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Malwarebytes Browser Guard vs Adblock Plus: catalog facts
Malwarebytes Browser Guard	Adblock Plus
Free Free extension from Malwarebytes.	Free Free and open source under GPLv3 or later.
Browser extension	iOS, Browser extension
Combines ad, tracker, scam and malicious site blocking Available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge	Available for all major desktop browsers Customizable filter lists
Closed source Fewer filter customisation options are documented than in dedicated content blockers	The homepage leans on marketing claims rather than technical detail Separate apps are needed for mobile browsers
Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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