Tech riderRev. 5 Oct 2026
wBlock
- 1Runs onBrowser, iOS, Mac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Device coveragedesktop-and-mobile
- 4Custom filter listsYes
- 5Element pickerYes
- 6Cookie popup blockingYes
- 7Browser supportsingle-browser
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
wBlock is ranked #15 of 48 in ad blockers on Specifiction. It runs on Browser extension, iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.
wBlock plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ad blockers
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Device coverage
- desktop-and-mobilegithub.com
- Custom filter lists
- Yesgithub.com
- Element picker
- Yesgithub.com
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yesgithub.com
- Browser support
- single-browsergithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- wBlock is a free, open-source ad blocker for Safari on Apple devices.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Blocking
- It splits filtering across five Safari content blockers for a stated capacity of 750,000 rules.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Filter lists
- It supports AdGuard-syntax lists, regional and annoyance lists, and custom lists added by URL, paste, or file.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Scripts and styles
- It includes a Greasemonkey-compatible userscript engine and supports UserCSS themes, including Less, Sass, and Stylus.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Video features
- Tube Cleaner and Player Cleaner provide native Safari video playback features such as Picture-in-Picture and background audio.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The built-in script catalog includes SponsorBlock, DeArrow, Dark Reader, Return YouTube Dislike, and TwitchAdSolutions.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Site controls
- Users can separately toggle filtering, userscripts, and autoplay for individual sites and use an element zapper.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Sync
- iCloud syncs filter lists, custom filters, userscripts, allowlist, and settings; users can instead export a local backup.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says wBlock has no built-in analytics or crash-reporting service and does not collect browsing history, telemetry, or device identifiers.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- iCloud data
- When iCloud Sync is enabled, configuration is stored in the user's private iCloud database and the developer says they cannot read it.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The project lists the App Store, Homebrew, and a downloadable DMG as installation options.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Limit
- The README says Safari requires extensions to be enabled separately for Private Browsing, including all five blockers and wBlock Scripts.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Bug reports and feature requests go to GitHub Issues, and other questions can be asked on Discord.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The privacy policy identifies Alexander Skula as the developer.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Ad Blockers in 2026#15 of 48
- Best Ad Blocking Software in 2026#21 of 29
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Sources
- github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock· checked 5 Oct 2026
- github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.· checked 5 Oct 2026