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Ghostery vs Malwarebytes Browser Guard: catalog facts
Ghostery	Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Freemium The blocker is free and open source. Ghostery's contributor plan and extra services are…	Free Free extension from Malwarebytes.
Browser extension	Browser extension
Names the trackers on each page and who owns them Blocks cookie consent dialogs as well as ads and trackers	Combines ad, tracker, scam and malicious site blocking Available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge
The company's earlier advertising-related business model still makes some people wary Extra features such as private search need an account or subscription	Closed source Fewer filter customisation options are documented than in dedicated content blockers
Browser extension	Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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