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. | One Sec is a browser extension designed to help you manage your time online by introducing a brief pause before accessing distracting websites. | |
Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.2 | 8.9 Winner in this category |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 76,543,424 Winner in this category | 25,121 |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 295,546 Winner in this category | 1,024 |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.2 ⭐ | 4.8 ⭐ Winner in this category |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.5 2.43 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 58.0M+Users | ![]() 4.9 4.86 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 20.0K+Users Winner in this category |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 3.8 3.62 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 17.3M+Users | ![]() 4.9 4.86 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 3.6K+Users Winner in this category |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | ![]() 4.2 3.73 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.3M+Users | ![]() 4.8 4.74 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.5K+Users Winner in this category |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 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. Winner in this category | 7.5 The core function that One Sec uses to make users more productive is a pause before opening the website. When I open websites I have defined, such as Twitter, a gray page with a countdown appears. During this period, I was reminded that I didn't want to spend so much time on Twitter and asked myself whether this was intentional or just a reflex out of boredom.
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Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 9.5 In our test, we did not notice any delays or slowdowns due to the extension. Winner in this category |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 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. Winner in this category | 8.0 The user interface is clean and minimalist, and this also applies to the setup and settings. The extension offers an effective use of visual elements for taking a break by displaying a preset screen with a countdown. There would be potential for improvement here if the screen could be customized. |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 9.2 The browser extension is completely free of charge. However, you only get a small number of functions. For anyone who only needs the basic function, this is unbeatable value for money. OneSec also offers an app with additional functions. At $4.99/month or $49.99/year, it also has a good price-performance ratio. Winner in this category |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 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. ![]() | 9.5 The installation process was quick and straightforward. This also includes the setup, which is very intuitive with clear step-by-step instructions. Everything is also well explained in the settings menu afterward, so everyone should be able to find their way around. ![]() Winner in this category |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 Strong privacy protection through the premium feature malware blocking. The privacy policy is transparent without any indication of data being passed on. | 9.5 Data usage is described transparently in the privacy policy, which places great value on user privacy. Winner in this category |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | 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. | One Sec is a tool that encourages mindful browsing by introducing a pause every time you want to access a distracting website. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between AdBlock and one sec, one sec came out on top, scoring 8.9. AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 77 million users and 296k+ reviews, but one sec outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, one sec has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.85, which supports its strong performance in our review. There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below.
If you want a quick recommendation, one sec is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |