Malwarebytes Browser Guard

The fastest and safest web browsing experience.
What is Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
Malwarebytes Browser Guard is an innovative Edge add-on that drastically improves your web browsing experience. It's designed to block unwanted ads, trackers, and malicious websites, providing you increased privacy and speed. Features include ad and tracker blocking, scam protection, malware protection and even prevention against tech support scams. It blocks malicious content and also protects against potential remote script injections.
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Add-on stats

Version: 3.0.10 (Last updated: 2024-10-22)
Creation date: 2022-05-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • downloads
  • nativeMessaging
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
  • unlimitedStorage
  • contextMenus
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Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 33.78M

Ranking

# 52

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Add-on summary

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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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective at blocking ads and trackers
  • Works well in combination with other extensions
  • Provides security while browsing
Cons
  • High CPU usage causing performance issues
  • Blocks some legitimate sites and links
  • Recent updates lead to browser freezing and lag
Most mentioned
  • CPU usage problems
  • Performance issues with Edge
  • Blocking of trusted websites
Recent reviews
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by Manuel, 2024-11-19
->Tasules bei mir das gleiche. Selbst so manche harmlose Seiten werden neuerdings Plötzlich ausgeblockt
by Walter, 2024-11-17
Excelente extension funciona muy bien.
by Jogger, 2024-11-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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