Compare AdBlock and AdBlock Max: Which Extension is the Best?

	AdBlock	AdBlock Max
	AdBlock is a popular browser extension with over 60 million users, designed to block ads, enhance privacy, and improve browsing speed. Read our detailed review to see how it performs. Ad Blocker	AdBlock Max is a great ad blocker designed to enhance your browsing experience by eliminating intrusive ads. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, it stands out among competitors. Ad Blocker
Key Features	Blocks Ads: Removes pop-ups, banners, and video ads for a cleaner browsing experience. Protects Privacy: Stops websites from tracking you and blocks harmful ads. Sync Across Devices: Premium users can sync settings across multiple browsers. Customizable: Change the look and feel of the extension, even swap ads for cute images. YouTube Limitations: Works great on most sites, but struggles with blocking YouTube ads.	Comprehensive Ad Blocking: Blocks pop-ups, banners, and video ads. Customizable Filters: Allows users to tailor their ad-blocking preferences. Enhanced Browsing Speed: Reduces page load times by eliminating ads. Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking and protects user data. User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and configure.
Our Rating	8.2	8.6
Total users	78,165,613	200,000
Total ratings	295,413	8,244
Average rating	4.2 ⭐	4.8 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.5 290.4K+ ratings 59.0M+Users	4.8 8.2K+ ratings 200.0K+Users
Edge	3.8 1.5K+ ratings 17.9M+Users	-
Firefox	4.2 3.5K+ ratings 1.2M+Users	-
Safari	-	-
Features	8.5 Ad blocking: The free version blocks annoying advertisements on websites. With the premium version, additional functions such as the blocking of cookie banners or pop-ups can also be activated. Privacy and Security: AdBlock blocks third-party trackers on every Website and protects your privacy. It also blocking malicious ads with malware, scams, and cryptocurrency miners. Sync & Backup: With the Premium version, whitelists and user-defined rules can be synchronized across Chrome profiles.	9.0 AdBlock Max offers comprehensive functions for blocking advertising, including pop-ups, banners, and video ads. Ad blocker A slider can be used to set how thoroughly websites should be searched for advertisements, etc., to block them. Depending on the filter method, the extension must be granted more permissions. In addition to these basic functions, there are other functions such as blocking cookie notifications or increasing Internet security through tracking protection. These additional functions are hidden at the bottom of the settings and can be activated. There is also a website whitelist on which no advertising should be blocked. Privacy Security Privacy protection functions automatically prevent tracking and protect user data.
Performance	8.0 The ad blocker extension generally works without slowing down the browser on most websites. However, recent changes at YouTube have meant that AdBlock has not yet managed to ban ads from YouTube again.	8.3 Basically, the extension runs smoothly without any performance problems. Page load times are shortened by blocking advertising. Only during installation in Chrome did the browser crash once after the end of installation.
Design	8.5 The user interface is clearly laid out. With the premium version, you can also use functions to make individual adjustments. You're in control of the look, feel, and font size of AdBlock with easy-to-use controls. There is also the Image Swap function, which will still block ads, but it will replace some ads with pretty pictures of cats, dogs, and nature.	8.8 The user interface is clear and intuitive. In particular, the filter customization options are very clearly displayed in the extension pop-up.
Value for Money	7.5 The free version offers good value for money. Compared to other competitors, the premium functions may be somewhat more expensive. Some premium functions are offered free of charge by other providers.	9.0 If you take a closer look at the extension in addition to the basic functions, you will see how many additional functions are available. As a free web extension, the price/performance ratio is very good.
Ease of Use	7.8 Installation is done in one click. However, you are immediately redirected to a website that informs you that payment is required to use it. However, this is only a voluntary donation. Basic functions are used from this point on. Some settings are set to allow non-intrusive ads and special ads on YouTube, for example. This must first be actively switched off in the settings.	8.0 The tool is uncomplicated and easy to install. Due to the well-designed method of a slider for the strength of the filter mode, preferences are easy to configure for everyone. The other functions are easy to activate, but some users may find it difficult to understand which function does what. For each function, there is a description with the corresponding filter code on GitHub.
Security & Privacy	9.0 Strong privacy protection through the premium feature malware blocking. The privacy policy is transparent without any indication of data being passed on.	8.5 AdBlock Max offers privacy protection through the additional function to prevent tracking. The extensions' data is protected by industry-standard measures.
Conclusion	AdBlock is a reliable tool for blocking basic ads. While it blocks most ads and still protects your privacy by preventing tracking, recent updates have failed to prevent ad videos on YouTube. It's a good choice for anyone looking for a simple and reliable adblock extension.	AdBlock Max is a good tool for anyone who wants to block advertising quickly and easily. It also has additional features for those with a little more technical knowledge. Unfortunately, these are somewhat hidden for beginners and are described via external GitHub links. However, the extension scores well for beginners with the well-designed slider for adjusting the filter method. This is also useful for people who only want to extend a few permissions for tracking, as this authorization must first be assigned if better blocking is desired.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between AdBlock and AdBlock Max, AdBlock Max came out on top, scoring 8.6. AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 78 million users and 295k+ reviews, but AdBlock Max outperformed it in our review. User reviews for AdBlock reflect our findings, while we rate AdBlock Max lower than users do. Notably, AdBlock Max has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.83, which is even higher than our rating of 8.6. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features. Looking for the richest feature set? AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. Need top performance? AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 8.3. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. Design lovers, take note: AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 8.8. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. Want to get the most for your money? AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. If you hate complicated tools, AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.8. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, AdBlock stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock Max lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you want a quick recommendation, AdBlock Max is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.