Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block AdBlock currently ranks #16109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15272, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 28% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.4, shipped on Jul 2, 2018 (3,041 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #16109 |
| 2026-09-30 | #15730 |
| 2026-08-31 | #15586 |
| 2026-07-31 | #15456 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Admiral |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2018-07-02 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Block AdBlock detects site visitors who have enabled adblocking software, and allows publishers to engage these users via customized display messages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block AdBlock?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Block AdBlock?
As of October 29, 2026, Block AdBlock ranks #16109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15272.
When was Block AdBlock last updated?
Block AdBlock was last updated on July 2, 2018 (version 1.4). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Block AdBlock?
Block AdBlock is developed by Admiral. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
