Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Malwarebytes Browser Guard: some protections need a paid Malwarebytes plan, and fewer filtering controls than dedicated blockers. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Malwarebytes Browser Guard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. uBlock Origin currently ranks first.
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Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for most people
uBlock OriginAlso blocks malware domains, with much finer control over filtering.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for a free option
GhosteryFree open-source blocker with automatic cookie-banner rejection.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for open source
uBlock OriginAlso blocks malware domains, with much finer control over filtering.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for Mac
AdGuardPaid app adding phishing protection and blocking across all apps.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for Windows
Quad9Free DNS that blocks malicious domains for every device, not just the browser.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for Linux
AdGuardPaid app adding phishing protection and blocking across all apps.
Best Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternative for iPhone and Android
AdGuardPaid app adding phishing protection and blocking across all apps.
Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Also blocks malware domains, with much finer control over filtering. AdGuard and Ghostery follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
Yes. uBlock Origin (open source), Ghostery (free) and Quad9 (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
Yes: uBlock Origin and Ghostery.
Which Malwarebytes Browser Guard alternatives work on Linux?
AdGuard and Quad9 run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
The complaints we hear most: some protections need a paid Malwarebytes plan; fewer filtering controls than dedicated blockers; closed source.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Malwarebytes Browser Guard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.