Malwarebytes Browser Guard

Windows · Mac · Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 7.1

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is ranked #17 of 48 in ad blockers on Freedom251, made by Malwarebytes Browser Guard (Santa Clara, California, USA). It runs on Browser extension, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard plans and pricing

All plans

Malwarebytes Browser Guard Free Free browser extension · Premium features available with a Malwarebytes plan malwarebytes.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on ad blockers

Free plan: Yes
Device coverage: desktop
Element picker: Yes
Cookie popup blocking: Yes
Browser support: major-browsers

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The record

Purpose: Browser Guard is a browser extension that blocks ads and third-party trackers and flags suspicious sites known to deliver malware and viruses.
Threat blocking: It blocks malicious websites, phishing attempts, scams, and credit card skimmers.
Privacy features: It blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and cookie consent overlays.
Desktop limitation: Malwarebytes says Browser Guard is unavailable on mobile versions of supported browsers.
Premium features: The feature comparison lists advanced phishing, clipboard, suspicious download, and data breach protections among features available with a Malwarebytes plan.
Site controls: Users can add a site URL, domain, or IP address to Content Control to prevent access to it.
Support: Users can visit the Help Center or use the in-extension Support menu to contact the team.
Integration: Browser Guard can communicate with the Malwarebytes for Windows app to provide additional protection.
Company: Malwarebytes says it is based in Santa Clara, California.
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Ad Blockers in 2026#17 of 48

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Sources

malwarebytes.com/browserguard· checked 7 Oct 2026
help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/31589275729691-Instal· checked 7 Oct 2026
help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/31589262752795-Explai· checked 7 Oct 2026
malwarebytes.com/company· checked 7 Oct 2026