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Best alternatives to Bitdefender Web Sage (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Bitdefender Web Sage, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Bitdefender Web Sage: reviews, users and permissionsBest Privacy & Security extensions

Bitdefender Web Sage today

≈1M users3.9★ from 927 ratingsUpdated in the last day18 permissions

Bitdefender Web Sage alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

    Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.

    ≈3M users3.1★ from 630 ratingsUpdated 21 months ago4 permissions
    • About 3.0× more users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 0.7 stars lower
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 18)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
    Microsoft Defender Browser Protection vs Bitdefender Web SageMicrosoft Defender Browser Protection alternativesCompare side by side
  2. 2

    Emsisoft Browser Security

    Blocks dangerous websites that distribute malware and prevents phishing attacks.

    ≈100K users4.5★ from 86 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years5 permissions
    • About 10× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 0.6 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 18)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
    Emsisoft Browser Security alternativesCompare side by side
  3. 3

    Virus & Malware Protection with Ad Blocker – Web Guardian

    Block sites that spread viruses, malware and phishing before they load. Optional ad blocker for ads, trackers and YouTube ads.

    ≈1K users4.8★ from 42 ratingsUpdated 3 days ago10 permissions
    • About 1000× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 1.0 stars higher
    • Asks for fewer permissions (10 vs 18)
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  4. 4

    WebDefender: Antivirus & Privacy Protection

    WebDefender is a lightweight addon designed to clean browser from malware, prevent phishing and protect your private information.

    ≈20K users4.4★ from 57 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years9 permissions
    • About 50× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 0.6 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (9 vs 18)
    WebDefender alternativesCompare side by side
  5. 5

    Osprey: Browser Protection

    Automatically blocks phishing, malware, scams, and dangerous websites while you browse. Free protection for safer browsing.

    ≈3K users4.9★ from 21 ratingsUpdated 2 months ago5 permissions
    • About 333× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 1.0 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 18)
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  6. 6

    Executive Road Warrior Web Defender

    Ensure your online safety by automatically blocking known malware websites. Updated daily with new defintions!

    ≈3K users4.7★ from 3 ratingsUpdated 24 months ago6 permissions
    • About 333× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 18)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
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  7. 7

    Web Threat Shield

    Keeps you safe when browsing the web by identifying and blocking dangerous websites.

    ≈3M users2.0★ from 344 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago8 permissions
    • About 3.0× more users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 1.9 stars lower
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (8 vs 18)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
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  8. 8

    Malwarebytes Browser Guard

    Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing.

    ≈12M users3.6★ from 1.6K ratingsUpdated in the last day13 permissions
    • About 12× more users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 0.2 stars lower
    • Asks for fewer permissions (13 vs 18)
    Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternativesCompare side by side
  9. 9

    HiveFury: Scam & Phishing Blocker

    Warns before scam and phishing sites. Optional check stops keys, card numbers and Social Security numbers pasted into AI chats.

    ≈20K users4.8★ from 189 ratingsUpdated 3 days ago4 permissions
    • About 50× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Rated 0.9 stars higher
    • Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 18)
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  10. 10

    Fortinet Browser Security

    Protect your browser against web threats, including malicious websites and downloads.

    ≈30K users5.0★ from 1 ratingUpdated 2 weeks ago30 permissions
    • About 33× fewer users than Bitdefender Web Sage
    • Asks for more permissions (30 vs 18)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Bitdefender Web Sage alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Bitdefender Web Sage?

By users, the most popular alternative is Malwarebytes Browser Guard with ≈12M users and a 3.6-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Microsoft Defender Browser Protection.

Which Bitdefender Web Sage alternative has the best rating?

HiveFury: Scam & Phishing Blocker has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings.

Is there a Bitdefender Web Sage alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

Microsoft Defender Browser Protection asks for 4 permissions, against 18 for Bitdefender Web Sage.

How many alternatives to Bitdefender Web Sage are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Bitdefender Web Sage on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.

Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.