--- title: AdBlock canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/adblock/ category: Ad Blockers points: 70 rank: 7 of 12 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # AdBlock Open-source browser ad blocker with a free version and a $40-a-year Premium plan. 70 points out of 100. #7 of 12 ad blockers. Vendor: AdBlock. Website: https://getadblock.com/ - The core ad blocker is free and needs no subscription [1]. - Premium costs $40 a year, or $4 a month, and adds cookie pop-up blocking and a VPN [2]. - Extensions exist for Chrome, Edge and Firefox, plus apps for iOS and Android [1]. - Acceptable Ads, a list of permitted ads, is switched on by default [4]. - Paid plans carry a 60-day refund period [8]. Verdict: AdBlock suits people who want a free, open-source blocker in Chrome, Edge or Firefox with a phone app [1][3][6]. Premium is $40 a year and adds cookie pop-up blocking [2][10]. The catch: Acceptable Ads is on by default, the vendor lists no Windows app that filters other programs, and Opera is not named [1][4]. Best for: People who want a free blocker in Chrome, Edge or Firefox and may pay to hide cookie pop-ups. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Where it blocks | Windows browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox | 9/12 | The home page lists Chrome, Firefox and Edge; Opera is not named [1]. | | Where it blocks | Blocks outside the browser | No | 0/5 | The home page lists browser installs and mobile systems only; no Windows app or system-wide mode [1]. | | Where it blocks | Phone protection | iOS, Android | 6/6 | The home page lists iOS and Android among supported systems [1]. | | Blocking | Still works in Chrome after Manifest V2 | Yes | 4/4 | FAQ says AdBlock is fully compatible with Manifest V3 [3]. | | Blocking | Your own block rules | Yes | 7/7 | FAQ says custom filters let you block or hide specific elements, and you can choose filter lists [3]. | | Blocking | Malicious site blocking | Yes | 5/5 | Malware page says installing AdBlock opts you into the Malware Protection filter list by default [11]. | | Blocking | Cookie pop-up blocking | Yes | 4/4 | Premium blocks cookie consent pop-ups on Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions [2][10]. | | Blocking | No ad allow-list on by default | No | 0/6 | Acceptable Ads FAQ heading says it is enabled by default; it can be switched off in settings [4]. | | Privacy and trust | Open source | Yes | 10/10 | Repository holds the AdBlock and Adblock Plus extensions under GNU GPL v3 or later; home page says open source [1][6]. | | Privacy and trust | No browsing history kept | Not published | 0/6 | Not published on the vendor's privacy policy; it covers the VPN and anonymous usage counts only [5]. | | Privacy and trust | Works without an account | Yes | 4/4 | Home page says no accounts needed; setup page offers email sign-up with a Maybe later link [1][7]. | | Price | Free plan | Yes | 12/12 | Core functionality needs no subscription [1]. | | Price | Cheapest paid plan | $3.33/mo | 6/12 | Premium Yearly, $40 a year; the page also shows $4 a month [2]. | | Price | Devices on one paid plan | Not published | 0/4 | Terms allow install on all your supported devices, with no number given [9]. | | Price | Money-back guarantee | Yes | 3/3 | The help centre says full refunds are offered within 60 days of payment [8]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Free | Free [1] | $0 | | Premium Yearly | $40/year [2] | $3.33 | | Premium Monthly | $4/month [2] | $4 | The page labels prices both inclusive and exclusive of VAT without saying which applies [2]. ## Strengths - The free version blocks ads with no time limit [1]. - Source code is public under GPL-3.0 or later [6]. - The vendor says AdBlock is fully compatible with Manifest V3 [3]. - Full refunds are offered within 60 days of payment [8]. ## Limits - Acceptable Ads is enabled by default, though it can be turned off [4]. - Cookie pop-up blocking is a Premium feature [2][10]. - The vendor's pages list no Windows app and do not name Opera [1]. - The setup page asks for an email address to create a free account, though it can be skipped [7]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - AdBlock says it adapted early to Manifest V3, so Chrome blocking continues without loss of performance or coverage [3]. ## Sources 1. [AdBlock home page](https://getadblock.com/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [AdBlock Premium](https://getadblock.com/en/premium/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [AdBlock FAQ](https://getadblock.com/adblock-faq/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Acceptable Ads FAQ](https://getadblock.com/acceptable-ads-faq/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [AdBlock privacy policy](https://getadblock.com/en/privacy/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Browser extensions repository (GPL-3.0-or-later)](https://gitlab.com/eyeo/browser-extensions-and-premium/extensions/extensions), GitLab, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [AdBlock setup page](https://getadblock.com/en/installed/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 8. [Refunds and cancellations](https://helpcenter.getadblock.com/adblock-help-center/refunds-and-cancellations), AdBlock Help Center, accessed 2026-10-08 9. [AdBlock terms](https://getadblock.com/terms), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08 10. [All About AdBlock Premium](https://helpcenter.getadblock.com/adblock-help-center/all-about-adblock-premium), AdBlock Help Center, accessed 2026-10-08 11. [Malware protection](https://getadblock.com/en/malware-protection/), AdBlock, accessed 2026-10-08