Best ad block plugins for WordPress
The most popular ad block plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Adtoniq Express leads with 10+ active installs, ahead of Sorry AdBlocker (10+). All 3 plugins tagged “ad block” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 ad block plugins
- 1.
Adtoniq ExpressThe most installed ad block plugin, with 10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.6.23.
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Sorry AdBlocker10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.3.34.
All 3 plugins tagged “ad block”

Adtoniq Express
Down in the last 7 days:2,194#43,018by davidadtoniq4 years ago
Maximize the value of your ad blocked audience.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Sorry AdBlocker
Down in the last 7 days:11,179#47,112by Ukyo.will11 years ago
This plugin will detect users using AdBlock software Crystal and other AdBlock tools.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 1/day