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How popular isAdBlock in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 1M branded searches for AdBlock worldwide which is down 18% over the last 12 months. AdBlock holds 46% estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. AdBlock46%
  2. uBlock Origin25.3%
  3. AdGuard20.7%
  4. Adblock Plus6.2%
  5. Ghostery1.9%
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Which ad blockers compete with AdBlock?

AdBlock against ad blockers worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for AdBlock, uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Adblock Plus. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthAdBlockuBlock OriginAdGuardAdblock PlusGhostery
Oct 202544.4%24.5%20%8.9%2.2%
Nov 202545.3%25%20.4%7.5%1.8%
Dec 202545.3%25%20.4%7.5%1.8%
Jan 202645.3%25%20.4%7.5%1.8%
Feb 202644.4%24.4%20%8.9%2.2%
Mar 202640.6%27.3%22.3%8.2%1.6%
Apr 202641.2%27.7%22.6%6.8%1.7%
May 202643.5%29.3%19.6%5.9%1.8%
Jun 202643.6%29.4%19.6%5.9%1.4%
Jul 202643.6%29.4%19.6%5.9%1.4%
Aug 202641.5%28%22.8%5.6%2.1%
Sep 202646%25.3%20.7%6.2%1.9%

  1. 1.AdBlock

    46%

    Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.

  2. 2.uBlock Origin

    25.3%

    Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.

  3. 3.AdGuard

    20.7%

    Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  4. 4.Adblock Plus

    6.2%

    Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  5. 5.Ghostery

    1.9%

    Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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How has branded search demand for AdBlock changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AdBlock worldwide fell from 1.2M to 1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AdBlock’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide increased from 44.4% to 46%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AdBlock’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide peaked at 46% in September 2026 and was lowest at 40.6% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for ad blockers worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, AdBlock gained estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 41.5% to 46%.

  2. In September 2026, Adblock Plus gained estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 5.6% to 6.2%.

  3. In September 2026, uBlock Origin lost estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 28% to 25.3%.

  4. In September 2026, AdGuard lost estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 22.8% to 20.7%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ghostery worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.

How is AdBlock measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AdBlock’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

1 branded search term

  • adblock

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