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Best alternatives to Malwarebytes Browser Guard (2026)

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

Malwarebytes Browser Guard: reviews, users and permissionsBest Privacy & Security extensions

Malwarebytes Browser Guard today

≈12M users3.6★ from 1.6K ratingsUpdated in the last day13 permissions

Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    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 12000× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 1.2 stars higher
    • Asks for fewer permissions (10 vs 13)
    Virus & Malware Protection with Ad Blocker alternativesCompare side by side
  2. 2

    Malware & URL Scanner

    Malware & URL Scanner Chrome extension helps to scan websites or domain, IP for malware, phishing, and spam content.

    ≈10K users4.3★ from 34 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years4 permissions
    • About 1200× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 0.6 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 13)
    • Listed under Developer Tools
    Malware & URL Scanner alternativesCompare side by side
  3. 3

    Urban Browser Guard

    Urban Browser Guard safeguards your online privacy and blocks harmful content, including malicious websites and intrusive ads

    ≈300K users4.5★ from 706 ratingsUpdated 4 weeks ago28 permissions
    • About 40× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 0.9 stars higher
    • Asks for more permissions (28 vs 13)
    Urban Browser Guard alternativesCompare side by side
  4. 4

    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 4000× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 1.3 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 13)
    Osprey alternativesCompare side by side
  5. 5

    Guardio Protection for Chrome

    Experience a cleaner, safer web.

    ≈600K users4.3★ from 1.3K ratingsUpdated 3 months ago13 permissions
    • About 20× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 0.7 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    Guardio Protection for Chrome alternativesCompare side by side
  6. 6

    Total WebShield: Chrome Antivirus Protection

    Enjoy a safer internet browsing experience, secure from phishing and malware.

    ≈100K users3.6★ from 545 ratingsUpdated 15 months ago13 permissions
    • About 120× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Updated less recently
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
    Total WebShield alternativesCompare side by side
  7. 7

    Malware Protection

    Malware Protection shields you from dangerous websites automatically

    ≈5K users4.6★ from 8 ratingsUpdated 8 months agoNo special permissions
    • About 2400× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 13)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
    Malware Protection alternativesCompare side by side
  8. 8

    Harmony Web Protection Advanced MV3

    Protects users from advanced malware, phishing and zero-day attacks

    ≈1M users1.4★ from 141 ratingsUpdated 5 weeks ago19 permissions
    • About 12× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 2.3 stars lower
    • Asks for more permissions (19 vs 13)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
    Harmony Web Protection Advanced MV3 alternativesCompare side by side
  9. 9

    Bitdefender Web Sage

    Blocks scams, phishing and dangerous sites before they load, free. Premium adds AI that explains threats and guards your money.

    ≈1M users3.9★ from 927 ratingsUpdated in the last day18 permissions
    • About 12× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Rated 0.2 stars higher
    • Asks for more permissions (18 vs 13)
    Bitdefender Web Sage alternativesCompare side by side
  10. 10

    Sur.ly Surfguard

    Sur.ly Surfguard shows safety status of a link before you click on it. It highlights links with adult or malware content.

    ≈5K users4.8★ from 6 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years3 permissions
    • About 2400× fewer users than Malwarebytes Browser Guard
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (3 vs 13)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?

By users, the most popular alternative is Harmony Web Protection Advanced MV3 with ≈1M users and a 1.4-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Virus & Malware Protection with Ad Blocker – Web Guardian.

Which Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative has the best rating?

Urban Browser Guard has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.5 out of 5 from 706 ratings.

Is there a Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

Malware Protection asks for 0 permissions, against 13 for Malwarebytes Browser Guard.

How many alternatives to Malwarebytes Browser Guard are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Malwarebytes Browser Guard 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.