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Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes sells consumer and business cybersecurity software, including antivirus, a VPN, identity theft protection and free malware cleanup and scam-checking tools. Malwarebytes appears in our antivirus software comparison.

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Company facts

Official websitemalwarebytes.com
HeadquartersSanta Clara, CA
CategoriesAntivirus Software
Facts checkedNovember 14, 2026

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What Malwarebytes offers, and how we rank it

Antivirus Software

Malwarebytes is ranked #4 of 10 in our antivirus software comparison, with an editorial score of 8.6/10 (best for malware cleanup).

Well-known malware cleanup tools, with paid real-time protection, a VPN and identity plans.

  • Free malware scan and cleanup
  • Real-time antivirus and web protection on paid plans
  • Browser Guard ad and scam blocker (free)
  • VPN and identity protection on higher tiers

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