Comparison · updated October 2026
ProBlocker vs
Adblock Plus
Both are free and both block YouTube ads. The difference is Acceptable Ads: Adblock Plus lets advertisers pay to get through, and it is on by default. ProBlocker never does, and collects no data.
ProBlocker ABP Adblock Plus Adblock Plus created the Acceptable Ads program and accepts payment from advertisers to whitelist their ads. ProBlocker is free, collects no data, and does not participate in any ad whitelisting scheme.
ProBlocker vs Adblock Plus: feature comparison
| Feature | ProBlocker | Adblock Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptable Ads | No — never | Yes (Adblock Plus created it) |
| Data collected | None | Usage data (stated) |
| Manifest V3 (Chrome) | Yes | Yes |
| Firefox | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube ad blocking | Yes | Yes (with Acceptable Ads off) |
| Account required | No | No |
Rows with marks are where they differ. Last verified October 2026. Report an error
What is Acceptable Ads?
The Acceptable Ads program was created by Eyeo GmbH, the company behind Adblock Plus. Advertisers who pay Eyeo and meet certain "non-intrusive" ad criteria are added to a whitelist that Adblock Plus uses to allow their ads through even when blocking is enabled. Large advertisers pay for inclusion; smaller ones may qualify for free whitelisting. Eyeo has stated that large advertisers account for the majority of its revenue.
In Adblock Plus, Acceptable Ads is enabled by default. Users can opt out in settings, but most do not — either by choice or because they don't find the setting.
Why ProBlocker is different
ProBlocker has never participated in any ad whitelisting program. We do not accept payment from advertisers. There are no "allowed" advertisers and no exceptions to blocking. Because ProBlocker has no paid tier and no account, there is no revenue model that depends on letting ads through.
Which should you choose?
Choose ProBlocker if you want
Free, no account, blocks everything
- Every ad blocked, with no paid whitelisting exceptions
- No account and no paid tier, ever
- Zero data collection, stated in the privacy policy
Adblock Plus may suit you if
Created the Acceptable Ads program
- You want to support "non-intrusive" advertising via Acceptable Ads
- You are comfortable with an extension that collects usage data
- You will remember to disable Acceptable Ads manually
Install ProBlocker
Get ProBlocker from the Chrome Web Store. It installs in seconds, requires no account, and starts blocking ads immediately.