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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

Adblock Plus vs Disconnect

  • 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
Disconnect #8 in Ad Blockers 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Disconnect

Adblock Plus leads on 0 checks, Disconnect 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 Disconnect
  • Most featuresAdblock Plus · 3 of 3

Adblock Plus scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Adblock Plus is the better fit for established free blocker with optional extras. Disconnect is the better fit for users prioritizing tracker protection and VPN tools.

  • Adblock Plus fits best

    Established free blocker with optional extras

  • Disconnect fits best

    Users prioritizing tracker protection and VPN tools

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Side by side

Feature Adblock Plus 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Disconnect 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Ad Blockers #8 in Ad Blockers
Best for Established free blocker with optional extras Users prioritizing tracker protection and VPN tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $40/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Adblock Plus 3/3 · Disconnect 0/3
Custom filter lists ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Element picker ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cookie popup blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Device coverage Desktop-and-mobile Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit Not checked yet 3 devices
Browser support Major-browsers Major-browsers
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 trackers across websites, apps, and devices
  • Includes VPN encryption and IP-address masking
  • Provides real-time tracker visualization and categorized lists
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
  • Focuses on tracking rather than blocking every advertisement
  • Premium costs $5 monthly or $50 annually
  • Custom blocking rules are available in Privacy Pro
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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Disconnect is privacy software for people who want tracker protection across browsers, apps, and devices. Its free Basic Extension supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with browser tracker protection and real-time tracker visualization. Paid…

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  1. Adblock PlusAd Blockers 8.5Free plan
  2. DisconnectAd Blockers 8.4Free plan · 30-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

  • Disconnect — where it wins

    • Blocks trackers across websites, apps, and devices
    • Includes VPN encryption and IP-address masking
    • Provides real-time tracker visualization and categorized lists

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on tracking rather than blocking every advertisement
    • Premium costs $5 monthly or $50 annually
    • Custom blocking rules are available in Privacy Pro

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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