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ClickGuardian

🇬🇧 GB · from $49/mo

4.3/5· 60 reviews across 2 portals

UK-based click-fraud protection for Google and Bing Ads with real-time blocking and founder-led support.

GDPR
ClickGuardian is a UK click-fraud protection tool for Google Ads and Bing Ads. It monitors clicks in real time, blocks fraudulent IPs, and shares threat intelligence across a network of 2,000+ businesses. Paid plans are available; no free plan, but a 7-day trial is available. Data is processed under UK GDPR.

Replaces

ClickGuardian is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Real-Time Fraud Detection & Blocking

  • Real-time blocking of fraudulent clicks with automatic updates to ad exclusion lists
  • Live blocking feed showing blocked IPs and reasons
  • Automated blocking for Google Ads campaigns
  • Continuous real-time monitoring of ad traffic

Fraud Identification Technologies

  • Detection of VPN, TOR, and proxy traffic
  • Device fingerprinting to track repeat offenders across IP changes
  • Fraud Intelligence Network analyzing traffic behavior and click patterns
  • Real-time traffic quality scoring (0–100 per visitor)
  • Fake lead detection (Beta) for suspicious form submissions

Customization & Control

  • Custom blocking rules (e.g., max clicks per IP, geo-restrictions)
  • Campaign exclusions for targeted protection
  • Manual IP blocking
  • Country-based blocking

Analytics & Reporting

  • Detailed analytics dashboard showing click sources, timing, and authenticity
  • Advanced analytics dashboard (in higher-tier plans)
  • Custom reporting (in higher-tier plans)
  • Clear visual reports with simple charts
  • Instant alerts for unusual activity

Multi-Platform & Multi-Account Protection

  • Protection for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns
  • Meta Ads protection (coming soon)
  • Multi-user access for team collaboration
  • Cross-blocking across multiple websites

Pricing

Starter
$49 per month
  • Up to $6,000/month ad spend protected
  • 1 website, 1 Google Ads account
  • Unlimited clicks monitored
  • 3 months data retention
Professional
$99 per month
  • Up to $20,000/month ad spend protected
  • 3 websites, 3 Google Ads accounts
  • Custom blocking rules & campaign exclusions
  • 6 months data retention
  • Priority support
Growth
$189 per month
  • Up to $65,000/month ad spend protected
  • 10 websites, 10 Google Ads accounts
  • Microsoft Ads protection included
  • 12 months data retention
  • Phone + email support
Scale
$379 per month
  • Up to $200,000/month ad spend protected
  • Unlimited websites, unlimited Google Ads accounts
  • Meta Ads protection included
  • 24 months data retention
  • Dedicated account support

Custom plans available for ad spend over $200,000/month. All plans include a 7-day free trial.

EU Trust Profile

0 of 9 criteria verified with evidence, last checked 2026-08-03. Every ✓ links to its source.

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)not verified

    No Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is publicly available on the vendor's website.

  • Trust center / security page

    There is no dedicated trust center or security/compliance page.

  • EU data residencynot verified

    The vendor states data may be transferred outside the EU but does not specify server locations.

  • Public sub-processor listnot verified

    No public sub-processor list is available.

  • ISO 27001not verified

    No ISO 27001 certification is mentioned.

  • SOC 2not verified

    No SOC 2 certification is mentioned.

  • BSI C5not verified

    No BSI C5 certification is mentioned.

  • TISAXnot verified

    No TISAX certification is mentioned.

  • German-language support

    Support is based in the UK and does not confirm availability in German.

Verified means: the claim was publicly documented at the linked source on the check date. The vendor's own information prevails.

Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Quick and straightforward setup, typically under 5 minutes with clear documentation
  • Effective reduction of fraudulent clicks, protecting ad budgets from bots and fake leads
  • Strong return on investment, with reported monthly savings and improved campaign metrics
  • Responsive and knowledgeable support team, including dedicated onboarding specialists
  • Personalized onboarding process, particularly valued by teams needing guidance
  • Comprehensive click and behavior tracking, including IP tracking and fake lead detection
  • Seamless integration with multiple ad platforms and campaigns

Where users see room to improve

  • · Interface and onboarding can be overwhelming for some users, indicating a steeper learning curve
  • · Pricing structure may include hidden costs, particularly for personalized onboarding or advanced features

Ratings across portals

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Integrations

Google AdsMicrosoft AdsMeta Ads (coming soon)

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-06-21), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.