Compare AdBlock and SetupVPN: Which Extension is the Best?

	AdBlock	SetupVPN
	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	SetupVPN offers a free VPN service with limited features. While it provides basic privacy protection, it has significant limitations and frequently ads. VPN
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.	Free Version: Access to five different countries. Ease of Use: Simple interface suitable for beginners. Basic Privacy: Provides basic privacy protection.
Our Rating	8.2	6.3
Total users	76,543,424	1,738,957
Total ratings	295,546	53,375
Average rating	4.2 ⭐	4.4 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.5 290.5K+ ratings 58.0M+Users	4.7 47.3K+ ratings 1.0M+Users
Edge	3.8 1.5K+ ratings 17.3M+Users	4.0 981 ratings 664.8K+Users
Firefox	4.2 3.5K+ ratings 1.3M+Users	4.4 5.1K+ ratings 74.1K+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.	7.0 SetupVPN offers basic VPN functions with limited free access. With free access, you have the choice of 5 countries to log in to for 30 minutes at a time. When using the premium version, these limitations do not apply, but here too there is a lack of advanced security features like those offered by competitors.
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.	4.5 SetupVPN offers basic performance for occasional use. The free version has limited server locations, but the premium version offers better speed and reliability. Our tests included establishing a VPN connection to London and then using online services to try to localize the location. It turned out that in some cases the actual location was still localized and not London. From our point of view, a continuous secure connection is therefore not guaranteed.
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.	7.0 The design of SetupVPN is simple and intuitive. However, the layout in the free version is very dubious and annoying due to the excessive number of advertisements.
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.	6.0 In this category, the extension performs completely differently if you are looking for a free or premium extension. The costs for the premium version are reasonable compared to the competition. However, it should be noted that many other providers have even more functions that can be used at the same time. Here you only get the VPN service. With the free version, you have the option of selecting 5 different countries. Due to the presence of a lot of advertising and performance problems with the VPN, there are much better alternatives for free users.
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 Setting up the extension is straightforward. A connection can be established immediately after installation and you can even test whether the connection works. Nobody should have any problems here.
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.	5.0 SetupVPN offers only basic privacy protection, with limited security features. However, the many advertisements in the free version raise concerns about data collection. Many who use a VPN want to use it precisely so that their data is not stored. From our point of view, a VPN service with such many advertisements is very dubious.
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.	SetupVPN is a good choice for users who are only rarely looking for a simple, free VPN service. While it offers privacy features, it has strong drawbacks, such as dubious frequent advertising and limited free access. For those who need more robust privacy and security features, the premium version might be worth considering, but there should be better alternatives. Overall, we agree with the current reviews from other users that there are much better alternatives.
	Install AdBlock	Install SetupVPN
Our Recommendation	In our comparison between AdBlock and SetupVPN, AdBlock came out on top, scoring 8.2. AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 77 million users and 296k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for AdBlock reflect our findings, while we rate SetupVPN lower than users do. Notably, SetupVPN has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.37, which is even higher than our rating of 6.3. There are big differences between these extensions, so it's important to look at the details below to find the best fit for your needs. Looking for the richest feature set? AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Need top performance? AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 4.5. Design lovers, take note: AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Want to get the most for your money? AdBlock stands out with a rating of 7.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. If you hate complicated tools, SetupVPN 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, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 5. If you want a quick recommendation, AdBlock is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.