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

	New Tab Draft	Decentraleyes
	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	Decentraleyes enhances browsing by locally emulating CDN resources, boosting privacy and speed. Our detailed review reveals its features, pros, and cons. Ad Blocker Productivity
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.	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.
Our Rating	8.2	9.3
Total users	13,006	639,463
Total ratings	1,176	3,318
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.8 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users	4.8 236 ratings 100.0K+Users
Edge	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users	4.8 32 ratings 55.8K+Users
Firefox	-	4.8 1.5K+ ratings 241.8K+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 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.
Performance	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.	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.
Design	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.	9.5 The design is intuitive and simple. This also includes the settings menu.
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.	9.5 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.
Ease of Use	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.	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.
Security & Privacy	9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.	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.
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.	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.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Draft and Decentraleyes, 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 New Tab Draft lower than users do. Notably, Decentraleyes has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.78, which supports its strong performance in our review. 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, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Need top performance? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. Design lovers, take note: Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. 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? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you hate complicated tools, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. 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.