Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a browser extension that blocks intrusive ads, third-party trackers, malicious websites, phishing attempts, scams, and credit c…
What Malwarebytes Browser Guard is
Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a browser extension that blocks intrusive ads, third-party trackers, malicious websites, phishing attempts, scams, and credit card skimmers. It also blocks pop-ups and cookie consent overlays, flags suspicious sites associated with malware and viruses, and supports major browsers. The free extension costs nothing and is listed for desktop use through extension, macOS, and Windows platforms. An element picker and Cookie Popup Blocking are included. Content Control lets users add a URL, domain, or IP address to prevent access. Browser Guard can communicate with the Malwarebytes for Windows app for additional protection. Advanced phishing, clipboard, suspicious download, and data breach protections are available with a Malwarebytes plan. Malwarebytes says the extension collects limited data, including blocked page URLs, excluded domains, system configuration, approximate location, and anonymized aggregated browsing statistics, without retaining full browsing histories. It is unavailable on mobile versions of supported browsers. Support is available through the Help Center or the in-extension Support menu.
Good
- Free browser extension
- Blocks phishing and scam sites
- Blocks ads and trackers
- Supports major browsers
- Custom Content Control entries
Watch out
- Unavailable on mobile browsers
- Advanced protections require a Malwarebytes plan
- Collects limited usage and system data
Who it suits
It suits desktop users seeking browser-based blocking for ads, trackers, malicious sites, and privacy overlays. It is not available on mobile versions of supported browsers.
Verdict
Malwarebytes Browser Guard offers free desktop browser protection against advertising, tracking, and several malicious-site threats. Mobile browser users are excluded, and some advanced protections require a separate Malwarebytes plan.
Plans and prices
From Malwarebytes Browser Guard's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes Browser Guard | Free | Free browser extension · Premium features available with a Malwarebytes plan |
The facts
Each one read from Malwarebytes Browser Guard's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser support
- The product page lists Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, and its FAQ also names Telegram.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Device coverage
- desktopchecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- Malwarebytes says it is based in Santa Clara, California.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Cookie popup blocking
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Data collection
- Malwarebytes says Browser Guard collects limited data including blocked page URLs, excluded domains, system configuration, approximate location, and anonymized aggregated browsing statistics, and does not retain full browsing histories.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Desktop limitation
- Malwarebytes says Browser Guard is unavailable on mobile versions of supported browsers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Element picker
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Integration
- Browser Guard can communicate with the Malwarebytes for Windows app to provide additional protection.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Premium features
- The feature comparison lists advanced phishing, clipboard, suspicious download, and data breach protections among features available with a Malwarebytes plan.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy features
- It blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and cookie consent overlays.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Browser Guard is a browser extension that blocks ads and third-party trackers and flags suspicious sites known to deliver malware and viruses.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Site controls
- Users can add a site URL, domain, or IP address to Content Control to prevent access to it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can visit the Help Center or use the in-extension Support menu to contact the team.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Threat blocking
- It blocks malicious websites, phishing attempts, scams, and credit card skimmers.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
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