Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta

The fastest and safest web browsing experience.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta - Safest and Fastest Web Experience

"Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta" is a Chrome extension that boosts your browsing speed by blocking unwanted ads and content. It ensures online safety by blocking malicious websites, trackers, and browser scams. It also stops malware in its tracks, provides scam and unwanted program protection, all while safeguarding your privacy by blocking trackers following your internet activities.

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Extension stats

By: Malwarebytes

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.57

(14)

Version: 3.0.13 (Last updated: 2025-02-27)

Creation date: 2022-08-30

Permissions:

alarms
downloads
storage
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
unlimitedStorage
webRequest
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 38.94M

Email: br*****@malwarebytes.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 8,719 ▲ 55

Other rankings

#22446 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 610

#15 in beta keyword 36 ▼ 6

#21 in malware keyword 13 ▼ 3

#66 in browser keyword 37 ▼ 25

#134 in program keyword 8 ▼ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Malwarebytes Browser Guard (v2.6.27)

489,449+ 4.25

(814)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Blocks ads/trackers and malware effectively
Lightweight and fast performance
Provides unexpected settings features
Enhances user security and feeling of protection
Free version available with essential security features

Cons

Laggy performance compared to older versions
Issues with logging into certain websites when enabled
Cannot disable blocking for specific sites
Lacks detailed information on blocked items
Not as effective as some competing extensions

Most mentioned

Problems with logging into websites
Effective blocking of ads and trackers
Need for better disabling options for specific sites

User reviews

Same as OG ver but a bit laggy but still it's perfect btw.

Liam Michael Jackson (Minn Ba Khaing), 2025-01-07

Stops one from being logged in on NYTimes.com even if you turn off the tracker/ad blocking toggle for the site. Not great so far.

Mike Thomsen, 2024-10-31

Ochrona VPN jest nie prawidłowa dla mnie.

Grzegorz Majewski (G. M. Grzesimaj lub Giga), 2024-08-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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