Best Ad Blockers in 2026
Updated
In short: Ghostery is ranked #1 of 48 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of uBlock Origin and AdLock. The best-ranked option with a free plan is uBlock Origin. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roadblock at $0.50/mo.
Ad blockers vary in where they work and in the controls they offer for managing what appears while you browse. Compared on browser support and device coverage, these options can be assessed against the devices and browsers you use. Custom filter lists, cookie popup blocking, and an element picker distinguish the filtering controls to consider. Ghostery, uBlock Origin, and AdLock are among the entries to review. Check device limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing as well. The listed details can help you compare the coverage and level of control that suit your browsing setup.
48 ad blockers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Ghostery iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 2 uBlock Origin Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 3 AdLock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$1.33/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: Yes
- 4 Adblock Plus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$3.33/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 5 Blokada iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4€5/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: Yes
- 6 Disconnect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobile
- 7 1Blocker iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$1.25/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 8 AdGuard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 9 AdBlock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$4/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 10 Roadblock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$0.50/mo Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
- 11 wBlock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 12 AdBlocker Ultimate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: Yes
- 13 uBlock Origin Lite iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 14 Pie Adblock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobile
- 15 DuckDuckGo Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$8.33/mo Device coverage: Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
- 16 AdBlock Pro for Safari iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
- 17 Very Good AdBlock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobile
- 18 Adblock Fast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobile
- 19 Magic Lasso Adblock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
- 20 Poper Blocker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
- 21 Stands AdBlocker Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
- 22 AdNauseam Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: YesElement picker: Yes
- 23 BlockAds Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Device coverage: mobile
- 24 Ka-Block! iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileCustom filter lists: No
- 25 Trend Micro Ad Blocker iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Device coverage: desktop-and-mobileElement picker: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which ad blocker is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Ghostery is ranked #1 of 48 with a score of 9.7. uBlock Origin is second and AdLock third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Roadblock has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.