Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
v8.8.1FreeReleased 13 May 2026
Small no-install tool that strips adware, toolbars and browser hijackers. By Malwarebytes Inc.
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 13 May 2026How we check
Quick answer
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is free software for Windows from Malwarebytes Inc.. Small no-install tool that strips adware, toolbars and browser hijackers. Download it only from malwarebytes.com. The latest version we track is 8.8.1 (13 May 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 8.8.1 (13 May 2026)
- Publisher:
- Malwarebytes Inc.
- Official site:
- malwarebytes.com
- Licence:
- Free — Proprietary (freeware)
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 or later
Our verdict
The quickest fix when a browser keeps opening junk pages or the search engine has been changed behind your back. It runs without installation and removes a lot of bundled clutter. It is a clean-up tool, not an antivirus, so keep your regular protection running.
Key features
- Removes adware, unwanted toolbars and browser hijackers
- Runs as a single program with no installation
- Quarantine and log files for every clean-up
- Optional resets for browser and network settings
Pros
- Pro: Free with no time limit
- Pro: Quick scans with clear logs
Cons
- Con: Not real-time protection
- Con: Current versions no longer run on Windows 7 or 8
What's new in 8.8.1
See what changed in 8.8.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 8.8.1Latest
13 May 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 8.8.1.639
20 Feb 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Also needs
- 512 MB RAM, 10 MB free disk space
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Proprietary (freeware)
- Publisher
- malwarebytes.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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