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Head-to-head · Anti-Phishing Software

Avast Anti-Phishing vs Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Avast Anti-Phishing #2 in Anti-Phishing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Avast
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) #3 in Anti-Phishing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Bitdefender

Avast Anti-Phishing leads on 0 checks, Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvast Anti-Phishing · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAvast Anti-Phishing · 3 of 6

Avast Anti-Phishing scores higher on our rubric for anti-phishing software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Avast Anti-Phishing is the better fit for individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection. Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) is the better fit for people seeking free browser-based protection.

  • Avast Anti-Phishing fits best

    Individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection

  • Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) fits best

    People seeking free browser-based protection

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Side by side

Feature Avast Anti-Phishing 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Anti-Phishing Software #3 in Anti-Phishing Software
Best for Individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection People seeking free browser-based protection
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Browser extension Browser extension
Platforms Chrome extension Chrome extension
Support Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Avast Anti-Phishing 3/6 · Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 0/6
Phishing URL blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Email phishing detection — Not checked yet
Browser protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Credential protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Threat detection dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scans URLs and blocks connections to dangerous websites
  • Warns about malicious sites and phishing scams
  • Marks search results with security status indicators
  • Checks pages against Bitdefender threat intelligence in real time
  • Blocks dangerous pages and rates search results
  • Includes tracking-script blocking and website permission controls
Cons
  • Protection is focused on a browser extension
  • Does not detect phishing in email
  • Support is limited to documentation
  • Protection is delivered as a browser extension, not broad email security
  • Premium features require an eligible Bitdefender subscription
  • A Bitdefender account is required to use the extension
Our verdict

Avast Anti-Phishing is the phishing-protection functionality in Avast Online Security & Privacy, a free browser extension for people who want help avoiding dangerous websites while browsing. Its stated audience is consumer rather than…

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Bitdefender Web Sage, formerly TrafficLight, is a browser security extension for people who want protection while browsing in Chrome or Edge. Its free Standard version checks pages in real time against Bitdefender threat intelligence,…

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  1. Avast Anti-PhishingAnti-Phishing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)Anti-Phishing Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avast Anti-Phishing — where it wins

    • Scans URLs and blocks connections to dangerous websites
    • Warns about malicious sites and phishing scams
    • Marks search results with security status indicators

    Where it doesn't

    • Protection is focused on a browser extension
    • Does not detect phishing in email
    • Support is limited to documentation

  • Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) — where it wins

    • Checks pages against Bitdefender threat intelligence in real time
    • Blocks dangerous pages and rates search results
    • Includes tracking-script blocking and website permission controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Protection is delivered as a browser extension, not broad email security
    • Premium features require an eligible Bitdefender subscription
    • A Bitdefender account is required to use the extension
  • Avast Anti-Phishing9.2/10 · Free plan

    A focused browser extension that scans URLs, blocks threats, and flags risky search results.

    Visit AvastFull verdict →
  • Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free Chrome and Edge extension for real-time web protection, not email security.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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