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1.3 GB

of mobile data saved per user per month with blocking

Updated 15 January 2026

Across a representative sample of mobile browsing sessions, enabling an ad and tracker blocker saves around 1.3 GB of cellular data per user per month.

Context

That translates to lower bills, faster pages and longer battery life. Savings are highest for users who browse heavy news, sports and entertainment sites on the go.

Key takeaways

  • Blocking pays back its install cost in data savings within days for heavy mobile users.
  • Battery life improves alongside data use because fewer scripts execute.

Sources

Cite this statistic

NovaBlock (2026). "1.3 GB — of mobile data saved per user per month with blocking." Retrieved from https://novablock.app/statistics/ad-block-data-savings