Malwarebytes

v5.7.3FreemiumReleased 15 Oct 2026

Well-known malware scanner that cleans up infections other tools miss. By Malwarebytes Inc.

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By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 15 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Malwarebytes is freemium software for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS from Malwarebytes Inc.. Well-known malware scanner that cleans up infections other tools miss. Download it only from malwarebytes.com. The latest version we track is 5.7.3 (15 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 5.7.3 (15 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: Malwarebytes Inc.
Official site:: malwarebytes.com
Licence:: Freemium — Proprietary (free scanner; real-time protection needs a subscription)
Requirements:: Windows 10 or later

Our verdict

A dependable second opinion when a PC is already acting up. The free version scans and removes threats on demand but does not guard the PC in real time; that needs a paid plan. It sits comfortably alongside Microsoft Defender.

Key features

On-demand scans for malware, adware and potentially unwanted programs
Quarantine with restore if something is removed by mistake
Paid plans add real-time protection and web protection
Native build for Windows 11 on ARM

Pros

Pro: Good at removing adware and junk toolbars
Pro: Can run next to Microsoft Defender

Cons

Con: Free version has no real-time protection
Con: App regularly promotes paid features

What's new in 5.7.3

See what changed in 5.7.3 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 5.7.3Latest
15 Oct 2026
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Release notes

Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Windows 10 or later
Architecture: 64-bit, ARM64 (Windows 11)
Disk: 1 GB free
Also needs: 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB preferred)

Licence

Type: Freemium
Licence: Proprietary (free scanner; real-time protection needs a subscription)
Publisher: malwarebytes.com

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Do I need to uninstall Microsoft Defender to use Malwarebytes?

No. The free Malwarebytes scanner is an on-demand tool, so you can keep Defender running for real-time protection and use Malwarebytes for extra scans.

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