Compare AdBlocker Ultimate and Momentum: Which Extension is the Best?
AdBlocker Ultimate is a powerful tool designed to block ads across various platforms. With millions of users and a high rating, it offers a seamless, ad-free browsing experience. | Momentum transforms your new tab into a personalized dashboard with to-dos, weather, and inspiration. We tested it extensively and here's our honest review. | |
| 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. | 8.9 Winner in this category | 8.7 |
| Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 3,105,395 Winner in this category | 2,663,645 |
| Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 90,243 Winner in this category | 14,714 |
| Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.8 ⭐ Winner in this category | 4.3 ⭐ |
| 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. |  4.8 4.40 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.0M+Users Winner in this category | 4.5 4.17 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 2.0M+Users |
| Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. |  4.7 4.51 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 719.6K+Users Winner in this category | 4.1 3.98 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 629.5K+Users |
| Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. |  4.8 4.85 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.4M+Users Winner in this category | 4.4 4.48 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 34.2K+Users |
| Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
| Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 9.3 AdBlocker Ultimate offers a wide range of features that effectively block ads on websites, YouTube and social media platforms. Ad Blocking:  The settings can also be used to remove only country-specific advertising and a whitelist can be added. Privacy Filter  Security: The listed filters can all be switched on and off separately and individually. Winner in this category | 8.5 Momentum offers a comprehensive set of features that are both useful and easy to use. The focus mode and to-do list are particularly standout features, but some advanced functionalities are locked behind the premium plan. |
| Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 During our test, AdBlocker Ultimate did not experience any performance issues. Ad blocking worked flawlessly on all platforms tested, so there were no disruptions to websites caused by advertising. Winner in this category | 9.0 Momentum runs smoothly without any noticeable lag or performance issues. It integrates well with various browsers and does not slow down your browsing experience. 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 and should be easy to use for every user. The settings page is also very clearly laid out. Only the constant reference in the extension pop-up to the paid Windows desktop version detracts somewhat from the design. | 9.0 The design is sleek and user-friendly. The customizable backgrounds in the premium plan and widgets make it visually appealing and easy to navigate. Winner in this category |
| Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 The Web Extension is free of charge. Compared to other free providers, it offers a very high number of functions and options for customizable functions. We would therefore rate the price-performance ratio as very good. Winner in this category | 8.7 The free version offers basic functions for creating to do lists and occasionally using the focus mode. The premium plan offers considerable added value with additional customizations and integrations. |
| Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 AdBlocker Ultimate is easy to install and can be used immediately afterwards. Even beginners should find the extra functions easy to use, as they are described in detail. Great importance has been attached to the individual settings for each user. | 9.2 Momentum is straightforward to set up and use. The First Start Tour describes the basic functions to everyone in just a few steps so that you can work in a focused manner after just 2 minutes. The minimal learning curve makes it accessible for users of all skill levels. Winner in this category |
| Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 8.2 The tool offers the function of extra privacy protection by preventing tracking and thus increasing online security. Winner in this category | 8.0 Momentum takes data protection seriously and offers the option of saving data locally. Nevertheless, some data is collected for functional purposes. |
| Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | AdBlocker Ultimate is a great extension for blocking ads. Ads on various platforms are removed without the user noticing. Particularly noteworthy are the various options for customizing the settings. The user can control whether the extensions should only be responsible for blocking ads or whether they should also offer support in the areas of data protection and security. Compared to other ad blockers, the additional function of blocking cookie banners stood out, which we no longer want to do without. Overall, we consider AdBlocker Ultimate with its wide range of additional functions to be a reliable option for anyone who wants to remove advertising from their online experience. | Momentum is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their productivity with a visually appealing and functional new tab page. If you're okay with the basic features and don't mind the occasional upsell for premium features, Momentum can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit. With the premium plan, you can unlock even more customization options and integrations that can make your workflow smoother. Overall, Momentum is an excellent addition to any productivity toolkit. |
| Our Recommendation | In our comparison between AdBlocker Ultimate and Momentum, AdBlocker Ultimate came out on top, scoring 8.9. AdBlocker Ultimate is the most widely used, with over 3 million users and 90k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, AdBlocker Ultimate has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.76, which supports its strong performance in our review. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.
If you want a quick recommendation, AdBlocker Ultimate is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. | |
