How to add AdBlocker Detector to a Joomla website

Embed AdBlocker Detector on Joomla

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Create a AdBlocker Detector extension for Joomla on Common Ninja

First, create a Joomla AdBlocker Detector extension on Common Ninja. On the extensions catalog, find the AdBlocker Detector and enter the Editor.

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Save the AdBlocker Detector extension

When you're done creating the AdBlocker Detector extension, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the AdBlocker Detector Embed Code

When you're ready to add the AdBlocker Detector extension to your Joomla website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the extension embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Joomla website.

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Paste the code to your Joomla website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Joomla website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Joomla’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the AdBlocker Detector Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s AdBlocker Detector extension on your Joomla website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s AdBlocker Detector extension on your Joomla extension. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Joomla website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the AdBlocker Detector extension to your Joomla website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Joomla website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the AdBlocker Detector widget when part of your business relies on advertising and you need visibility into how many visitors are blocking ads. The widget can display a gentle message that explains why ads matter for your work and invites users to whitelist your site or consider other support options. This is important for publishers, blogs, and free tools that depend on ad revenue. Without detection, you fly blind and might misread analytics data. With it, you can adjust strategies, test alternative monetization, or simply communicate more openly. Done respectfully, this can improve sustainability without alienating your audience.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for Joomla website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.