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Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions

uBlock Origin vs Workona

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score uBlock Origin #1 in Chrome Extensions 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit uBlock Origin
Workona #5 in Chrome Extensions 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Workona

uBlock Origin leads on 0 checks, Workona on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreuBlock Origin · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

uBlock Origin scores higher on our rubric for chrome extensions: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

uBlock Origin is the better fit for powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking. Workona is the better fit for project spaces and synced tab management.

  • uBlock Origin fits best

    Powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking

  • Workona fits best

    Project spaces and synced tab management

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Side by side

Feature uBlock Origin 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Workona 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Chrome Extensions #5 in Chrome Extensions
Best for Powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking Project spaces and synced tab management
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features uBlock Origin 0/5 · Workona 0/5
Chrome Web Store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Permission details Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Browser support Not checked yet Multi-browser
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, and malware sites
  • Custom filter lists, rules, and extended EasyList syntax
  • Element picker, dynamic filtering, and network logger
  • Autosaves and restores recent or older browser sessions.
  • Searches tabs and spaces, and suspends tabs to reduce memory use.
  • Syncs across computers and browsers, with connections to cloud apps.
Cons
  • Advanced per-site filtering requires enabling advanced mode
  • Cookie-notice filters are off by default
  • Chrome Web Store distribution ended August 31, 2026
  • The core organization model centers on browser tabs and project spaces.
  • Team sharing and priority support are limited to the Team plan.
  • Enterprise controls such as SSO and auto-provisioning target larger teams.
Our verdict

uBlock Origin is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want detailed control over ads, trackers, pop-ups, and other unwanted content. It blocks coin miners and malware sites as well, and its filter-list approach supports…

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Workona organizes browser tabs into named project spaces, alongside links, files, notes, and tasks. Its Tab Manager extension supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and the product is also available on web and iOS. It is suited to people who…

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  1. uBlock OriginChrome Extensions 9.4Free plan
  2. WorkonaChrome Extensions 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • uBlock Origin — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, and malware sites
    • Custom filter lists, rules, and extended EasyList syntax
    • Element picker, dynamic filtering, and network logger

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced per-site filtering requires enabling advanced mode
    • Cookie-notice filters are off by default
    • Chrome Web Store distribution ended August 31, 2026

  • Workona — where it wins

    • Autosaves and restores recent or older browser sessions.
    • Searches tabs and spaces, and suspends tabs to reduce memory use.
    • Syncs across computers and browsers, with connections to cloud apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • The core organization model centers on browser tabs and project spaces.
    • Team sharing and priority support are limited to the Team plan.
    • Enterprise controls such as SSO and auto-provisioning target larger teams.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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