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Best ad blocking plugins for WordPress

The most popular ad blocking plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. AdBlock Detector leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of Detect AdBlock (20+) and B2 Analytics (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “ad blocking” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 5 ad blocking plugins

  1. 1.
    AdBlock Detector

    The most installed ad blocking plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.5.33.

  2. 2.
    Detect AdBlock

    20+ active installs. Rated 3.4 from 5 reviews, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.

  3. 3.
    B2 Analytics

    10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.3.14.

  4. 4.
    Adtoniq Express

    10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.6.23.

  5. 5.
    Sorry AdBlocker

    10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.3.34.

All 5 plugins tagged “ad blocking”