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Very Good AdBlock vs wBlock
Both stand on ad blockers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+1
Choose Very Good AdBlock if you want a free, open-source blocker with browser, iOS, macOS, and Windows support, plus video-ad handling. Check the desktop Firefox version requirement if that is your browser; Firefox support is listed for version 142 and newer.
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wBlock offers Safari filtering alongside userscripts, per-site controls, and video features, with local backup as an alternative to iCloud sync. Safari extensions need separate enabling for Private Browsing.
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| Very Good AdBlock | wBlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Extension, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | verygoodadblock.org | github.com |
| On ad blockers | #15 of 48 | #11 of 48 |
Very Good AdBlock: what it does well
- Blocks ads, trackers, and annoyance hosts across more than 14,000 hosts.
- Handles YouTube ads and detects server-stitched Twitch ads.
- Allows site-specific pauses and editable allowlists and blocklists.
- Provides blocking counts and time and data savings estimates.
- MIT licensed, with no account required for the free plan.
What to know first
- Desktop Firefox support is listed for version 142 and newer.
- There is no free trial; the product is already offered free.
wBlock: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Stated capacity of 750,000 rules.
- Supports custom filter lists.
- iCloud syncs filters, scripts, and settings.
- No browsing history or telemetry is collected.
What to know first
- Safari extensions must be enabled separately for Private Browsing.
- Supports Safari rather than multiple browsers.
- iCloud sync requires enabling iCloud Sync.
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