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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…

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#12 of 26
Score
6.2
Malwarebytes Browser Guard's website

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.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Malwarebytes Browser GuardFreeFree 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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