AdBlock vs uBlock Origin:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, AdBlock had more branded searches than uBlock Origin among ad blockers worldwide. AdBlock was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to uBlock Origin’s 550K, and held a 46% Share of Search versus uBlock Origin’s 25.3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, AdBlock or uBlock Origin?
Compare the ad blocking and tracker blocking tools people browse. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for AdBlock, uBlock Origin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | AdBlock | uBlock Origin | AdGuard | Adblock Plus | Ghostery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.4% | 24.5% | 20% | 8.9% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.3% | 25% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.4% | 24.4% | 20% | 8.9% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.6% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 27.7% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.6% | 29.4% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 29.4% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 28% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 25.3% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 1.9% |
How has the AdBlock and uBlock Origin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AdBlock was ahead of uBlock Origin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AdBlock’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide moved from 44.4% to 46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, uBlock Origin’s estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide moved from 24.5% to 25.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for ad blockers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, AdBlock gained estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 41.5% to 46%.
In September 2026, uBlock Origin lost estimated Share of Search among ad blockers worldwide, from 28% to 25.3%.
Other head-to-heads among ad blockers
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AdBlock’s and uBlock Origin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
AdBlock
1 branded search term
- adblock
uBlock Origin
1 branded search term
- ublock origin
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