Recenze doplňku Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Malwarebytes Browser Guard od Malwarebytes
Recenze od uživatele JD6T_P6
Hodnocení: 5 z 5
od uživatele JD6T_P6, před 2 letySEP 21, 2025:
I've reinstalled Malwarebytes Browser Guard and the improvement is undeniable; it works great now.
It would be helpful if Firefox made updates more visible, since it’s not always clear when a new version is available. Still, it’s good to see the extension running smoothly.
Thanks, Malwarebytes! I also hope you release a mobile version someday; that would be fantastic.
Old review:
(I've been using "Malwarebytes Browser Guard" for a couple of months, and I've noticed a few issues.
There's no doubt it does a great job blocking malicious sites, trackers, scams, etc. But it also slows down the browser when I have several tabs open or when loading more than one tab at the same time. After testing, I noticed a pattern (at least in my case): the more images a website has (Google Maps, ArtStation, Pinterest, etc.), the worse the browser's performance gets. So, I went into the extension's settings and disabled its three main features (Ads/Trackers = Off, Malware = Off, Scams = Off) for each of these sites, but to my surprise, it didn't work—the sites were still slow. I assume that Malwarebytes is still scanning all the links on the site, but the fact that this happens even after disabling those features feels like a big flaw. Hopefully, it's just me not knowing how to use the extension properly, but for now, I had to disable it.
At first, I thought the issue was related to my browser's cache or something similar, so I reset the browser, and that fixed it temporarily. However, once I reinstalled my extensions, the issue came back. After testing them one by one, I found out that the problem was caused by "Malwarebytes Browser Guard."
This wouldn't be such a big deal, but I use the aforementioned pages a lot and at least I think that many users also use Google Maps and from my experience, that's where the issue is the worst.)
I've reinstalled Malwarebytes Browser Guard and the improvement is undeniable; it works great now.
It would be helpful if Firefox made updates more visible, since it’s not always clear when a new version is available. Still, it’s good to see the extension running smoothly.
Thanks, Malwarebytes! I also hope you release a mobile version someday; that would be fantastic.
Old review:
(I've been using "Malwarebytes Browser Guard" for a couple of months, and I've noticed a few issues.
There's no doubt it does a great job blocking malicious sites, trackers, scams, etc. But it also slows down the browser when I have several tabs open or when loading more than one tab at the same time. After testing, I noticed a pattern (at least in my case): the more images a website has (Google Maps, ArtStation, Pinterest, etc.), the worse the browser's performance gets. So, I went into the extension's settings and disabled its three main features (Ads/Trackers = Off, Malware = Off, Scams = Off) for each of these sites, but to my surprise, it didn't work—the sites were still slow. I assume that Malwarebytes is still scanning all the links on the site, but the fact that this happens even after disabling those features feels like a big flaw. Hopefully, it's just me not knowing how to use the extension properly, but for now, I had to disable it.
At first, I thought the issue was related to my browser's cache or something similar, so I reset the browser, and that fixed it temporarily. However, once I reinstalled my extensions, the issue came back. After testing them one by one, I found out that the problem was caused by "Malwarebytes Browser Guard."
This wouldn't be such a big deal, but I use the aforementioned pages a lot and at least I think that many users also use Google Maps and from my experience, that's where the issue is the worst.)
Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před rokemThanks for the detailed feedback. We are working on performance enhancements, keep an eye out for more updates.
922 recenzí
- Hodnocení: 3 z 5od uživatele Ruz, před 6 dnyThis is a pretty good extension. However, I have had issues where firefox loses all network connection if loading pages with a lot of media, or scrubbing youtube videos fast. I now, after at least a year tried disabling the malwarebytes extension and that fixed the issue i was having.
Hopefully this is something you can solve in future updates. - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele FeeshyHammy, před 6 dny
- Hodnocení: 1 z 5od uživatele Gianfranco, před 17 dnyBroken cookie banners on multiple sites.
