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Head-to-head · Anti-Phishing Software

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) vs Netcraft Browser Extension

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks 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

Netcraft Browser Extension #5 in Anti-Phishing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Netcraft

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) leads on 0 checks, Netcraft Browser Extension 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 scoreBitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) · 9.1/10
Free planboth
Most featuresNetcraft Browser Extension · 4 of 6

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) scores higher on our rubric for anti-phishing software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) is the better fit for people seeking free browser-based protection. Netcraft Browser Extension is the better fit for free Chrome protection with credential-leak detection.

Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) fits best
People seeking free browser-based protection
Netcraft Browser Extension fits best
Free Chrome protection with credential-leak detection

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Show only differences

Feature	Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Netcraft Browser Extension 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Anti-Phishing Software	#5 in Anti-Phishing Software
Best for	People seeking free browser-based protection	Free Chrome protection with credential-leak detection
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Browser extension	Browser extension
Platforms	Chrome extension	Chrome extension
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 0/6 · Netcraft Browser Extension 4/6
Phishing URL blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Email phishing detection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Credential protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Real-time scanning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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 or warns about known malicious websites, phishing sites, and fake shops Detects credential leaks sent to a different domain Lets users configure protection by attack type
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	Coverage is limited to a Chrome extension Protection relies in part on Netcraft’s malicious-site data The risk rating for new sites is not a definitive classification
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,… Read the review →	Netcraft Browser Extension is a free anti-phishing add-on for Chrome, intended for people who want browser-level warnings about malicious websites without a paid plan. It checks sites against Netcraft’s malicious-site data and can block or… Read the review →

B Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)Anti-Phishing Software 9.1Free plan
N Netcraft Browser ExtensionAnti-Phishing Software 8.9Free plan

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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
Netcraft Browser Extension — where it wins
- Blocks or warns about known malicious websites, phishing sites, and fake shops
- Detects credential leaks sent to a different domain
- Lets users configure protection by attack type
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to a Chrome extension
- Protection relies in part on Netcraft’s malicious-site data
- The risk rating for new sites is not a definitive classification

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.
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Netcraft Browser Extension8.9/10 · Free plan
Free Chrome protection combines malicious-site warnings with credential-leak detection.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 21 Oct 2026 · How we research and update