Better Stop Adblock
v2.1by CodeClan · updated 12 years ago
This plugin detects if a visitor to your website has AdBlock software enabled. In this case, a notification will appear.
- Rank
- #29,113
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.1K
- 23,096 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 22 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better Stop Adblock at a glance
Better Stop Adblock is a WordPress plugin by CodeClan with 10+ active installs, the #29,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Jun 25, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 10 plugins tagged “translation ready”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better Stop Adblock |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,113 · down 151 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,113 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,031 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,854 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,796 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,895 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,653 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,967 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,946 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,962 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★22 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 13, 2013
- Last updated
- Jun 25, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better Stop Adblock
How many websites use Better Stop Adblock?
Better Stop Adblock is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better Stop Adblock been downloaded?
23,096 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Better Stop Adblock last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Jun 25, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Better Stop Adblock compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better Stop Adblock’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Better Stop Adblock still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better Stop Adblock have?
3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org. 59% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better Stop Adblock?
The plugins most like Better Stop Adblock, by the tags they share, are ZDN Adblock Detector (100+), JetBlocker (30+) and Unblock Adblocker (20+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
22 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 59%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 9%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 23%
- Positive
- 68%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 27%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 22 |
| Total downloads | 23.1K |
| Author | CodeClan |
| First released | Jul 13, 2013 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 25, 2014 |
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