I wanted to report that this extension causes cookie banners to malfunction on various websites. The banners disappear after just a few seconds, without giving users enough time to manage their consent. I am experiencing this major issue also on my own WordPress site, which uses the Cookie Complianz plugin.
Since these banners are configured to automatically reject cookies when closed (keeping them disabled until explicit user consent), certain website functionalities break entirely. The only workaround is to disable the extension's ad/tracker protection, which the vast majority of users obviously won't do.
UPDATE - Reply to your answer:
Thanks for the reply, but there is a misunderstanding here.
I am using Complianz, not CookieYes (the link provided in your response belongs to a different plugin).
Complianz is strictly configured for prior consent (opt-in). This means that if Malwarebytes blocks cookieblocker.min.css, it doesn't cause trackers to load; instead, it completely breaks the banner layout.
The real issue is that the user is physically prevented from interacting with the banner because it vanishes immediately. If a user actually wants to consent to load a YouTube video, a Google Map, or a social widget, they simply cannot do it because the interface is broken by the extension.
This is a False Positive purely based on the filename string. Please consider forwarding this to the development team so they can whitelist or fix this specific filter. Thank you.Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 9 dnyThanks for your report!
If users want, they can turn this setting off anytime for a specific page from Browser Guard's dashboard.
A quick heads-up: When someone uses Malwarebytes or another ad blocker, their consent is automatically denied. In those cases, your site should only use the essential cookies needed to keep things running smoothly.
Avoid blocking features for users with ad blockers — that could cause GDPR issues.
If you want to learn more, check out the Cookieyes knowledge base (https://www.cookieyes.com/knowledge-base/cookie-consent/what-is-cookie-auto-blocking/) or have a quick chat with your legal team. - Hodnocení: 1 z 5od uživatele Drafer, před měsícem
- Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Mirka, před 2 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 1 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 15275833, před 2 měsíciWhat an utter shambles Malwarebytes are with their 3.1.5 version. It broke the functionality of Firefox Browser's right click, "Save Image as", feature. Malwarebytes pushed version 3.1.5 on me on the 9th April 2026, around two weeks after version 3.1.5 was released.
The absolute same day they had to bring out version 3.1.6 to fix the disaster of version 3.1.5. And what version 3.1.6 is according to Firefox is an, "Automatic rollback based on version [3.1.3]."
Sort yourself out Malwarebytes team, clearly better tech staff and Senior management are needed. - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Jacob, před 2 měsíciI love this app but just recently it wont let me save files using the "Save as" feature in the context menu or to copy files. In the downloads bar it lists the file as being cancelled. It will download the file if I select the "retry" in the downloads bar but thats an extra step.
Im running Windows 10 on a Surface pro 7, and there were no issues the day previous. I confirmed the App was the problem by turning it off. The only other app i have running is Ublock.
Again, love the program and the App!
EDIT: The update worked and fixed my issue! Thank you very much for the quick response. 5 stars!Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 2 měsíciHey Jacob, thanks for reporting this issue. The version of Browser Guard should now be 3.1.6, and the bug is resolved in this version.
Let us know if there are any other issues and thank you for your support! - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Egenrieder Hans Peter, před 2 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 4 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 19829301, před 2 měsíciHello dear developers of Malwarebytes Guard,
I installed your Malwarebytes Guard extension on Android, but I can’t configure it. I want website tracking to be blocked, but not ads. I opened the extension settings, went to “All Protection Settings,” and tried to uncheck the ads option, but the checkbox won’t turn off. Please fix this issue.Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 2 měsíciHello, unfortunately our extension is not supported on Android. Some browsers on Android can install the desktop extension, but unfortunately it doesn't work in practice.
For Android related protection we recommend installing the dedicated mobile app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware - Hodnocení: 2 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 19825817, před 2 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 3 z 5od uživatele Otmar, před 2 měsíciI'm more or less satisfied, except that sometimes it doesn't detect that I have a premium plan and the ad blocking also sometimes doesn't work.
Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 2 měsíciThanks for your feedback! For help with premium plan detection and ad blocking issues, we can better assist at https://help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/p/contact_support - Hodnocení: 4 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 19811889, před 2 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 4 z 5od uživatele Boris, před 3 měsíciPlutôt efficace, ne demande pas forcement d'avoir un antivirus de la même société pour fonctionné.
Bloquera pas mal de petite chose notamment les pubs et se montre flexible et facile a prendre en mains.
Une extension a utilisé systématiquement. - Hodnocení: 3 z 5od uživatele Dennis Reynolds, před 3 měsíciIt does its job well, but you seriously need to cool it with the popups/notifications!! I have them all turned off in settings, but I'm still getting several popups per session, I've just gone and disabled the whole addon now. It's doing my head in.
Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 3 měsíciThanks for letting us know. Anyway you can open a ticket, please? We shouldn't be notifying that much, and we'd like more details to figure out what is going on.
https://help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/p/contact_support - Hodnocení: 1 z 5od uživatele vhm, před 3 měsíciEvery time you open a Google page (which is unfortunately needed for my work) with this extension, things pop up on screen trying to verify my Google account. It won't even let me log on websites with my google account anymore. Malwarebytes is a good malware protection with good plans for everyone, but this extension is simply a bad tradeoff between protection and basic daily usability. Until it updates to give user more settings and control over the extension I can't recommend it to anyone.
Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 3 měsíciThanks for reporting, we have an opt out for this in our next upcoming release.
Unfortunately, in the mean time, you will only see this notification go away if you interact with the feature. - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 15153648, před 3 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 3 z 5od uživatele KT, před 3 měsíciIt is good but really REALLY slows down certain pages with no option to temporarily pause it when interfering in some pages such as those dealing with AI prompts and image creations. If it was not for that I would rate it higher. The lag it is causing me currently is so bad that it is conflicting with Grammarly which I need since I am dyslexic with numb fingers from Chemo. I don't need the conflict and I am very knowledgeable on how to keep myself safe online and my browser as clean as possible. So in my case I have uninstalled it for now until there are improvements when it comes to browsers that also have other addons installed and how they play together.
Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 3 měsíciThank you for reporting. I have opened a ticket to investigate any conflict with Grammarly.
We have more performance improvements coming (in fact in the past few months we have improved performance by 10x across various metrics).
I totally understand the priority though. - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 16698359, před 3 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 19736529, před 4 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele Uživatel Firefoxu - 18198209, před 4 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 1 z 5od uživatele Lani, před 4 měsíciPop-Ups from a pop-up blocker... every few minutes!!! And you can't close them!!!!!!!!!!!!
No No No
aggravating doesn't come close to what I feel...
I even tried their
"help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/31589256837403-Customize-Browser-Guard-from-the-Settings-screen"
workaround, I don't even have that options at all! None of them!
I close more pop-ups with this extension than without it!Odpověď vývojáře
zveřejněno před 4 měsíciWoah, this is definitely not intended! I'm sorry you're having this bug.
If you can, can you share more by opening a ticket at support.malwarebytes.com please?
We'd be curious to know what websites you see it on, and the notification you are getting from Browser Guard.
Maybe related, but there are aggressive anti-adblockers that pop-up notifications that say Browser Guard is creating an issue (because they want to show you ads). These aren't from us.
There's more info here https://help.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/41695202334747-Website-asks-to-turn-off-Browser-Guard. - Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele genej101, před 5 měsíciAbsolutely invaluable extension. I use Malwarebytes Pro on my desktop and this extension on all my browsers. It does flag some places that are ad based, and it's easy to back out of those, or if you know the site is safe, proceed. Just a great tool.
- Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele MR, před 5 měsíci
- Hodnocení: 5 z 5od uživatele David Gall, před 5 měsíci