Best Ad Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Disconnect is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of 1Blocker and Adblock Plus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is 1Blocker. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roadblock at $0.50/mo.
Choosing an ad blocker starts with where you need it to work and which controls you want over filtering. AdGuard, Ghostery, and AdBlock are the first entries in the ranking. Compare platform coverage and tracker blocking, then look at custom filters, filter-list control, and the element picker. App blocking may matter if you want coverage beyond browsers, while device limits can shape how many devices you can use. The entries also compare free plans and paid starting prices. Match the listed features to the platforms you use and the level of control you want over what gets blocked.
29 ad blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Disconnect Top pick · 8.1 
#2 1Blocker Runner-up · 7.8 Free plan · $1.25/mo
#3 Adblock Plus Also great · 7.5 Free plan · $3.33/mo- Free planFree trial AndroidapiextensioniOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free planFree trial extensioniOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$1.25/mofirst paid tier About 1BlockerVisit site - Free plan AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$3.33/mofirst paid tier About Adblock PlusVisit site - Free plan AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms€5/mofirst paid tier About BlokadaVisit site - Free planOpen source AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$1.33/mofirst paid tier About AdLockVisit site - Free plan extensioniOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.50/mofirst paid tier About RoadblockVisit site - Free trial WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$4/mofirst paid tier About AdBlockVisit site - Free plan WebWindowsiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- App blocking
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan macOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- Tracker blocking
- Yes
- Custom filters
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- cross-platform
- App blocking
- Yes
- Tracker blocking
- Yes
- Custom filters
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - macOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - macOSiOSRecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
- Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - macOSiOS
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which ad blocking software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Disconnect is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.1. 1Blocker is second and Adblock Plus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 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 how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.