Best Ad Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Disconnect is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Ghostery and 1Blocker. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ghostery. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roadblock at $0.50/mo.
Choosing an ad blocker means weighing where it runs against how much control you want over filtering. Compare platform coverage and tracker blocking, then look at custom filters, filter-list control, and the element picker. App blocking and device limits may affect fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. Ghostery, Disconnect, and AdGuard lead the ranking, followed by AdBlock and AdBlocker Ultimate. Match the listed platforms and controls to the browsers and devices you use, and consider whether you need to manage filtering at the app level too.
29 ad blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Platform coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disconnect | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Ghostery | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | 1Blocker | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  Adblock Plus | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | AdGuard | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | AdLock | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.33/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 |  Roadblock | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.50/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | AdBlock Pro for Safari | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 | AdBlock | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | AdBlocker Ultimate | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | Adblock Fast | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | cross-platform | View |
| 12 |  AdNauseam | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 | Blokada | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | Ka-Block! | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | Metiix Blockade | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | cross-platform | View |
| 16 |  Poper Blocker | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Stands AdBlocker | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 |  uBlock | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 | Unicorn | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross-platform | View |
| 20 |  wBlock | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  AdClear Content Blocker | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 |  AdAway | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 | Pi-hole | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Magic Lasso Adblock | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 25 |  uBlock Origin Lite | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which ad blocking software is ranked first on Inferse?
Disconnect is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.4. Ghostery is second and 1Blocker third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.