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Malwarebytes for Mac

Adware removal tool (was AdwareMedic).

$44.99
In English
3.9
Based on 119 user rates

Malwarebytes overview

Malwarebytes (was AdwareMedic) helps you get your Mac experience back. Malwarebytes scans for and removes code that degrades system performance or attacks your system. Making your Mac once again your Mac. The app can be used for free to clean infected devices, but real-time protection requires an upgrade to the Premium plan, whose pricing info can be found here.

What It Does:
  • Removes adware, such as Genieo, VSearch, and Vidx
  • Removes malware, including Trojans
  • Scans quickly
  • Simplifies program management through a clean, lean interface
How It Does It:
  • Anti-adware
  • Anti-malware
  • Light footprint
  • Simple interface

What’s new in version 5.6.0

Features and improvements
  • From the Malwarebytes icon in your Mac menu header bar, you can view a brand new notifications section for protection alerts and general product updates.
  • New Notifications settings page in the app where you can customize your notification settings.
  • New scan notification that reminds you to run a scan if none have been run for 30 days.
  • Updated the General settings page to match the look and feel of the rest of the app.
Issues fixed
  • Removed a red dot from the Malwarebytes icon in the dock that appeared when your Trusted Advisor score fell below 100%.
  • Fixed an issue where new status menu was only partially displayed to licensed users.
  • Added country flags for new server locations in our server location list.
  • Improved VPN performance.
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes.
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Malwarebytes for Mac

$44.99
In English
Version 5.6.0
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Malwarebytes qualities

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

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3.9

(132 Reviews of Malwarebytes)

