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Head-to-head · Anti-Phishing Software

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) vs Malwarebytes Browser Guard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) #3 in Anti-Phishing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Bitdefender
Malwarebytes Browser Guard #7 in Anti-Phishing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Malwarebytes

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 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 scoreBitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) scores higher on our rubric for anti-phishing software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) is the better fit for people seeking free browser-based protection. Malwarebytes Browser Guard is the better fit for free browser protection with scam and skimmer blocking.

  • Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) fits best

    People seeking free browser-based protection

  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard fits best

    Free browser protection with scam and skimmer blocking

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Side by side

Feature Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Malwarebytes Browser Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Anti-Phishing Software #7 in Anti-Phishing Software
Best for People seeking free browser-based protection Free browser protection with scam and skimmer blocking
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Browser extension Browser extension
Platforms Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 0/6 · Malwarebytes Browser Guard 0/6
Phishing URL blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email phishing detection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Credential protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Threat detection dashboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Checks pages against Bitdefender threat intelligence in real time
  • Blocks dangerous pages and rates search results
  • Includes tracking-script blocking and website permission controls
  • Blocks phishing, scams, malware, and credit-card skimmers
  • Combines ad, tracker, cookie, and GDPR banner blocking
  • Offers site controls, allow lists, and content blocking
Cons
  • 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
  • Browser-extension protection, not a standalone email filter
  • Desktop coverage rather than mobile device coverage
  • Support is limited to documentation
Our verdict

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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Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a free browser extension for people who want protection against phishing and scams alongside cleaner browsing. It blocks malicious websites, malware, credit-card skimmers, ads, trackers, and cookie consent…

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  1. Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)Anti-Phishing Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Malwarebytes Browser GuardAnti-Phishing Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard — where it wins

    • Blocks phishing, scams, malware, and credit-card skimmers
    • Combines ad, tracker, cookie, and GDPR banner blocking
    • Offers site controls, allow lists, and content blocking

    Where it doesn't

    • Browser-extension protection, not a standalone email filter
    • Desktop coverage rather than mobile device coverage
    • Support is limited to documentation
  • 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 →
  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free browser extension for blocking phishing, scams, skimmers, ads, and trackers.

    Visit MalwarebytesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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