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ClamXAV for Mac

Efficient virus checker that doesn't slow down your computer.

$29.95
In English
3.7
Based on 186 user rates

ClamXAV overview

ClamXAV is a popular virus checker which has been protecting macOS for more than 20 years.

To mark our 20th birthday, during September we're offering 20% off your first year.

Time to take control

ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive. Set it to scan automatically or run instant checks on suspicious files. It’s entirely up to you.

Silent and deadly

ClamXAV is light on processing but heavy on malware. You won’t even notice it working away in the background - but threats to your Mac will, as virus definitions are constantly updated.

You and your Mac

Whether you’re a home user, business user or education user, ClamXAV provides effective malware protection on a single Mac or an entire network. With generous volume discounts available, it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

What’s new in version 3.7.1

  • Added support for choosing a custom app icon (macOS 10.13+ only)
  • New optional app icon celebrating 20 years of ClamXAV
  • Added the ability to prune logs from ClamXAV’s Settings
  • Sentry pause duration is now configurable
  • Some background tasks are now disabled when Sentry is disabled
  • More robust download procedure for malware database updates
  • When updating malware DB with ClamXAV in background, don’t bring it to the foreground
  • Malware DB update process no longer prevents the app from quitting
  • Improved error checking and resilience on scanning engine verification
  • Xenia no longer reports a machine as connected (with Sentry incorrectly labelled as OFF) while it’s sleeping
  • General improvements for stability and performance
  • Update for the bundled scanning engine
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ClamXAV for Mac

$29.95
In English
Version 3.7.1
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What needs improvements

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ClamXAV qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
5.0

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3.7

(328 Reviews of ClamXAV)

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tjekov37
tjekov37
Sep 24 2024
3.7.1
5.0
Sep 24 2024
5.0
Version: 3.7.1
The BEST AV Ever !!!!! Not VPNs, Not cleaning sh..ds !!!!! Thank You !
Fsckthemembership!
Fsckthemembership!
Aug 9 2024
3.6.1
0.0
Aug 9 2024
0.0
Version: 3.6.1
Approaching 20 years as a Mac software provider...great job! However, the inclusion of religious and other forced social engineering is offensive and should be removed, asap! A user from the early betas thru current paid versions I will have to pause my subscription.
pamandbobnord10116
pamandbobnord10116
Mar 8 2023
3.5.5
0.0
Mar 8 2023
0.0
Version: 3.5.5
Must I pay for clamxav for an old imac 10.11.6. It no longer gets updates?
pamandbobnord10116
pamandbobnord10116
Mar 8 2023
3.5.5
0.0
Mar 8 2023
0.0
Version: 3.5.5
Many years ago Clamxav was totally free. My older brother with all the college degrees in computer science said to use this app. . It was recommended by someone in the IT dept at UConn. Im sold. Uninstall other brand x apps and why not pay for peace of mind in the safe mac world.
Plotzenhots
Plotzenhots
Jan 20 2023
3.5.2
3.0
Jan 20 2023
3.0
Version: 3.5.2
The current version is 3.5.3
tjekov37
tjekov37
Sep 24 2024
3.7.1
5.0
Sep 24 2024
5.0
Version: 3.7.1
Plotzenhots
Plotzenhots
Jan 20 2023
3.5.2
3.0
Jan 20 2023
3.0
Version: 3.5.2
MicheleB
MicheleB
Jan 15 2023
3.5.2
2.0
Jan 15 2023
2.0
Version: 3.5.2
davidandtrishab
davidandtrishab
Aug 9 2022
3.4
1.0
Aug 9 2022
1.0
Version: 3.4
Annie-Walker
Annie-Walker
Apr 28 2022
3.4
5.0
Apr 28 2022
5.0
Version: 3.4
Randommac
Randommac
Aug 22 2021
3.2
4.0
Aug 22 2021
4.0
Version: 3.2
pfuzerharry
pfuzerharry
May 13 2021
3.2
4.0
May 13 2021
4.0
Version: 3.2
lhigdon2325
lhigdon2325
Feb 4 2021
4.0
Feb 4 2021
4.0
Version: null
Johnny-Rocket
Johnny-Rocket
Jan 4 2021
5.0
Jan 4 2021
5.0
Version: null
didifri
didifri
Aug 12 2020
5.0
Aug 12 2020
5.0
Version: null
Dvrndr72b23
Dvrndr72b23
Mar 28 2020
5.0
Mar 28 2020
5.0
Version: null
HJRBR
HJRBR
Aug 7 2019
2.0
Aug 7 2019
2.0
Version: null
Macfoto
Macfoto
Dec 30 2018
1.5
Dec 30 2018
1.5
Version: null
Veryvito
Veryvito
Oct 23 2018
1.0
Oct 23 2018
1.0
Version: null
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk
Oct 8 2018
4.5
Oct 8 2018
4.5
Version: null
Jaimesc
Jaimesc
Oct 5 2018
2.0
Oct 5 2018
2.0
Version: null
mrsidoric
mrsidoric
Sep 26 2018
5.0
Sep 26 2018
5.0
Version: null
TallTed
TallTed
Sep 8 2018
3.0
Sep 8 2018
3.0
Version: null
Maxter
Maxter
Aug 23 2018
4.0
Aug 23 2018
4.0
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Aug 22 2018
5.0
Aug 22 2018
5.0
Version: null
Ashiks
Ashiks
Aug 17 2018
5.0
Aug 17 2018
5.0
Version: null
Funjoy
Funjoy
Aug 9 2018
3.5
Aug 9 2018
3.5
Version: null
jack2001
jack2001
Apr 24 2018
0.5
Apr 24 2018
0.5
Version: null
TDark555
TDark555
Feb 11 2018
0.5
Feb 11 2018
0.5
Version: null
Pedro-Fardilha
Pedro-Fardilha
Jan 26 2018
0.5
Jan 26 2018
0.5
Version: null
gary-11
gary-11
Dec 20 2017
4.5
Dec 20 2017
4.5
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Nov 17 2017
0.5
Nov 17 2017
0.5
Version: null
midd
midd
Oct 29 2017
2.0
Oct 29 2017
2.0
Version: null
Trance
Trance
Jul 31 2017
5.0
Jul 31 2017
5.0
Version: null
Tim27
Tim27
Jan 26 2017
1.0
Jan 26 2017
1.0
Version: null
YGS
YGS
Dec 30 2016
2.5
Dec 30 2016
2.5
Version: null
FredgBe
FredgBe
Dec 29 2016
2.5
Dec 29 2016
2.5
Version: null
BobbyThompsonRocks
BobbyThompsonRocks
Dec 22 2016
4.0
Dec 22 2016
4.0
Version: null
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Nov 29 2016
5.0
Version: null
adrian-bliss88
adrian-bliss88
Nov 23 2016
3.5
Nov 23 2016
3.5
Version: null
Macmuser
Macmuser
Oct 28 2016
5.0
Oct 28 2016
5.0
Version: null
DJSquint
DJSquint
Oct 1 2016
1.5
Oct 1 2016
1.5
Version: null
malwareprovider
malwareprovider
Sep 22 2016
1.0
Sep 22 2016
1.0
Version: null
crisderaud
crisderaud
Jul 18 2016
4.5
Jul 18 2016
4.5
Version: null
BenjaminW
BenjaminW
Jul 12 2016
3.0
Jul 12 2016
3.0
Version: null