Adblock Plus
8.0#1 in ad blocking softwareFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitAdblock Plus vs Very Good AdBlock
Very Good AdBlock
6.8#28 in ad blockersFree planFree planiOSExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adblock Plus | Very Good AdBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Ad blocking | It blocks intrusive ads including YouTube video ads, Facebook ads, flashy banners, pop-ups, and pop-unders. | The extension blocks ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts using Manifest V3 declarative rules, with more than 14,000 hosts covered. |
| Browser support | major-browsers | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, with Chromium browsers including Edge, Brave, and Arc supported through the Chrome Web Store listing. |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | The web extension is an open source project licensed under GPLv3, while some versions including Adblock Plus for Safari iOS version 3.x or higher are proprietary codebases. | The product is MIT licensed and built from one open-source codebase for its supported targets. |
Adblock Plus plans
- Premium$40 a year
- Adblock Plus FreeFree
- Adblock Plus Premium$4 a month
- Adblock Plus Premium$40 a year
Very Good AdBlock plans
- FreeFree
Pick Adblock Plus if…
Adblock Plus suits people who want to block ads and tracking across supported browsers and mobile products. It also fits users who want to customize filter lists or disable Acceptable Ads.
Pick Very Good AdBlock if…
Very Good AdBlock suits people who want a free blocker across desktop and mobile platforms, with controls for individual sites and optional cookie-banner hiding. It may also appeal to users who prefer an open-source tool that says it does not collect browsing history.