ClickGUARD

ClickGUARD is a click fraud protection service for pay-per-click advertisers. It identifies and blocks bot clicks, competitor clicks, click farm traffic and low-intent visits. The service works on Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Meta Ads.

What ClickGUARD offers

• Real-time fraud detection — flags fraudulent clicks as they arrive.
• Campaign dashboard — lets advertisers monitor traffic quality.
• Chrome extension — connects with Google Ads.
• Click fraud calculator — a tool for estimating exposure to fake clicks.

Who it works with

The site says more than 3,000 companies use the service, including e-commerce firms, software-as-a-service companies and financial services. Google Ads coverage includes Search, Display, Shopping, Video and Performance Max.

Key facts

• Platforms: Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Meta Ads
• Reported scale: 9 million clicks analysed and 11 thousand campaigns monitored each month