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snozdop
snozdop
Oct 1 2024
5.6.0
1.0
Oct 1 2024
1.0
Version: 5.6.0
Latest version 5.6.0 forces a new menubar item on you with no option to turn it off - by design. Some people may want this - I don't. Software developers shouldn't take up valuable menubar space without providing the option to turn it off for those who don't want it.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 5 2024
5.4.1.1525
4.0
Aug 5 2024
4.0
Version: 5.4.1.1525
I wish MU would catch up with the last few years of Malwarebytes for Mac. It's NOT an "adware removal tool", but rather: "Mac virus scan and antivirus. Specifically designed to catch threats on Mac, we crush viruses, ransomware, and other malware in real time – so your Mac runs like it should.... Specifically designed to catch malware on Mac, our threat intelligence & proven technology let you rest easy, knowing that we’re finding and crushing threats that other antivirus software missed. The best part, we do it all without hogging your system’s resources or spamming you with annoying notifications." IOW it's a full ANTI-MALWARE detection and removal tool. I could further bombard with feature quotes from the developer's page. Please check it out for yourself. I consider Malwarebytes for Mac one of the essential anti-malware apps for Mac.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 1 2024
4.21.9.5141
4.0
Aug 1 2024
4.0
Version: 4.21.9.5141
v5.4.1.1525 is out as of July 14th. The new 2D color-on-black GUI is impressive. Included is a graph of CPU usage by the app. It's still FREE. Added in the Standard version are "24/7 antivirus & anti-malware protection" and "Browser Guard: Extension for a faster, safer, and cleaner browsing experience." The Plus version adds access to a VPN with kill switch. COSTS per device: Standard - $3.75/mo. ($44.99 Billed annually). Plus - $5.00/mo. ($59.99 Billed annually).
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 7 2024
4.21.9.5141
4.0
Jun 7 2024
4.0
Version: 4.21.9.5141
v5.3.1 is the current version.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Sep 21 2023
4.20.7.5022
4.0
Sep 21 2023
4.0
Version: 4.20.7.5022
v4.21.9 is out. --> NOTE: Malwarebytes is NOT JUST an adware removal tool. As such, the one line description here at MU is currently WRONG. The early version of the app was indeed an adware removal tool. But NOW its scope is ALL current MALWARE of any known kind. Read through the OVERVIEW above for details. It's far faster than other anti-malware apps in that it checks all the infection locations of known malware on Macs. It does not scan every bit and byte on your drive. As such, it's more efficient in scanning speed. I personally use it as a supplemental scanner, with Intego VirusBarrier as my general anti-malware scanner.
snozdop
snozdop
Oct 1 2024
5.6.0
1.0
Oct 1 2024
1.0
Version: 5.6.0
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 1 2024
4.21.9.5141
4.0
Aug 1 2024
4.0
Version: 4.21.9.5141
Satcomer
Satcomer
Jul 4 2022
4.15.9.4666
5.0
Jul 4 2022
5.0
Version: 4.15.9.4666
jane779
jane779
May 31 2021
4.9.7.4220
5.0
May 31 2021
5.0
Version: 4.9.7.4220
gerardkirk95
gerardkirk95
May 21 2021
4.9.7.4220
4.0
May 21 2021
4.0
Version: 4.9.7.4220
sirossixnetcomcom7788
sirossixnetcomcom7788
Nov 26 2020
3.0
Nov 26 2020
3.0
Version: null
vegasmacguy
vegasmacguy
Sep 19 2020
1.0
Sep 19 2020
1.0
Version: null
Bousozoku
Bousozoku
Jun 20 2020
5.0
Jun 20 2020
5.0
Version: null
Meitnik
Meitnik
Mar 2 2020
1.0
Mar 2 2020
1.0
Version: null
Dellsuxx
Dellsuxx
Feb 19 2020
5.0
Feb 19 2020
5.0
Version: null
RobertS7068
RobertS7068
Jan 18 2020
3.0
Jan 18 2020
3.0
Version: null
GymW
GymW
Aug 15 2019
1.0
Aug 15 2019
1.0
Version: null
Hanspoot
Hanspoot
Aug 10 2019
5.0
Aug 10 2019
5.0
Version: null
chicagocrust
chicagocrust
Aug 7 2019
4.5
Aug 7 2019
4.5
Version: null
iMacWare
iMacWare
May 25 2019
3.5
May 25 2019
3.5
Version: null
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
May 10 2019
5.0
May 10 2019
5.0
Version: null
Katesoren1936
Katesoren1936
Apr 21 2019
1.5
Apr 21 2019
1.5
Version: null
eilla-1
eilla-1
Mar 26 2019
3.5
Mar 26 2019
3.5
Version: null
Ctmartin
Ctmartin
Mar 24 2019
2.5
Mar 24 2019
2.5
Version: null
kiwinacol
kiwinacol
Dec 7 2018
1.0
Dec 7 2018
1.0
Version: null
Funjoy
Funjoy
Nov 16 2018
4.5
Nov 16 2018
4.5
Version: null
F-John-Cianci
F-John-Cianci
Nov 7 2018
3.5
Nov 7 2018
3.5
Version: null
ecaniaux
ecaniaux
Sep 29 2018
2.0
Sep 29 2018
2.0
Version: null
Jna
Jna
Sep 27 2018
0.5
Sep 27 2018
0.5
Version: null
michael-hayhurst
michael-hayhurst
Sep 10 2018
3.0
Sep 10 2018
3.0
Version: null
Noraa
Noraa
Aug 25 2018
5.0
Aug 25 2018
5.0
Version: null
mikomeryl
mikomeryl
Jun 18 2018
0.5
Jun 18 2018
0.5
Version: null
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Jun 11 2018
0.5
Jun 11 2018
0.5
Version: null
Claude-Demierre
Claude-Demierre
May 17 2018
4.0
May 17 2018
4.0
Version: null
Nealnt
Nealnt
May 15 2018
3.0
May 15 2018
3.0
Version: null
kaydentaylornew
kaydentaylornew
Feb 25 2018
3.5
Feb 25 2018
3.5
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Feb 25 2018
5.0
Feb 25 2018
5.0
Version: null
yungparkloo88
yungparkloo88
Feb 21 2018
4.0
Feb 21 2018
4.0
Version: null
grinberg89
grinberg89
Feb 21 2018
4.5
Feb 21 2018
4.5
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Feb 10 2018
1.0
Feb 10 2018
1.0
Version: null
thosbsamsgom
thosbsamsgom
Feb 6 2018
2.0
Feb 6 2018
2.0
Version: null
frans-3
frans-3
Jan 19 2018
1.5
Jan 19 2018
1.5
Version: null
samostom
samostom
Dec 28 2017
3.0
Dec 28 2017
3.0
Version: null
Jgrove
Jgrove
Dec 25 2017
1.0
Dec 25 2017
1.0
Version: null
Dagge
Dagge
Dec 14 2017
0.5
Dec 14 2017
0.5
Version: null