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Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions

Malwarebytes Browser Guard vs Workona

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

Malwarebytes Browser Guard leads on 0 checks, Workona 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

  • Free planboth

Malwarebytes Browser Guard and Workona score identically on our rubric (8.9 out of 10) for chrome extensions; Malwarebytes Browser Guard sits at #4 and Workona at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is the better fit for free desktop blocking with extra malware protection. Workona is the better fit for project spaces and synced tab management.

  • Malwarebytes Browser Guard fits best

    Free desktop blocking with extra malware protection

  • Workona fits best

    Project spaces and synced tab management

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Side by side

Feature Malwarebytes Browser Guard 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Workona 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.9
Ranking #4 in Chrome Extensions #5 in Chrome Extensions
Best for Free desktop blocking with extra malware protection Project spaces and synced tab management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Malwarebytes Browser Guard 0/5 · Workona 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 Multi-browser
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Autosaves and restores recent or older browser sessions.
  • Searches tabs and spaces, and suspends tabs to reduce memory use.
  • Syncs across computers and browsers, with connections to cloud apps.
Cons
  • Coverage is limited to desktop platforms
  • Support is centered on documentation
  • Some additional protections require a Malwarebytes plan
  • The core organization model centers on browser tabs and project spaces.
  • Team sharing and priority support are limited to the Team plan.
  • Enterprise controls such as SSO and auto-provisioning target larger teams.
Our verdict

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…

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Workona organizes browser tabs into named project spaces, alongside links, files, notes, and tasks. Its Tab Manager extension supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and the product is also available on web and iOS. It is suited to people who…

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  1. Malwarebytes Browser GuardChrome Extensions 8.9Free plan
  2. WorkonaChrome Extensions 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • Workona — where it wins

    • Autosaves and restores recent or older browser sessions.
    • Searches tabs and spaces, and suspends tabs to reduce memory use.
    • Syncs across computers and browsers, with connections to cloud apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • The core organization model centers on browser tabs and project spaces.
    • Team sharing and priority support are limited to the Team plan.
    • Enterprise controls such as SSO and auto-provisioning target larger teams.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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