Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs AdBlock Plus
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; AdBlock Plus acceptable Ads allowlist model generates controversy over ad filtering conflicts of interest
- They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, AdBlock Plus covers Ad blocking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and AdBlock Plus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | AdBlock Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Yandex Browser |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Redux DevTools
- Action history
- State diff
- Time-travel debugging
- State export
Only in AdBlock Plus
- Ad blocking
- Acceptable Ads
- Custom filters
- Social media blocking
- Safari support
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Redux DevTools
- Significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries
- Memory consumption increases with action history, especially with large datasets of 11,000+ records
- UI becomes sluggish when LogMonitor contains many actions in history
- Requires manual configuration of maxAge and sanitizers to optimize performance
AdBlock Plus
- Acceptable Ads allowlist model generates controversy over ad filtering conflicts of interest
- Smaller feature set compared to open-source alternatives like uBlock Origin
- Less customization and dynamic filtering compared to uBlock Origin
- Mobile version less comprehensive than desktop extension
- Chrome version increasingly limited due to Manifest V3 migration
Pricing, plan by plan
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
AdBlock Plus
Free- FreeFree
- Ad blocking
- Acceptable Ads option
- Custom filters
Which should you pick?
Choose Redux DevTools if
- You need action history.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron.
- You also want state diff.
Choose AdBlock Plus if
- You need ad blocking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Yandex Browser.
- You also want acceptable ads.
Questions people ask
- Is Redux DevTools or AdBlock Plus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and AdBlock Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or AdBlock Plus?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and AdBlock Plus at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or AdBlock Plus run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. AdBlock Plus runs on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Yandex Browser.
- Can I use Redux DevTools for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Redux DevTools do that AdBlock Plus cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. AdBlock Plus covers Ad blocking, Acceptable Ads, Custom filters, Social media blocking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Redux DevTools: Is Redux DevTools free?
Yes, Redux DevTools is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. It is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and can also be used as a standalone app or React component.
SourceAdBlock Plus: What does Adblock Plus block?
Adblock Plus blocks banner ads, pre-roll and mid-roll video ads on YouTube, pop-ups, sidebar ads, and most standard display formats. With Acceptable Ads disabled and EasyPrivacy enabled, it achieved a 100/100 score on AdBlock Tester in April 2026.
SourceRedux DevTools: What browsers does Redux DevTools support?
Redux DevTools is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. It can also be integrated directly into applications as a React component or standalone app.
SourceAdBlock Plus: What browsers does Adblock Plus support?
Adblock Plus is available for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Yandex Browser.
SourceRedux DevTools: Does Redux DevTools work with production builds?
Redux DevTools is designed for development and should be disabled in production builds. Keeping it enabled in production can impact application performance due to state logging overhead.
SourceAdBlock Plus: Is there a premium version of Adblock Plus?
Yes. Adblock Plus Premium costs $40 annually or $4 per month and allows users to block cookie consent pop-ups, while the free version includes core ad blocking.
SourceRedux DevTools: How do I enable time-travel debugging with Redux DevTools?
Redux DevTools allows you to step back through dispatched actions, canceling actions to return to previous application states. This time-travel debugging is built into the core functionality of the extension.
SourceAdBlock Plus: What is Acceptable Ads?
Acceptable Ads is an opt-in setting that allows advertising Adblock Plus deems unobtrusive to display on websites; it is disabled by default but can be toggled in Settings.