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Block AdBlock

v1.4

by Admiral · updated 8 years ago

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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Rank
#16,118
Down68 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 122
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
26.6K
26,631 all-time
Rating
3.5/5
26 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~3mo

Block AdBlock at a glance

Block AdBlock is a WordPress plugin by Admiral with 100+ active installs, the #16,118 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Jul 2, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “anti adblocker”. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

59 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Block AdBlock Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateBlock AdBlock
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 122 · -3.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.122124126Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026122
Nov 7, 2026123
Nov 5, 2026123
Nov 4, 2026122
Nov 3, 2026122
Nov 2, 2026122
Nov 1, 2026122
Oct 31, 2026123
Oct 30, 2026123
Oct 29, 2026123
Oct 28, 2026123
Oct 27, 2026126

Rank over time

#16,118 · down 35 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#16.1K#16.1K#16.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#16,118
Nov 7, 2026#16,050
Nov 6, 2026#16,061
Nov 5, 2026#16,039
Nov 4, 2026#16,153
Nov 3, 2026#16,098
Nov 2, 2026#16,096
Nov 1, 2026#16,117
Oct 31, 2026#16,061
Oct 30, 2026#16,060
Oct 29, 2026#16,109
Oct 28, 2026#16,056
Oct 27, 2026#16,083

Growth %

Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.81%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.82%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.81%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-2.38%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #16056 → #16039
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.4100%

Rating trend

3.5★★★★★26 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
3.2
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 28, 2016
Last updated
Jul 2, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Block AdBlock

How many websites use Block AdBlock?

Block AdBlock is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,118 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Block AdBlock been downloaded?

26,631 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Block AdBlock last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Jul 2, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Block AdBlock compatible with the latest WordPress?

Block AdBlock’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Block AdBlock still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Block AdBlock have?

3.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews on WordPress.org. 54% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Block AdBlock?

The plugins most like Block AdBlock, by the tags they share, are Admiral Adblock Analytics (300+), Gotham Block Extra Light (30+) and Clarity (2K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.5

★★★★★

26 reviews

  • 5 stars: 14 reviews, 54%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
  • 1 stars: 8 reviews, 31%
Positive
62%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
38%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Block AdBlock
Estimated installs≈ 122
Reported installs100+
Rating3.5
Reviews26
Total downloads26.6K
AuthorAdmiral
First releasedMar 28, 2016
Version1.4
Requires WP3.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 2, 2018

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