AdBlock vs Adblock Plus

AdBlock

Simple ad blocking with allowlists and optional Premium extras

4.5 / 5 · 290.3K ratings

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Adblock Plus

Mainstream ad blocking that permits Acceptable Ads unless you opt out

4.4 / 5 · 188.1K ratings

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Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	AdBlock	Adblock Plus
Default ad policy	Acceptable Ads on by default; opt out in Filter lists	Acceptable Ads on by default; opt out in settings
Company	Joined Adblock Plus in 2021	Made by eyeo, which started Acceptable Ads
Paid tier	Optional Premium subscription	Optional Premium subscription
Disclosed data collection	Listing declares no collection	Listing declares no collection
From the cited store listings
Public adoption	65,000,000 users; 290.3K ratings	40,000,000 users; 188.1K ratings
Store rating	4.5 / 5 from 290.3K ratings	4.4 / 5 from 188.1K ratings
Update recency	Last updated October 12, 2026 — actively maintained	Last updated October 12, 2026 — actively maintained

Choose AdBlock if…

You prefer AdBlock's interface and settings layout.
You want the most-installed blocker on the store.

Choose Adblock Plus if…

You want the original Acceptable Ads blocker, with open-source extension code.
You already use Adblock Plus in another browser.

Bottom line

Either works, and neither blocks every ad out of the box. If you install one, open its filter lists and decide on Acceptable Ads deliberately; if you want strict blocking by default, uBlock Origin Lite is our pick.

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Sources

Chrome Web Store listing
Rating, rating count, public users, version, update date, and publisher disclosures verified 2026-10-12.
Chrome Web Store listing
Rating, rating count, public users, version, update date, and publisher disclosures verified 2026-10-12.
AdBlock help center: Acceptable Ads
Acceptable Ads default, opt-out steps, and the 2021 move to Adblock Plus.
About Adblock Plus
Acceptable Ads default, opt-out, and open-source extension license.