Compare New Tab Draft and AdBlock: Which Extension is the Best?

	New Tab Draft	AdBlock
	New Tab Draft transforms your new tab into a distraction-free writing space, perfect for quick notes and to-dos. It's simple, effective, and completely free, but lacks advanced features. New Tab Writing	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
Key Features	Simple Note-Taking: Create, pin, and lock multiple notes directly on your new tab page. Local Storage: Ensures privacy by saving notes locally, not on the cloud. Customization: Options to customize font and background. Additional Tools: Includes calculations, auto-backup, and more. Privacy Protection: No data is uploaded to any server.	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.
Our Rating	8.2	8.2
Total users	13,006	76,543,424
Total ratings	1,176	295,546
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.2 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users	4.5 290.5K+ ratings 58.0M+Users
Edge	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users	3.8 1.5K+ ratings 17.3M+Users
Firefox	-	4.2 3.5K+ ratings 1.3M+Users
Safari	-	-
Features	6.0 New Tab Draft offers basic note-taking functionality, local storage for privacy, and some customization options. However, it lacks advanced features like rich text formatting and cloud sync.	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	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.	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.
Design	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.	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	8.5 As a completely free tool, it offers good value for those who need basic note-taking features. However, even though it's free, we don't see too much value in this tool. As there are similar free New Tab extensions out there, we can not give the highest rating.	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	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.	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.
Security & Privacy	9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.	9.0 Strong privacy protection through the premium feature malware blocking. The privacy policy is transparent without any indication of data being passed on.
Conclusion	New Tab Draft is great for those who prefer a simple, no-frills note-taking tool. While it may not offer much beyond basic note-taking, its privacy features and ease of use make it a solid choice, especially since it's free. User reviews are very good with an average of 4.8 stars in the Chrome Web Store. Many users love its simplicity and effectiveness. However, it might not provide enough value for those looking for more advanced features. In our tests, we weren't fully convinced and found ourselves leaning toward more aesthetically pleasing New Tab Extensions that offer a few basic features.	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.
	Install New Tab Draft	Install AdBlock
Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Draft and AdBlock, all extensions performed equally well, each 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 New Tab Draft lower than users do. Notably, New Tab Draft has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.68, which is even higher than our rating of 8.2. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features. Looking for the richest feature set? AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Need top performance? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. Design lovers, take note: AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. Want to get the most for your money? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. If you hate complicated tools, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.8. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. There's no single winner, so check the categories above to find your best fit.