
Warn your website's visitors if they don't have an adblocker enabled.
Solid choice
Detect Missing Adblocker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Detect Missing Adblocker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| adblock | #6 |
| ads | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About Detect Missing Adblocker
From the official readme · v1.1.12Description
Provide a more secure experience to your website’s visitors by notifying them if they’re not using an ad-blocking browser extension.
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize the message shown to my website’s visitors?
Yes, you can update the title and the message in the plugin’s settings. Be sure to include some recommended plugins!
I use an ad-blocker, why do I still see the note?
Please see if there is an existing ticket addressing your particular situation. If not, feel free to open a new issue, or reach out and let me know.
Changelog
1.1.12
- Fix for detecting Adblock Plus.
1.1.11
- Fix for detecting uBlock Lite.
1.1.10
- Updated the plugin behavior to avoid the warning flashing on page load.
1.1.9
- Fixed error in previous update affecting displaying of the notice on mobile.
1.1.8
- Fixed notice appearing on mobile when disabled on sites that use heavy caching.
1.1.7
- Defer the plugin JS script.
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FAQ
Detect Missing Adblocker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Detect Missing Adblocker free?
Yes. Detect Missing Adblocker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Detect Missing Adblocker safe to use in 2026?
Detect Missing Adblocker is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Detect Missing Adblocker?
Detect Missing Adblocker is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,671 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 142 times in the last 30 days.
Does Detect Missing Adblocker work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Detect Missing Adblocker up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Detect Missing Adblocker need?
Detect Missing Adblocker requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Detect Missing Adblocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.12, was released on September 6, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Detect Missing Adblocker?
Detect Missing Adblocker is developed and maintained by Stefan Bohacek.
What are the best alternatives to Detect Missing Adblocker?
The most popular alternatives to Detect Missing Adblocker are Clarity (2K+ installs), CHP Ads Block Detector (800+ installs) and AdUnblocker (200+ installs).
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