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Our award-winning antivirus software crushes threats that others missed. It helps protect your devices against hackers, malware, spyware and ransomware for peace of mind.

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60K+

Installations of Malwarebytes every day

225M+

Malwarebytes scans every month

95M+

Threats detected or blocked every day by Malwarebytes

Protect yourself in real-time, all the time.

Say hello to smarter, safer protection for all your family's devices (computers, phones or tablets). Specifically designed to catch malware, our threat intelligence & proven technology let you rest easy, knowing that we’re finding and crushing threats that traditional antivirus software missed. The best part, we do it all without hogging your system’s resources or spamming you with annoying notifications. Finally, cybersecurity smart enough for your digital life.

Benefits of Premium


Exact feature sets may vary by operating system.

Halt Hackers

Halt Hackers

Protect yourself from hackers, malicious sites, infected ads, credit card skimmers and credential stealers with our web and malware protection.

Respects your space

Boosted web experience

Blocks malicious threats, ads and 3rd party trackers on websites for a safer, faster and more private experience with Browser Guard. Available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari.

Makes your security simple

Expert guidance

Security Advisor is an all-in-one cyberprotection dashboard highlighting your security status in real time, so you’re better informed and empowered to act. Available for Windows & Mac

Stops modern threats

Protect your device against ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, credit card skimmers, scammers, zero-day exploits*, brute force attacks* and uninstall*. *Windows only

Ultimate control

Our intuitive user interface gives you control to customize your protection and meet your needs without needing a masters in computer science.

Light and lean

Our scans use fewer system resources than before so you can enjoy your devices performing at their best.

Malwarebytes for all your platforms

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Malwarebytes for Windows

Multiple layers of malware-crushing tech, including virus protection. Thorough malware, spyware, and virus removal. Specialized ransomware protection. 

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Malwarebytes for Mac

Proven Malwarebytes technology crushes the growing threat of Mac malware, including thorough malware, spyware, and virus removal. Finally, cybersecurity smart enough for the Mac.

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Malwarebytes for Chromebook

Proactive protection against malware, ransomware, and other dangerous threats on this popular device. Get your first 30 days of Premium features for free.

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Get it on Google Play

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Malwarebytes for Android

Proactive protection against malware, ransomware, and other dangerous threats on what is becoming everyone's most popular device. Get your first 30 days of Premium features for free.

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Get it on Google Play

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Malwarebytes for iOS

Block spam calls, ads, and scam websites with Malwarebytes. Download the app to get your first 30 days of Premium features for free.

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Trusted by experts

PC Mag Readers Choice
AV Test Certified Advanced for Windows
AV Lab Rated Excellent January 2023
AV Comparatives Advanced Protection in Performance Test
G2 Leader Winter 2023
Testing Ground Labs award five stars for Android
AV Test Certified Approved for Mobile Security
  • Cleans up an already infected computer
  • Protects your identity and privacy from hackers
  • Protects your documents, financial files from ransomware
  • Protects you from malicious and fake websites
  • Stops malware that degrades computer performance
  • Crushes malware attacks that corrupt your programs
  • Expand your protection to your phones and tablets
  • Suspends Malwarebytes notifications while you game*
  • Brute Force and Uninstall Protection*
  • Exclusive Browser Guard features*
  • *Windows Only **14 days for Windows and Mac and 7 days for Android and iOS

Malwarebytes Free

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Malwarebytes Free

Cleans up an already infected computer

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Protects your identity and privacy from hackers

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Protects your documents, financial files from ransomware

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Protects you from malicious and fake websites

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Stops malware that degrades computer performance

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Crushes malware attacks that corrupt your programs

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Expand your protection to your phones and tablets

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Suspends Malwarebytes notifications while you game*

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Brute Force and Uninstall Protection*

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Exclusive Browser Guard features*

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Don't take our word for it

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“Seamless and easy to use. I love that I can install (so easy) and pretty much forget about it because the software protects 24/7. It gives me instant information that I am protected even if I have been online for two or three hours or more!”

‒ Junko C.

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“As the top Apple tutorialist on YouTube, Malwarebytes for Mac is one of very few pieces of software that I recommend to ALL Mac users.”

‒ David A. Cox, CEO @ Tech Talk America

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“The same strong anti-malware engine for your desktop and laptop comes to the Android. Runs seamlessly in the background protecting you, and does a great job of keeping your system secure. Low resources and high, high-end benefits.”

‒ Mark E - Google Play

Don't take our word for it

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“Seamless and easy to use. I love that I can install (so easy) and pretty much forget about it because the software protects 24/7. It gives me instant information that I am protected even if I have been online for two or three hours or more!”

‒ Junko C.

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“As the top Apple tutorialist on YouTube, Malwarebytes for Mac is one of very few pieces of software that I recommend to ALL Mac users.”

‒ David A. Cox, CEO @ Tech Talk America

Rating: 5.00 | Reviews

“The same strong anti-malware engine for your desktop and laptop comes to the Android. Runs seamlessly in the background protecting you, and does a great job of keeping your system secure. Low resources and high, high-end benefits.”

‒ Mark E - Google Play

Tech specs

  • Software Requirements

    Windows 7 or higher (32/64-bit)

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Hardware Requirements

    800MHz CPU or faster, with SSE2 technology2048 MB (64-bit OS), 1024 MB (32-bit OS)250 MB of free hard disk space1024x768 or higher screen resolution

  • Languages Supported

    Bulgarian, Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish

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  • Software Requirements

    macOS 10.12 (or higher)

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Hardware Requirements

    Any hardware capable of running macOS 10.12 is able to run the Malwarebytes software

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese Brazilian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, and Russian

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  • Software Requirements

    Android 9.0 or later

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil) , Dutch, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Indonesian

  • Version

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  • Software Requirements

    iOS 14 and later

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, and Spanish

  • Version

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  • Software Requirements

    Malwarebytes for Chromebook is only available for Chromebooks that can install apps from Google Play Store.

