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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

Adblock Plus vs 1Blocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Adblock Plus #7 in Ad Blockers 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Adblock Plus
1Blocker #11 in Ad Blockers 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 1Blocker

Adblock Plus leads on 0 checks, 1Blocker on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdblock Plus · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly 1Blocker

Adblock Plus scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

On browser support, Adblock Plus gives you Major-browsers where 1Blocker offers Single-browser.

Adblock Plus is the better fit for established free blocker with optional extras. 1Blocker is the better fit for apple users wanting broad Safari controls.

  • Adblock Plus fits best

    Established free blocker with optional extras

  • 1Blocker fits best

    Apple users wanting broad Safari controls

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Side by side

Feature Adblock Plus 8.5/10 Visit ↗ 1Blocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.1
Ranking #7 in Ad Blockers #11 in Ad Blockers
Best for Established free blocker with optional extras Apple users wanting broad Safari controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $40/yr $14.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms iOS, Android, Chrome extension macOS, iOS
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Adblock Plus 3/3 · 1Blocker 3/3
Custom filter lists ✓ ✓
Element picker ✓ ✓
Cookie popup blocking ✓ ✓
Specs
Device coverage Desktop-and-mobile Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser support Major-browsers Single-browser
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, pop-unders, and malware domains
  • Supports custom filter lists, manual element blocking, and allowlisting
  • Premium adds cookie-popup and distraction controls
  • Blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and web annoyances
  • Supports custom rules, element hiding, and third-party filter imports
  • Adds iCloud sync, Family Sharing, and iOS in-app tracker blocking
Cons
  • Cookie-consent pop-up blocking requires Premium
  • Additional distraction controls are not included in the Free plan
  • Platform coverage centers on Chrome extension, iOS, and Android
  • Works across Apple platforms rather than a broad device ecosystem
  • Safari is the supported browser focus
  • Paid plans start at $2.99 per month
Our verdict

Adblock Plus is a browser extension and mobile ad-blocking product for people who want to reduce display, video, pop-up, and pop-under advertisements, third-party tracking requests, malicious domains, and other web distractions. Its Free…

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1Blocker is a freemium content-blocking app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It is aimed at Apple users who want more control over Safari, including ad blocking, tracker blocking, cookie-banner filtering, and other annoyance…

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  1. Adblock PlusAd Blockers 8.5Free plan
  2. 1BlockerAd Blockers 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adblock Plus — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, pop-unders, and malware domains
    • Supports custom filter lists, manual element blocking, and allowlisting
    • Premium adds cookie-popup and distraction controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Cookie-consent pop-up blocking requires Premium
    • Additional distraction controls are not included in the Free plan
    • Platform coverage centers on Chrome extension, iOS, and Android
  • 1Blocker — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and web annoyances
    • Supports custom rules, element hiding, and third-party filter imports
    • Adds iCloud sync, Family Sharing, and iOS in-app tracker blocking

    Where it doesn't

    • Works across Apple platforms rather than a broad device ecosystem
    • Safari is the supported browser focus
    • Paid plans start at $2.99 per month
  • Adblock Plus8.5/10 · Free plan

    A capable free blocker with custom filters, manual controls, and optional distraction blocking.

    Visit Adblock PlusFull verdict →
  • 1Blocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Broad Safari filtering with Apple ecosystem features and a focused device footprint.

    Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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