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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product's effectiveness in protecting their devices from viruses and malware, with many highlighting its ability to run efficiently in the background without consuming excessive resources. People appreciate the technology for its robust security features, providing a strong sense of safety and confidence against online threats. However, some people mentioned difficulties with the user experience, particularly regarding website navigation and the clarity of activation processes. There were also occasional reports of the product aggressively blocking legitimate websites or causing ads to appear. A few customers also expressed dissatisfaction with managing their subscriptions, including issues with automatic renewals and device limits.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recently received a trojan virus from a simple camping website. Even though the virus was able to get past all the defenses, Malwarebytes was able to help remove the bug from the system once we new it... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Malwarebytes has been an effective protector of my computer for a few years now. It sends regular bulletins of items of interest, i.e., scams, urgent cell phone update, all of which I am mos... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I subscribed once when my new laptop had a lots of pop ups from adult sites and remained a customer since. From the recent things I like about the instructions on how to learn about scams with AI. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using them for years... best performance, best customer service experience... never any trouble.. when I buy a new laptop, computer or phone, I immediately uninstall/delete the free crap that com... See more


Company details

  1. Computer Security Service
  2. Software Company
  3. Software Vendor
  4. VPN Service

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Malwarebytes is reimagining security to safeguard devices, data, and people, no matter their location, lifestyle, or means. A global leader in online protection, its suite of award-winning cybersecurity and privacy solutions empowers millions of people worldwide to enjoy their digital lives, free from threats and scams. Our products are built and beloved by experts, offering security, privacy, and identity solutions for every platform and device (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android).


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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

5K reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clean My Mac wiped MalWareBytes from my…

Clean My Mac wiped MalWareBytes from my older MAC. I had great difficulty downloading a fresh copy of Mal from the Mal website. it was much more interested in selling me a selection of Upgrades at extra cost. I did select the cheapest upgrade, but it was Mal.5 and would not work with my older MAC and its Catalina OS. I had great difficulty learning and then finding Mal.4 which does work as I have enjoyed MalwareBytes for many years !!!! I sorting out this mess, Mark was very helpful through docket 8238173.
YOU really need to look at your website as if you are an outside customer, like us. change your Menu List to make it clear and easy for us ignorant customers. Col the upgrade selling !

11 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

We are sorry the reinstall process was so frustrating, especially when you needed a version that works with Catalina and had trouble finding it on our site.

Your feedback about the website flow and upgrade path is really helpful, and we will share it with the team. It is also nice to hear Mark was helpful on ticket #8238173.

We appreciate you sticking with Malwarebytes over the years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Malwarebytes for several…

I’ve used Malwarebytes for several years first manually and then automatically for the fee. I have been very satisfied and have never worried about malware.

17 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience. It is nice to hear Malwarebytes has worked well for you for several years, both when you used it manually and later with automatic protection. We appreciate your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

know what to do

we need someone to look after us

18 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for the great feedback. Malwarebytes is built to help look after you in the background so you can browse and use your devices with more confidence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using Malwarbytes over 15 years…

Been using Malwarbytes over 15 years now and its replased my ordinary antivirus, Browser Guard, antispyware, and much more for far less money. I use it on both my smartphone and my laptop. Highly recommended!

17 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing this. It's great to hear Malwarebytes has become your go-to protection across both your smartphone and laptop, and that it has replaced several tools while still being good value.

We appreciate the recommendation!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Protection

I feel confident that you are looking after me.

17 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

That kind of trust is exactly what we hope to earn. It means a lot to know you feel looked after while using Malwarebytes.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good value

17 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing this. We're happy to hear our product offers good value. We work hard to provide strong protection at a fair price, so feedback like this means a lot!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible company

Horrible company. Can Not stop auto payments, can not access password and can not cancel account. 2/16/26

16 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

We are sorry to hear about this experience. We understand how frustrating it is when you are dealing with auto-renewal, account access, and password issues all at the same time.

We are happy to check this further, and we have requested more information so we can locate the correct account and review what is happening.

If you already have an open support ticket, please reply there so we can keep everything in one place and continue assisting you. If this is a desktop subscription, auto-renewal can usually be managed in your MyAccount page, but if you cannot access the account due to the password issue, please share the email address linked to the subscription so our team can help check the account details safely.

If you do not have a ticket yet, please contact us through our official Help Center at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat (if available) or by submitting a support ticket

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Malwarebytes for years and…

I have used Malwarebytes for years and wouldn’t be without it. It is an essential part of my online security and peace of mind.
With the daily risks from scammers I feel safer using an established and well rated company - keep up the good job 😀

16 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for your continued support over the years. We're happy to hear Malwarebytes has become an important part of your online security and peace of mind, especially with so many scams around now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Malwarebytes!

I previously had McAfee but when I was having many problems with the computer functionality I took it to the repair shop. My computer was found to have 57 viruses and malware - mind you - all the while being protected by McAfee. NOT! The repairman suggested Malwarebytes and I downloaded/installed it as soon as I got home then got rid of McAfee. Now my scans always have zero results. Thank you Malwarebytes!

15 March 2025
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

That is a powerful comparison, and we appreciate you sharing it. It's reassuring to hear Malwarebytes helped you get to clean scans after all the trouble you had before.

Thank you for giving us a try!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I JOHN EDWIN WRIGHT 8233080

I JOHN EDWIN WRIGHT 8233080
I INSTALLED MALWAREBYTES YEARS AGO , AND ALL THOSE YEARS I HAVENT HAD ANY TROUBLE,IF THERE WAS ANY IT WAS STOPPED BEFORE IT GOT TO ME.
GOOD WORK KEEP IT UP. THANK YOU FOR A GOOD JOB DONE.

