Compare Infinity New Tab and AdBlock: Which Extension is the Best?
Infinity New Tab (Pro) transforms your browser's new tab into a customizable dashboard. Features like AI integration, to-do lists, and personalized backgrounds boost productivity and user experience. | 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. | |
| 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. | 8.3 Winner in this category | 8.2 |
| Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 933,147 | 76,543,424 Winner in this category |
| Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 26,893 | 295,546 Winner in this category |
| Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.8 ⭐ Winner in this category | 4.2 ⭐ |
| 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. |  4.9 4.41 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 300.0K+Users Winner in this category | 4.5 2.43 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 58.0M+Users |
| Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. |  4.7 4.68 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 633.1K+Users Winner in this category | 3.8 3.62 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 17.3M+Users |
| 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 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. | 9.0 Infinity New Tab (Pro) offers many features that significantly enhance the browsing experience. In particular, the great possibility of customizing the layout and an integrated AI is a function that we no longer want to miss.  Tools like the simple to-do list, weather updates, or that you see the number of unread e-mails are handy for every day.  Winner in this category | 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. |
| Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 7.0 The extension runs smoothly without any noticeable impact on browser performance. There are deductions because links on the website to instruction videos were no longer up to date and due to bugs, among other things, no subscription was possible at the time of the test. | 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. Winner in this category |
| Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 The design is clean and visually appealing. The high-quality backgrounds and intuitive layout make for a pleasant user experience. However, sometimes you will maybe find the customization options overwhelming initially.  Winner in this category | 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. |
| Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 While the free version offers many features, in our opinion the subscription model might not be ideal for everyone. The Pro and Premium versions offer excellent value for those who need advanced features, but the cost might be a barrier for some users. Winner in this category | 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. |
| Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 The extension is straightforward to set up and use. The only thing you can get lost in for hours is the individual settings until you have tested every logo, arrangement, etc. before making your final decision for your layout. Winner in this category | 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.  |
| Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 7.5 Infinity New Tab (Pro) is transparent about its data collection practices and offers basic privacy protections. However, it could improve by explicitly addressing user rights and third-party data handling. | 9.0 Strong privacy protection through the premium feature malware blocking. The privacy policy is transparent without any indication of data being passed on. Winner in this category |
| Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | Infinity New Tab (Pro) is a great tool for anyone looking for a free tool to enhance their browsing experience with customizable features and productivity tools. While it does have some problems, such as occasional data loss to many users after updates, it's a valuable addition to your browser. We particularly liked the AI integration and the extensive customization options. However, the subscription model might not be ideal for everyone. Overall, Infinity New Tab (Pro) is worth considering if you’re looking for a new tab extension that offers many features for free. | 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. |
| Our Recommendation | In our comparison between Infinity New Tab and AdBlock, Infinity New Tab came out on top, scoring 8.3. AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 77 million users and 296k+ reviews, but Infinity New Tab outperformed it in our review. User reviews for AdBlock reflect our findings, while we rate Infinity New Tab lower than users do. Notably, Infinity New Tab has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.82, which is even higher than our rating of 8.3. 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, Infinity New Tab is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. | |
