wBlock

Name: wBlock
Rating: 4.8 (153 reviews)
Author: Alexander Skula

By: Alexander Skula App

Next-gen ad blocker for Safari

Overview

Version:

3.1.1

Last updated: 2026-09-23

Features & Capabilities

wBlock is a free, open-source Safari ad blocker with approximately 750,000 filter rules across five blockers. It blocks ads, trackers, malware, and online annoyances while using about 40 MB of RAM at idle for fast, responsive browsing.

Customize your web experience with userscripts, userstyles, custom filter lists, site-specific controls, detailed logs, and an element zapper. wBlock runs through Safari’s content blocking API without collecting data, tracking users, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

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By:

Alexander Skula

Rating:

4.80

(153) 4 new ratings

Version:

3.1.1 Last updated: 2026-09-23

Version code:

891825585

Creation date:

2025-10-13

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

26.45MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 114,176 ▲ 985

Other rankings

#42 in popup keyword 48 ▲

#49 in adblock for youtube keyword 60 ▲ 9

#51 in website blocker keyword 66 ▲ 30

#52 in chrome extension keyword 79 ▲

#68 in block ads keyword 91 ▲

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Developed by:

Alexander Skula

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wblock/id6746388723

Website:

https://skula.me/project/wblock/

User Reviews

wBlock is praised as a fast, lightweight, open-source Safari ad blocker with strong cross-platform support, rich customization, and a donation-friendly model. Key strengths include iCloud-enabled syncing, filter-and-scripts management, and a built-in element zapper. Common drawbacks focus on inconsistent blocking across sites, incomplete cross-device synchronization, and occasional performance issues on certain sites or devices.

Pros

Very effective ad blocker; fast, lightweight, open-source with no data collection.
Excellent cross-platform support (iOS and macOS) with iCloud sync and low resource use.
Rich customization: manage filter lists and userscripts in one place; built-in element zapper (Zapper).
Open-source with a donation-friendly model (one-time payment option, not a subscription).

Cons

Blocking results can be inconsistent: some sites are blocked too aggressively (e.g., blocking payments) while others slip through despite filters.
Cross-device sync is incomplete; users want seamless syncing of whitelists and settings between iOS and macOS beyond iCloud.
Performance/compatibility concerns on some sites/devices (video blocking issues and Safari slowdowns) reported by multiple users.