16 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there, thanks for sharing this. It's wonderful to hear Malwarebytes has been stopping issues before they ever reach you. We appreciate your support over the years!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Stop trying to get me to upgrade every…

Stop trying to get me to upgrade every day! It's very annoying.

15 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

We are sorry for the frustration. We understand how repeated upgrade prompts can be annoying.

Please reach out to us through our official Help Center at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat (if available) or by submitting a support ticket so our team can check where the upgrade messages are coming from and help review your options.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peace of mind

To me, it gives me a peace of mind that someone out there is looking out for me. From day one, I have not had any problems with malware. Keep up the great work you guys do. Thank you very much.

15 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

That peace of mind is exactly what we want Malwarebytes to provide. It means a lot to hear you have had a smooth experience from day one.

We appreciate the kind words and support.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

good news about cybercriminals

I subscribed once when my new laptop had a lots of pop ups from adult sites and remained a customer since.
From the recent things I like about the instructions on how to learn about scams with AI. Well, the newsletter is generally interesting.
However, I must admit that it blocks also good sites (such as some Romanian universities for example) and then I need to access these from another places, where malwarebytes is not installed.

15 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for taking the time to share this and for staying with Malwarebytes. It's nice to hear the product helped when you first needed it, and that you have found the scam awareness content and newsletters useful.

We also appreciate you pointing out that some legitimate sites are being blocked. We understand how frustrating that is, especially when you need to access them elsewhere. Feedback like this is really helpful because it shows where the experience can be improved.

If you run into this again, please reach out to us at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat or by submitting a support ticket so we can take a closer look.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

can't get rid of malwarebytes

13 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

We are sorry to hear you are having trouble uninstalling Malwarebytes.

We would like to help with that. Please reach out to us through our official Help Center at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat (if available) or by submitting a support ticket so our team can guide you through the uninstall steps for your device.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since I have installed Malwarebytes

Since I have installed Malwarebytes, I have not had any problems with my computers. I plan to install on my cell phone also. Excellent product.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing this. It is nice to hear Malwarebytes has kept your computers trouble-free. We hope it gives you the same peace of mind on your phone too.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The browser guard instruction said…

The browser guard instruction said click on the cartoon icon in my browser. Tried the icons in the pop up window, looked in my browser line in my window - nothing worked. Have no idea what issues that caused or if I'm actually protected - the usual junk from a software compant

14 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

We are sorry to hear the Browser Guard instructions were confusing and did not match what you were seeing. We understand how frustrating that is, especially when it leaves you unsure whether the protection is actually working.

We would like to check this further and help confirm whether Browser Guard is installed and active in your browser. Please contact us through our official Help Center at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat (if available) or by submitting a support ticket so our team can walk you through it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good but not perfect…

I find the product to be effective at preventing problems and finding threats. However, I do not find their activation process or their explanations on the website very clear. i.e., good product, but somewhat difficult to navigate.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing this feedback. It's encouraging to hear the product has been effective at preventing problems and detecting threats.

We also appreciate the honest feedback about activation and the clarity of our website explanations. If the setup or navigation feels difficult, that is something we want to improve. We will share your comments with the team.

If you ever want help with activation or finding specific settings, you can contact us at help.malwarebytes.com via live chat or by submitting a support ticket.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PERFORMANCE And TRUST

I have been with Malwarebytes years and found
the TEAM to be professional in all the services the company provides. A investment you can come to value and trust!... With service and support you can come to appreciate the hard work thay do to overcome the bad stuff that comes your way. Security you required & Trust.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there, thanks for the kind words!
We appreciate you recognizing the work that goes into staying ahead of threats, and we’re happy to know the protection and support have earned your trust over time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Disappointed

I re-newed my subscription , last week . Suddenly , I was exposed to pop-ups , attempting to infect my laptop . I could not contact Malwarebytes , and when I was directed to a website, was told it had no record of my account .
I finally had my grandson fix the problem . Nothing from Malwarebytes .

8 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there, thank you for sharing this, and we're really sorry you had to deal with that, especially right after renewing. Pop-ups like that can be alarming, and it’s even more frustrating when you’re trying to reach Support and your account can’t be found.

We’d like to look into what happened and help make this right. We’ve requested a bit more information so we can locate your account/ticket and review your experience. Once we have that, we can confirm your subscription is correctly linked and check what may have caused the pop-ups, plus make sure you can reach us if anything comes up again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Malwarebytes are good.

I have used Malwarebytes for many years now to protect my Windows laptops. Having previously used both their well known competitors and been frustrated at their lack of customer focus and their determination to take control of my computers in a way that made it diffficult to change supplier I was immediately impressed with Malwarebytes easy and efficient way of doing business. I have to say it is a pleasure to receive their regular press releases that advise about the new threats just to keep me aware but the real pleasure is that I have never had any of my computers compromised while Malwarebytes has been installed. Part of their analyses includes the number of threats that they have saved and this always makes me feel that I am getting good value for money.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Malwarebytes

Hi there!

Thanks for taking the time to write this. It’s helpful to hear that Malwarebytes has felt more customer-focused and straightforward to use than other security tools you tried, especially when it comes to staying in control of your own devices.

We also appreciate you calling out the threat updates and the reporting that shows what’s been blocked. Most of all, it’s reassuring to know your Windows laptops have stayed uncompromised while using Malwarebytes, and that it’s felt like good value over the years.

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