Malwarebytes Browser Guard Chrome extension

Blocks malicious sites, scams, trackers and ads while you browse It sits in the security & privacy category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard has a free version with optional paid plans for extra features.

Some features of Malwarebytes Browser Guard may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard suits anyone who needs a simple security & privacy tool in Chrome.

Open Malwarebytes Browser Guard in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Malwarebytes Browser Guard and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Malwarebytes Browser Guard requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Malwarebytes Browser Guard, can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Malwarebytes Browser Guard works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the security & privacy category to compare options.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Malwarebytes Browser Guard uses.