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil) , Dutch, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Indonesian

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

  • Software Requirements

    Windows 7 or higher (32/64-bit)

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Hardware Requirements

    800MHz CPU or faster, with SSE2 technology2048 MB (64-bit OS), 1024 MB (32-bit OS)250 MB of free hard disk space1024x768 or higher screen resolution

  • Languages Supported

    Update languages Android and Chromebook: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil) , Dutch, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Indonesian

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

  • Software Requirements

    macOS 10.12 (or higher)

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Hardware Requirements

    Any hardware capable of running macOS 10.12 is able to run the Malwarebytes software

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese Brazilian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, and Russian

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

  • Software Requirements

    Android 9.0 or later

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil) , Dutch, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Indonesian

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

  • Software Requirements

    iOS 11 and later

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, and Spanish

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

  • Software Requirements

    Malwarebytes for Chromebook is only available for Chromebooks that can install apps from Google Play Store.

    Active internet connection is required for real-time protection and product updates.

  • Languages Supported

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil) , Dutch, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Indonesian

  • Version

    Click here to view our full history.

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Secure your devices with our smart antivirus bundles. Enjoy up to 4x faster web browsing while protecting your online privacy with our next-gen VPN.

The Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN bundle includes:

Malwarebytes Premium
Smarter than your average antivirus. Finds threats on 40% of devices that already have another antivirus installed, and crushes them.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard
A browser extension for a faster, safer, and more private browsing experience.

Malwarebytes Privacy VPN
A next-gen VPN to protect your online privacy with speeds faster than traditional VPNs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With Malwarebytes Free, you can manually scan and remove malware and viruses from your device. As soon as you download it, it will detect and remove all kinds of malware like viruses, spyware, and other advanced threats. To keep your device protected after your initial malware scan and removal, we recommend you get more proactive and real-time protection Malwarebytes Premium on Windows and Mac and to also expand your security with our mobile security apps on Android and iOS. (We may provide limited trials for your evaluation of our full featured solutions: 14 days for Windows and Mac and 7 days for Android and iOS)

Yes, mixing and matching is not only allowed, but encouraged! If you purchase for more than one device, you can install Premium on same or different platforms. I you selected our bundle Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN you can install both products separately or together on different devices/ platforms.

Say hello to a safer, faster and cleaner browsing experience. Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a free browser extension that you can install as a plugin to your favorite web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari). Don’t wait and install it on all your browsers! 

Now Browser Guard* comes with some exclusive features for Premium users on Windows:

  • Content Control: Dial up your control of your browsing experience and define what’s appropriate for you, or not. Fully customize the content you want to block while you - or your kids - are surfing. Your time is precious, set your own boundaries and truly enjoy what matters to you online.
  • Import and Export: Global settings are here! Now your preferences and customized rules can work with all your browsers – even on other devices. Experience a consistent and clean web experience - Discover on this video how to Transfer Malwarebytes Browser Guard settings to another browser
  • Historical Detection Statistics: Ever wanted to go back in time and see what you avoided? Now you can! Learn more about the past detections and see what we’ve protected you from.  

*Chrome, Firefox, Edge- You are automatically entitled to it with an active subscription to Malwarebytes Premium for Windows

You can easily activate, upgrade and manage your subscription in MyAccount.

Sign into your Malwarebytes account at my.malwarebytes.com (When you purchased Malwarebytes, we created an account for you using the email that you provided at the time of purchase) and explore the options you’re interested in.

Upgrading is very simple, and you can do it without adding any time to your existing subscription. Your new subscription will simply be pro-rated to match the remaining number of days left on your existing Malwarebytes subscription and will automatically renew at the same time. You can upgrade to the Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN bundle and your subscription length won’t extend. You’ll simply pay the difference for the remaining time on your subscription.

  • Step 1: Learn more about the bundle upgrade. Sign into your Malwarebytes account at my.malwarebytes.com
  • Step 2: Click the “Add Privacy Protection” option on your Subscription page.
  • Step 3: Review your order and click “Submit Order.” You will receive an activation email.

Note: When you purchased Malwarebytes, we created an account for you using the email you provided time of purchase.

If your device has gotten a virus or malware infection, there are some telltale signs, including:

  • Slow: Your device slows down significantly.
  • Pop-ups: You have started to see a lot of unexpected pop-ups.
  • System crashing: Your system unexpectedly crashes, either by freezing or by giving you a blue screen.
  • Loss of disk space: A lot of your device’s storage has been taken up unexpectedly.
  • Settings changed: Device or browser settings change without you changing them.
  • Files encrypted: Ransomware has locked you out of your files or your entire device.

Different types of malware use your device’s resources in different ways, such as making it part of a botnet to perform DDoS attacks, mining cryptocurrency without your knowledge, or other nefarious activities.

Malwarebytes security software has multiple layers of malware-crushing tech, including virus protection. Traditional antivirus alone is no longer sufficient against today’s sophisticated malware threats. Malwarebytes prevents threats in real-time, crushes ransomware, defends against harmful sites, and cleans and removes malware. Go beyond antivirus and stop worrying about online threats.

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