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. | 8.7 Winner in this category | 8.2 |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 4,485,643 | 76,543,424 Winner in this category |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 3,036 | 295,546 Winner in this category |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.6 ⭐ 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. | ![]() 4.7 4.88 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 4.0M+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. | ![]() 4.5 4.47 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 485.6K+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 Paraphrasing Tool: Grammar Checker: Summarizer: 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. | 8.8 Quillbot performs well with small to medium-sized texts, but it can slow down when processing larger documents. Winner in this category | 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 Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 User Interface: Customization: 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. | 9.0 Free vs. Paid: Cost-Effectiveness: 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. | 7.8 Quillbot's onboarding process is impressive, and the tool is easy to use right from the start. We quickly grasped most of its features. However, when compared to top competitors like Grammarly, it doesn't feel quite as natural or seamless to use. 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. ![]() Winner in this category |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 8.8 Data Handling: Third-Party Services: | 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. | Quillbot is a flexible AI writing tool that does a great job with paraphrasing and grammar checking. While it has a few minor downsides, like occasional mistakes and some privacy concerns, its overall performance and affordability make it a solid choice. In the end, choosing the best writing tool is also a matter of personal opinion. If you want to improve your writing and boost productivity, Quillbot is definitely worth a look. However, it still cannot compete with Grammarly as the best writing tool in this category. In our eyes, Grammarly is worth the more expensive price. | 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 Quillbot and AdBlock, Quillbot came out on top, scoring 8.7. AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 77 million users and 296k+ reviews, but Quillbot outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, Quillbot has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.58, which supports its strong performance in our review. 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, Quillbot is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |