Malwarebytes Browser Guard

Malwarebytes Browser Guard

The fastest and safest web browsing experience.

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What is Malwarebytes Browser Guard?

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a unique Chrome extension engineered to offer both safety and speed for your web browsing experience. It efficiently blocks malicious content, trackers, and ads, providing you with increased privacy and bandwidth. The extension even protects users from tech support scams and browser hijackers. Browse securely and quickly with Malwarebytes Browser Guard.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Version: 2.6.10 (Last updated: 2023-09-05)
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • unlimitedStorage
  • nativeMessaging
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 26.94M
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

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Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Malwarebytes Browser Guard (v2.6.10)
4.33 (614) 523,414
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Malwarebytes Browser Guard (v2.6.10)
4.50 (42) 1,475,121
Merlin
Summary

Malwarebytes Browser Guard gives you a safer and faster web browsing experience. It blocks trackers and malicious websites while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content like credit card skimmers. 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

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effective security layer
  • Blocks malicious links, advertisements, and phishing sites
  • Detects and blocks malware, with many users praising its performance over the years
Cons
  • Often slows down browser
  • Several reports of it crashing repeatedly
  • Has been known to block legitimate websites, causing inconvenience
Most mentioned
  • Effective ad blocker
  • Blocks malicious websites
  • Needs more frequent updates or improvement
  • Can crash or slow down browser
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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.

Risk likelihood

Malwarebytes Browser Guard has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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