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Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions

Adblock Plus vs Malwarebytes Browser Guard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Adblock Plus #3 in Chrome Extensions 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Adblock Plus
Malwarebytes Browser Guard #4 in Chrome Extensions 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Malwarebytes

Adblock Plus leads on 0 checks, Malwarebytes Browser Guard on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdblock Plus · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth

Adblock Plus scores higher on our rubric for chrome extensions: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Adblock Plus is the better fit for ad blocking with broad device coverage. Malwarebytes Browser Guard is the better fit for free desktop blocking with extra malware protection.

  • Adblock Plus fits best

    Ad blocking with broad device coverage

  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard fits best

    Free desktop blocking with extra malware protection

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Side by side

Feature Adblock Plus 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Malwarebytes Browser Guard 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Chrome Extensions #4 in Chrome Extensions
Best for Ad blocking with broad device coverage Free desktop blocking with extra malware protection
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $40/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Browser extension
Platforms iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Adblock Plus 0/5 · Malwarebytes Browser Guard 0/5
Chrome Web Store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Permission details Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Browser support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and malicious domains with filter lists
  • Supports custom and externally maintained filter lists plus manual element blocking
  • Works across Chrome, major desktop browsers, iOS, Android, and Samsung Internet
  • Blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, scams, and phishing attempts
  • Adds credit card skimmer protection and breach or malware notifications
  • Offers site-specific controls, allow lists, and content blocking
Cons
  • Cookie consent pop-up hiding is limited to the Premium plan
  • Custom filter management is available only on supported desktop extensions
  • Premium extras add a recurring cost beyond the free blocking features
  • Coverage is limited to desktop platforms
  • Support is centered on documentation
  • Some additional protections require a Malwarebytes plan
Our verdict

Adblock Plus is a browser extension and mobile browser tool for people who want to remove advertisements, tracking requests, pop-ups, and other unwanted page elements. Its filtering approach covers video ads, banners, pop-unders,…

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Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a free browser extension for people who want to reduce ads and trackers while adding protection against malicious sites, scams, phishing attempts, and credit card skimmers. It is aimed at solo users and small…

Read the review →
  1. Adblock PlusChrome Extensions 9.0Free plan
  2. Malwarebytes Browser GuardChrome Extensions 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adblock Plus — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and malicious domains with filter lists
    • Supports custom and externally maintained filter lists plus manual element blocking
    • Works across Chrome, major desktop browsers, iOS, Android, and Samsung Internet

    Where it doesn't

    • Cookie consent pop-up hiding is limited to the Premium plan
    • Custom filter management is available only on supported desktop extensions
    • Premium extras add a recurring cost beyond the free blocking features

  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, scams, and phishing attempts
    • Adds credit card skimmer protection and breach or malware notifications
    • Offers site-specific controls, allow lists, and content blocking

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to desktop platforms
    • Support is centered on documentation
    • Some additional protections require a Malwarebytes plan
  • Adblock Plus9.0/10 · Free plan

    A free, filter-driven blocker with broad browser and mobile coverage; Premium adds cookie-pop-up hiding.

    Visit Adblock PlusFull verdict →
  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop extension pairing ad and tracker blocking with scam and malware protection.

    Visit MalwarebytesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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