Best alternatives to WebDefender: Antivirus & Privacy Protection (2026)
10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to WebDefender, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.
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WebDefender alternatives, compared
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UltraBlock - Adblock & Privacy Protection
Protect your privacy by blocking ads, trackers and removing cookies. A simple adblock for faster and more private browsing.
≈10K users4.2★ from 46 ratingsUpdated 11 months ago10 permissions- About 2.0× fewer users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.2 stars lower
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (10 vs 9)
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WebSafety - Privacy Protector
Block web trackers automatically and protect your data with privacy protector for secure browsing.
≈20K users5.0★ from 12 ratingsUpdated 6 months ago6 permissions- A similar number of users to WebDefender
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 9)
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K7 Webprotection
Protect yourself from malicious websites and experience safe browsing
≈200K users4.5★ from 77 ratingsUpdated 9 months ago5 permissions- About 10× more users than WebDefender
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 9)
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Kaspersky Protection
Manage protection right in your browser window
≈19M users3.9★ from 2.1K ratingsUpdated 3 weeks ago12 permissions- About 950× more users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.6 stars lower
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (12 vs 9)
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Privacy Protector Plus
Removes all forms of tracking including web-bugs, tracking-scripts and information-collectors, and protects your data.
≈1K users4.3★ from 10 ratingsUpdated 13 months ago3 permissions- About 20× fewer users than WebDefender
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (3 vs 9)
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Osprey: Browser Protection
Automatically blocks phishing, malware, scams, and dangerous websites while you browse. Free protection for safer browsing.
≈4K users4.9★ from 20 ratingsUpdated 6 weeks ago5 permissions- About 5.0× fewer users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.5 stars higher
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 9)
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DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection
Protects your data. Private search with optional AI, private browsing, and ad blocking.
≈4M users4.2★ from 2.1K ratingsUpdated 5 days ago12 permissions- About 200× more users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.2 stars lower
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (12 vs 9)
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AgreeSafe - Privacy Protector
Blocks hidden website trackers to safeguard your personal data. Browse confidently with privacy protection and control.
≈4K users5.0★ from 3 ratingsUpdated 11 months ago6 permissions- About 5.0× fewer users than WebDefender
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (6 vs 9)
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Privacy Test
Checks whether you have enhanced private data protection and prevents tracking of your on-line activity.
≈400K users4.7★ from 15.8K ratingsNot updated for 2+ years5 permissions- About 20× more users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.3 stars higher
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (5 vs 9)
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Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
Fast, private, and ad-free browsing you can trust!
≈2M users4.7★ from 19.3K ratingsUpdated 6 days ago17 permissions- About 100× more users than WebDefender
- Rated 0.2 stars higher
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (17 vs 9)
WebDefender alternatives: questions
What is the best alternative to WebDefender?
By users, the most popular alternative is Kaspersky Protection with ≈19M users and a 3.9-star rating. The closest match by what it does is UltraBlock - Adblock & Privacy Protection.
Which WebDefender alternative has the best rating?
Privacy Test has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.7 out of 5 from 15.8K ratings.
Is there a WebDefender alternative that asks for fewer permissions?
Privacy Protector Plus asks for 3 permissions, against 9 for WebDefender.
How many alternatives to WebDefender are there?
We list 10 close alternatives to WebDefender 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.