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

	New Tab Draft	AdBlock Max
	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 Max is a great ad blocker designed to enhance your browsing experience by eliminating intrusive ads. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, it stands out among competitors. 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.	Comprehensive Ad Blocking: Blocks pop-ups, banners, and video ads. Customizable Filters: Allows users to tailor their ad-blocking preferences. Enhanced Browsing Speed: Reduces page load times by eliminating ads. Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking and protects user data. User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and configure.
Our Rating	8.2	8.6
Total users	13,006	200,000
Total ratings	1,176	8,247
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.8 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users	4.8 8.2K+ ratings 200.0K+Users
Edge	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users	-
Firefox	-	-
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.	9.0 AdBlock Max offers comprehensive functions for blocking advertising, including pop-ups, banners, and video ads. Ad blocker A slider can be used to set how thoroughly websites should be searched for advertisements, etc., to block them. Depending on the filter method, the extension must be granted more permissions. In addition to these basic functions, there are other functions such as blocking cookie notifications or increasing Internet security through tracking protection. These additional functions are hidden at the bottom of the settings and can be activated. There is also a website whitelist on which no advertising should be blocked. Privacy Security Privacy protection functions automatically prevent tracking and protect user data.
Performance	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.	8.3 Basically, the extension runs smoothly without any performance problems. Page load times are shortened by blocking advertising. Only during installation in Chrome did the browser crash once after the end of installation.
Design	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.	8.8 The user interface is clear and intuitive. In particular, the filter customization options are very clearly displayed in the extension pop-up.
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.	9.0 If you take a closer look at the extension in addition to the basic functions, you will see how many additional functions are available. As a free web extension, the price/performance ratio is very good.
Ease of Use	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.	8.0 The tool is uncomplicated and easy to install. Due to the well-designed method of a slider for the strength of the filter mode, preferences are easy to configure for everyone. The other functions are easy to activate, but some users may find it difficult to understand which function does what. For each function, there is a description with the corresponding filter code on GitHub.
Security & Privacy	9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.	8.5 AdBlock Max offers privacy protection through the additional function to prevent tracking. The extensions' data is protected by industry-standard measures.
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 Max is a good tool for anyone who wants to block advertising quickly and easily. It also has additional features for those with a little more technical knowledge. Unfortunately, these are somewhat hidden for beginners and are described via external GitHub links. However, the extension scores well for beginners with the well-designed slider for adjusting the filter method. This is also useful for people who only want to extend a few permissions for tracking, as this authorization must first be assigned if better blocking is desired.
	Install New Tab Draft	Install AdBlock Max
Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Draft and AdBlock Max, AdBlock Max came out on top, scoring 8.6. AdBlock Max is the most widely used, with over 200k users and 8k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. We rate New Tab Draft and AdBlock Max lower than users do. Notably, AdBlock Max has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.83, which is even higher than our rating of 8.6. 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 Max stands out with a rating of 9. 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 Max lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.3. Design lovers, take note: AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 8.8. 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? AdBlock Max stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you hate complicated tools, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock Max lags behind in this area with a rating of 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 Max lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you want a quick recommendation, AdBlock Max is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.