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

Users: 2,541,480
Version: 3.0.9 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
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: 33.91M

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# 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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effectively blocks ads and provides security while browsing.
  • Works well in combination with other ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
  • Offers peace of mind by blocking potential phishing sites.
Cons
  • Causes significant performance issues by using too much CPU.
  • Blocks some trusted sites, leading to usability problems.
  • Has issues with loading and functionality after updates.
Most mentioned
  • Performance slowdowns and browser freezing.
  • Error messages and failures to load properly.
  • Blocking of legitimate sites and functionalities.
Recent reviews
Seems like this plugin blocks ads/trackers even if you've turned that option off
by Rymon, 2024-10-02
Macht das was man Erwartet, mal Zuverlässig mal Problematisch. - Seit dem neusten Update bring diese Erweiterung denn Browser zum Ruckeln und Löst Performance Probleme aus, musste seit dem Deaktiviert werden bis eine Lösung da ist ansonsten funktioniert es.
by Tasules, 2024-09-29
bloqueia tudo, até o que não precisa kkkkk eu uso normalmente, mas alguns sites que sei serem confiáveis ele quer impedir, aí eu explico pra ele que tem que ser menos bruto.
by Pr., 2024-09-24
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Add-on 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 add-on. 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 fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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