Best script blocker plugins for WordPress
The most popular script blocker plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. NB Cookie Consent leads with 50+ active installs, ahead of Melon Consent (20+) and Security Shield by XD (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “script blocker” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 script blocker plugins
- 1.
NB Cookie ConsentThe most installed script blocker plugin, with 50+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 months ago.
- 2.
Melon Consent20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
- 3.
Security Shield by XDFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 3 plugins tagged “script blocker”
NB Cookie Consent
Down in the last 7 days:229#21,163by NBPlugins3 months ago
GDPR cookie consent that blocks trackers until visitors choose which cookies to allow. Google Consent Mode v2, WooCommerce, full RTL.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Melon Consent
Down in the last 7 days:4#26,658by Desk9 Design3 months ago
Block analytics, YouTube, maps, scripts, and external embeds until visitors provide consent.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Security Shield by XD
Up in the last 7 days:22,575#50,228by 希扎尔 (Xī zhā ěr)1 year ago
Security Shield by XD is a security plugin that prevents unauthorized users from installing add-ons, injecting scripts, and modifying core files.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day