Malwarebytes: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-11-01
Score breakdown
95% backed by facts · How we rank
Malwarebytes against the market
The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.
AV-TEST protection (of 6)566 · median 6
AV-Comparatives protection rate96.5%99.8%98.8% · median 98.8%
AV-TEST performance (of 6)5.566 · median 6
AV-Comparatives impact score (lower is better)3.130.519.1 · median 8.7
Money-back guarantee30 days60 days60 days · median 30 days
Malwarebytes strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Top protection score in the latest AV-TEST test
- Protects Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone
- Permanent free version available
- A VPN is included in at least one plan
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV-TEST protection (of 6) | 6 | av-test.org | 2026-11-01 |
| AV-TEST performance (of 6) | 6 | av-test.org | 2026-11-01 |
| AV-Comparatives protection rate | 98.8% | av-comparatives.org | 2026-11-01 |
| AV-Comparatives Real-World award | Standard | av-comparatives.org | 2026-11-01 |
| AV-Comparatives impact score (lower is better) | 19.1 | av-comparatives.org | 2026-11-01 |
| Supported platforms (of 4) | 4 | malwarebytes.com | 2026-11-01 |
| VPN included | Yes | malwarebytes.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Password manager included | Not verified | — | |
| Free version | Yes | malwarebytes.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days | malwarebytes.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Cheapest plan per year (reference) | $59.99 | malwarebytes.com | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store rating | 4.5★ | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store ratings | 112,523 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| Company | Malwarebytes Corporation | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
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