Malwarebytes Browser Guard

The fastest and safest web browsing experience.

What is Malwarebytes Browser Guard?

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a browser extension that blocks malicious websites, credit card skimmers, and trackers while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content. It also identifies and blocks new fake tech support scams, and provides protection against browser lockers, browser hijackers, and other online scams. With Malwarebytes Browser Guard, you can browse up to four times faster and enjoy a cleaner, safer online experience.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.malwarebytes.com

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Users: 8,000,000+

Rating: 3.89 (1,142) ▲ 3 new ratings

Version: 3.0.9 (Last updated: 2024-09-20)

Creation date: 2020-07-01

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

alarms
downloads
storage
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
unlimitedStorage
webRequest
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 33.90M

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 50

Other rankings

#77 in Privacy & Security

#3 in browser keyword 88

#10 in chrome browser keyword 73 ▼ 4

#26 in browser extension keyword 57 ▲ 3

#26 in browsing keyword 27 ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Malwarebytes Browser Guard (v2.6.27)

4.30

(758) 500,363+

Malwarebytes Browser Guard (v3.0.9)

4.10

(66) 2,541,480+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks malicious websites, credit card skimmers and trackers while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content. In fact, you can browse up to four times faster.

It is the world’s first browser extension that can identify and block new fake tech support scams. And Malwarebytes Browser Guard crushes pop-ups, browser hijackers, and browser lockers with ease. We take on the bad guys, so you don’t have to.

Download Malwarebytes Browser Guard for an awesome online experience now.

What it does for you:

Blocks ads & loads pages faster Speeds up how fast web pages display by blocking ads and other unwanted content, providing a cleaner experience and increased bandwidth.

Puts the hurt on tech support scammers Identifies and stops browser lockers, browser hijackers, and other scare tactics tech support scammers use to con you out of money.

Protects your privacy

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 effectively across various websites.
Helps in blocking malware and scams.
Users appreciate its functionality when it works well.

Cons

High CPU usage and performance issues.
Blocks access to certain websites, causing frustration.
Lags and glitches reported during browsing.

Most mentioned

High CPU usage.
Blocks ads even when turned off.
Issues with website accessibility.

Recent reviews

This extension wasted months of my time by freezing, slowing down, and crashing my Chrome. Certain websites (e.g., Skool) were completely unusable, together with this extension, it would crash or totally freeze Chrome. Only once I discovered this extension was the culprit and disabled it was all the problems gone. There are severe performance and stability problems with this extension. The developers need to take this seriously and look into it. I didn't expect that from Malwarebytes.

J DC, 2024-10-06

Good stuff

loldd4 kusuma, 2024-10-04

On many websites, this Extension will close Drop Down Menus or floating ToolTip Messages or anything that's a floating DIV. You hover over a menu, it opens and after a second it closes. Does not happen when I disable this extension, so it's the cause.

Miljan Bojovic, 2024-10-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Malwarebytes Browser Guard if you trust the publisher.