Detect AdBlock
Detect AdBlock and prevent browsing when the visitor has AdBlock in the browser! Easy to use, just install it and activate it.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.4★ from 5
- Active installs
- 20+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 10 Feb 2018
- Added
- Sep 2016
- Requires WP
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 6,424
Our analysis
AI-assistedDetect AdBlock is a WordPress plugin designed to identify if a visitor is using an ad blocker and prevent them from browsing the site. It utilises PHP cookies and sessions to manage access and allows for custom messages to be displayed to users. The plugin is straightforward to use and can be translated into different languages via the settings page.
This plugin is suitable for website owners who want to restrict access to their content for users with ad blockers. It may be particularly useful for sites that rely on ad revenue and want to encourage users to disable their ad blockers.
Best for: Website owners who want to manage access for users with ad blockers.
What it does well
- ✓Easy to use and fast
- ✓SEO friendly, does not affect SEO
- ✓Customisable messages for users
- ✓Supports translation into different languages
- ✓Prevents access for specific user roles
Where it falls short
- •Limited active installs
- •Last updated in February 2018
- •Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.31
- •Directory score of 42/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
Detect AdBlock offers a basic solution for managing ad blocker usage on your site. However, its limited updates and low directory score may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Alobaidi's own description of Detect AdBlock, lightly tidied.
Detect AdBlock
Detect AdBlock and prevent browsing when the visitor has AdBlock in the browser.
The Features
- Easy to use and fast.
- SEO Friendly, no affected with SEO.
- Prevent website browsing using PHP Cookie and Session.
- Custom message with Preview.
- Translate the message to your language easily (in settings page).
- Prevent Detect AdBlock from some users (for example disable detect adblock if the user is admin or editor, etc).