AdBlock
AdBlock is ad-blocking software for desktop and mobile devices, with support for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
What AdBlock is
AdBlock is ad-blocking software for desktop and mobile devices, with support for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It works with major browsers and includes custom filter lists, an element picker and cookie popup blocking. AdBlock has a free plan and a paid Premium plan priced at $4 a month. Premium includes a 7-day free trial; the subscription starts on day 8 unless cancelled. Its listed Premium features are AdBlock VPN, enhanced YouTube blocking, cookie-consent blocking and distraction controls. The maker is AdBlock, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States. The software’s stated device coverage spans desktop and mobile, while the specific platforms listed are Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Good
- Free plan available
- Supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
- Custom filter lists and element picker
- Cookie popup blocking included
Watch out
- Premium subscription starts on day 8 unless cancelled
Who it suits
AdBlock may suit readers who want ad-blocking software across desktop and mobile platforms, with both free and paid options. Its Premium plan may appeal to readers seeking VPN, enhanced YouTube blocking, cookie-consent blocking or distraction controls.
Verdict
AdBlock offers a free plan alongside Premium, which adds VPN and several blocking and distraction features. Check the listed monthly price and trial terms if considering Premium.
Plans and prices
From AdBlock's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $4 a month | AdBlock VPN · Enhanced YouTube blocking · Cookie-consent blocking · Distraction controls · Includes a 7-day free trial; subscription starts on day 8 unless cancelled. |
The facts
Each one read from AdBlock's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser support
- major-browserschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Device coverage
- desktop-and-mobilechecked 21 Sep 2026
What it does
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Custom filter lists
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Element picker
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 40checked 21 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2009checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
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