Tiny Simple AdBlock Detector
Over 40% of internet users run an ad blocker. Tiny Simple AdBlock Detector gives you the power to respond — politely ask visitors to whitelist your site, gate premium content, or simply track awareness — all without touching a line of JavaScript yourself.
How it works
The plugin loads a tiny decoy script with a filename that ad blockers love to block. When the script gets blocked, a lightweight CSS class swap kicks in — revealing or hiding any element you’ve marked up. That’s it. No jQuery, no external services, no tracking pixels, no cookie banners.
Two CSS classes. Infinite possibilities.
class="show-only-when-adblock"— Element appears only when an ad blocker is active.class="hide-only-when-adblock"— Element disappears when an ad blocker is active.
Add them to any HTML element: a <div>, a Gutenberg block, an Elementor section, a WooCommerce notice — anything.
Real-world examples
- “Please whitelist us” — Show a polite banner only to ad-blocking visitors
- Content gating — Hide exclusive articles or downloads from users blocking your ads
- Alternative monetization — Show a “Support us on Patreon” box only when ads are blocked
- Analytics — Pair with your analytics tool to track ad-blocker adoption rates on your site
Why this plugin?
- Zero configuration — Activate it and it works. No settings page, no wizard, no API key.
- Ridiculously lightweight — Under 2 KB of JavaScript. Your visitors won’t notice.
- No external requests — Nothing leaves your server. Fully GDPR-friendly.
- Works with all major ad blockers — uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, AdBlock, AdGuard, Brave Shield, Opera built-in blocker.
- Page builder compatible — Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder — anything that lets you add a CSS class.
- Built-in debug mode — Append
?tsad_debug=1to any URL to see live detection results. - Translation-ready — Includes Polish translation. PRs welcome for others.
From the maker of WP Multi Tool
This plugin is built by the same developer behind WP Multi Tool — the Swiss Army knife for WordPress developers and site administrators. If you manage multiple WordPress sites, check it out.