Best Ad Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Ghostery is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Blokada and Adblock Plus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Blokada. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roadblock at $0.50/mo.
Choosing ad blocking software means weighing both where it works and how much control it gives you over filtering. Compare platform coverage and tracker blocking with custom filters, filter-list control, and an element picker. App blocking and device limits can also matter for your setup, while free plans and paid-from pricing provide cost points to compare. Ghostery, Blokada, and Adblock Plus are among the named options, with AdLock and Disconnect also included. Consider which platforms you use and which listed filtering controls you want available.
29 ad blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
11 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 1 has open-source code on record, and 1 has full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GhosteryWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Full bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | BlokadaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €5/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | Adblock PlusWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 6.7 | |
| 4 | AdLockWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $1.33/mo | 6.7 | |
| 5 | DisconnectWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 6 | 1BlockerMac · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $1.25/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | Adblock FastWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | AdBlock Pro for SafariMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | RoadblockMac · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.50/mo | 6.5 | |
| 10 | Ka-Block!Mac · iPhone | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 11 | Metiix BlockadeWindows · Linux | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 12 | AdGuardWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.8 |
| 13 | AdBlocker UltimateWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 14 | AdBlockWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $4/mo | 5.5 |
| 15 | UnicornWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 16 | AdNauseamWeb · Android | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | Poper BlockerAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | Stands AdBlockerAndroid | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | uBlockWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | uBlock Origin LiteMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | wBlockMac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 22 | AdClear Content BlockerAndroid | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | AdAwayAndroid | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | Pi-holeWeb · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | Total AdblockWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which ad blocking software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Ghostery is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.1. Blokada 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 free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.