Block AdBlock
Block AdBlock detects site visitors who have enabled adblocking software, and allows publishers to engage these users via customized display messages.
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Block AdBlock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- 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 Block AdBlock stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| adblock | #61 |
| Adblock Blocker | #34 |
| anti adblocker | #11 |
| block ad block | >100 |
| block adblock | #40 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.5 from 26 reviews
About Block AdBlock
From the official readme · v1.4Description
Installing the Block AdBlock plugin allows publishers to lock their content until users disable their adblock add-ons. Locked content remains SEO friendly.
For advanced analytics and revenue recovery solutions install: Admiral Adblock Analytics
Block AdBlock Features
- Random class naming to make it harder for Block AdBlock to be blocked
- The ability to customize your message across 3 different display units/layouts
- Message delay in seconds
- Hidden/Unhidden “close button on custom message OR close message automatically after a few seconds
Valid on
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer (8+)
- Safari
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Opera
For more information regarding adblock detecting and revenue recovery, please visit www.getadmiral.com.
Installation
Upload the Block AdBlock plugin to your blog, Activate it, then enable it from the Block AdBlock Settings page.
You’re all done.
For advanced analytics and revenue recovery solutions install: Admiral Adblock Analytics
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FAQ
Block AdBlock: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Block AdBlock free?
Yes. Block AdBlock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Block AdBlock safe to use in 2026?
Block AdBlock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Block AdBlock?
Block AdBlock is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,542 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Block AdBlock work with WordPress 7.1?
Block 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 Block AdBlock last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on July 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Block AdBlock?
Block AdBlock is developed and maintained by Admiral.
What are the best alternatives to Block AdBlock?
The most popular alternatives to Block AdBlock are Clarity (2K+ installs), CHP Ads Block Detector (800+ installs) and AdUnblocker (200+ installs).
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