Malwarebytes Browser Guard

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.
Stats
Users: 10,000,000+
Version: 2.6.24 (Last updated: 2024-03-21)
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • unlimitedStorage
  • nativeMessaging
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 27.54M
Stats date:

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Summary
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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

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Effective at blocking malware and ads
  • Has been reliable for years
  • Helpful for day-to-day use
Cons
  • Auto-start playing YouTube videos
  • Blocking access to certain websites
  • Ads not always successfully blocked
Most mentioned
  • Auto-start playing YouTube videos
  • Blocking access to certain websites
  • Effectiveness at blocking malware and ads
Recent reviews
by Matúš Antol Matúš Antol, 2024-03-25

by NO1 Lemon NO1 Lemon, 2024-03-01

by Chinmay Sharma Chinmay Sharma, 2024-02-28
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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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