Ghostery
8.8#1 in ad blockersFree planFree planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux
VisitGhostery vs Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
6.2#14 in chrome extensionsFree planFree planExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ghostery | Malwarebytes Browser Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | The maker lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave as supported browsers. | The product page lists Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, and its FAQ also names Telegram. |
| Company | Ghostery GmbH lists its address as Arabellastraße 23, 81925 Munich, Germany. | Malwarebytes says it is based in Santa Clara, California. |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop |
| Element picker | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Support | Users can consult the FAQs or contact Ghostery support at [email protected]. | Users can visit the Help Center or use the in-extension Support menu to contact the team. |
Ghostery plans
- Ghostery Tracker & Ad BlockerFree
Malwarebytes Browser Guard plans
- Malwarebytes Browser GuardFree
Pick Ghostery if…
Ghostery suits people seeking ad and tracker blocking with cookie-consent handling across supported desktop and mobile browsers. Android users who browse with Chrome should note that Ghostery is unavailable there.
Pick Malwarebytes Browser Guard if…
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.