Compare Decentraleyes and TimeOWare: Which Extension is the Best?

	Decentraleyes	TimeOWare
	Decentraleyes enhances browsing by locally emulating CDN resources, boosting privacy and speed. Our detailed review reveals its features, pros, and cons. Ad Blocker Productivity	TimeOWare helps you track and manage your online time easily. With its simple design and easy website blocking, TimeOWare is a valuable tool for enhancing digital well-being. Time Management Productivity
Key Features	Local CDN Emulation: Reduces reliance on third-party servers by serving local copies of CDN resources. Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking by major CDN providers. Speed Enhancement: Improves page load times by using local resources. Open Source: Transparent and community-driven development.	Time Tracking: Easily see how much time you spend on each website. Daily Usage Stats: Get a clear overview of your daily online activity. Website Blocking: Block distracting sites with a simple click. Privacy-Focused: No data is transmitted; everything stays on your device. Open Source: Check out the code on GitHub for transparency.
Our Rating	9.3	8.5
Total users	639,463	216
Total ratings	3,318	3
Average rating	4.8 ⭐	5.0 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 236 ratings 100.0K+Users	5.0 3 ratings 216Users
Edge	4.8 32 ratings 55.8K+Users	-
Firefox	4.8 1.5K+ ratings 241.8K+Users	-
Safari	-	-
Features	8.5 Nowadays, websites request data through third parties. The local CDN emulation offered by Decentraleyes is a unique and effective feature that blocker competitors currently lack. This means that the same locally stored data is always sent directly to the websites before they can even request relevant private data. The extension is aware that this function is only an additional function and advertises it as being used in addition to regular ad blockers. The extension could be expanded here and offer these additional functions directly so that you have them all in one extension. Another advantage of the extension is that the code is completely open source and can be found on GitLab. This ensures transparency and trust.	7.0 TimeOWare offers basic functions for checking the time spent on websites. These include time recording on websites, where the percentage of total time taken up by each website is displayed directly in real-time in a statistic. Another feature is the blocking of websites. Websites can easily be blocked manually if you think that you no longer want to use this website. Here we would like to see the manual blocking of websites. However, it lacks advanced features such as detailed analytics or customizable alerts that some users may find useful. Nevertheless, the core features are well implemented and serve the main purpose of improving digital well-being.
Performance	9.3 The extension offers a noticeable improvement in page load times. We did not find any problems in our tests, but according to user reviews, there are occasional compatibility problems with certain websites. However, according to Decentraleyes, these are constantly being fixed by updates.	9.0 TimeOWare works reliably, with no noticeable slowdowns or performance issues during use. The extension runs in the background and provides real-time updates on time spent without affecting browser speed.
Design	9.5 The design is intuitive and simple. This also includes the settings menu.	7.5 The design of TimeOWare is clear and intuitive, making it easy to find your way around immediately. All available functions can be used directly. The minimalist interface ensures that users are clearly shown which websites may pose problems for their digital well-being. In our tests, however, we found that there could be a little more customization options to adapt the displays to our own needs.
Value for Money	9.5 The extension is completely free to use with optional donations. The price-performance ratio is therefore perfect, as functions that are not offered by other providers are made available here free of charge. Only the lack of further functions in the area of ad blocking results in deductions.	9.0 As a completely free tool, TimeOWare offers excellent value for money as it provides essential time management features at no cost whatsoever. The open-source nature of the extension also adds value as it allows users to review and modify the code if desired. The only reason it doesn't get full marks is that some features offered by competitors are not yet available.
Ease of Use	9.9 The extension is characterized by its user-friendliness. Installation is very simple and you have the option of testing the function immediately on the website. When you open the website https://decentraleyes.org/test/, you are shown whether the function works and an example of what it looks like in the icon when data is blocked. The settings are also very well described so that even beginners should have no problems here. Advanced users can also read the complete documentation or the code on GitLab.	8.5 TimeOWare is easy to use, with little set-up time. Once installed, it starts tracking time immediately. Likewise, the limited settings are self-explanatory and should be easy for anyone to understand. In our tests, we noticed that if several tabs are opened next to each other, they are also added up in the extension at the same time. The total number of hours is therefore higher than the actual number in the browser. This can be somewhat confusing for new users.
Security & Privacy	9.2 The extension offers strong features in the area of data protection, so it goes without saying that it scores well in this area. The open-source code allows anyone to review the extension in detail. Only the lack of a proper privacy policy detracts from this for beginners, who can do little with the code. There is a privacy policy that states in one sentence that no data is collected. However, this should be a little more detailed.	10 TimeOWare is characterized by security and privacy, as it does not transmit any user data to the outside world and all information is only stored offline on the user's device. This privacy-focused approach is a key benefit for users who are concerned about data security. Users can also check the code used on GitHub themselves if they have any concerns.
Conclusion	Decentraleyes is a valuable tool for anyone who wants more privacy and faster browsing. With local CDN emulation, Decentraleyes has features that bring both security and performance benefits. While it currently excels in this one area, you need to be aware that websites also make adjustments and it won't always work 100% of the time, especially without further updates. Overall, Decentraleyes is a recommended choice for privacy-conscious users as an addition to the usual ad blockers.	TimeOWare is a great choice for anyone who wants to manage their online time more effectively and realize how much time is spent on websites. Its simple design and privacy-focused approach make it, in our opinion, a standout option in the time management space. We felt in testing that a little more customization and even more features could further improve the extension. Overall, however, we think TimeOWare is already a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their digital well-being.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Decentraleyes and TimeOWare, Decentraleyes came out on top, scoring 9.3. Decentraleyes is the most widely used, with over 639k users and 3k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Decentraleyes reflect our findings, while we rate TimeOWare lower than users do. Notably, TimeOWare has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 5.00, which is even higher than our rating of 8.5. There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below. Looking for the richest feature set? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Need top performance? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. Design lovers, take note: Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. Want to get the most for your money? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. If you hate complicated tools, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 10. On the other hand, Decentraleyes lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.2. If you want a quick recommendation, Decentraleyes is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.