Malwarebytes Inc.
Malwarebytes Free Version
The cleanup tool that became a full antivirus — with a free on-demand scanner.
What the Malwarebytes free version actually is
Yes — a free on-demand scanner and remover for Windows. Real-time protection is a paid feature after the introductory trial.
Priced per device count per year; verify on malwarebytes.com.
Step by step
- 1. Download only from malwarebytes.com.
- 2. Install — you can keep your existing antivirus, the free scanner is designed to coexist.
- 3. Update the database, then run a full scan.
- 4. Quarantine everything it finds, reboot and rescan to confirm the machine is clean.
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Developer Offer + 1 Extra Month
Current offer published by the software developer at checkout
+ 1 extra month of coverage provided by VirusGuardHub
- Valid:
- Ongoing while the developer promotion remains live
- Eligibility:
- New subscriptions purchased through the link on this page, for customers in the United States.
- Available in:
- United States
- Terms:
- The extra month is supplied by VirusGuardHub and applied after your purchase is confirmed. The developer sets the base price, currency, renewal terms and refund window.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Malwarebytes free antivirus?
- The free download is an on-demand scanner and remover, not an always-on antivirus. Real-time protection is part of Malwarebytes Premium.
- Can I run Malwarebytes free alongside another antivirus?
- Yes. Because the free version is not resident, it does not conflict with Microsoft Defender or a third-party suite.
- How do I run a free Malwarebytes scan?
- Install the free version, click Update, then Scan. A full scan on a typical PC takes a few minutes to half an hour.
- Does Malwarebytes remove trojans?
- Yes, it removes trojans, adware, spyware, browser hijackers and many potentially unwanted programs. For a deeply compromised system, also run an offline scan from Windows Security.