
Malwarebytes - Reviews and experiences
(Oct 2023-Nov 2025)
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Cookie consent hiccup, service sorted
Cookie consent hiccup, service sorted
Delivery quick, support helped — daily use, relieved.
Tried it hesitantly
Tried it hesitantly
I was iffy before buying — saw it on a coworker's machine, they suggested it, sceptical at first, now mostly satisfied.
Small win, eh
Small win, eh
I like how it works, honestly surprised it helps — warning, decent protection costs.
Surprisingly low-key
Surprisingly low-key
Wasn't sure I'd buy this, thought it'd slow my Dell, but barely notice it — caught a weird threat first day, surprise; recommend.
Quiet background guard
Quiet background guard
Halfway through a deadline it barely noticed my old laptop — light on resources, scans quietly, fixed my paranoia after malware scare
Saved my laptop (mostly)
Saved my laptop (mostly)
Had to buy this after adware hit my laptop; overall solid and easy to use, but it still lets some malicious scripts through — annoying
Got it fast
Got it fast
Needed it after getting scammed before and tons of spam. Delivery was quick, customer service handled setup. Glad it really works.
Quiet but feisty
Quiet but feisty
Caught sight of it on a friend’s machine, gave it a whirl — surprisingly quietly blocks junk, feels light on my laptop, I told everybody, eh.
Quietly reliable
Quietly reliable
My buddy told me about it ages ago. It's on my laptop, phone and kids' tablet — mostly invisible, sometimes nags about updates, but no crashes and no stolen stuff, so I keep it.
Up-to-date, mostly
Up-to-date, mostly
It actually keeps things current, against regular crooks and shady state actors — I tried the free trial first, works well, though setup could be a bit clearer.
Does the job
Does the job
Turns out it actually does what I needed, so I'm relieved. I run it on a laptop and my phone every day — light on resources, catches the junk, pretty straightforward to set up. Not flashy, just solid, and I'm happy I didn't waste money at all.
Quiet watchdog
Quiet watchdog
I actually relax now, devices feel lighter somehow. The app runs quietly in background and I barely notice it, yet I know it's watching. Been using it for years. Would tell friends to try it — solid and simple protection too.
Quiet clean-up, big relief
Quiet clean-up, big relief
run a scan and check the privacy tools.
Phone takeover hassle
Phone takeover hassle
Don't buy it — it hijacked my phone, simple as that. For two days every app I tapped showed Malwarebytes ads trying to sell upgrades; it even blocked other cleaners. I finally used CCleaner and got rid of it, relief. I’ve used other antiviruses and none were this invasive, so yeah, sketchy but solved.
Small win for the VPN
Small win for the VPN
I like it — the VPN does exactly what I wanted. I've used their anti-malware since January and didn't want to pay for the full bundle, so I grabbed the standalone VPN. Setup was straightforward, speeds are decent, support answered one odd question, and overall it's a practical, not flashy, win.
Feels safer, mostly
Feels safer, mostly
the VPN is honestly the feature I use most — it's dead simple and actually works, which is rare. Scheduled scans run quietly in the background so you almost forget them, though they can take a while on older laptops. Dashboard's tidy and browser protection helps. I'd tell friends to try the trial first.
Longtime but not perfect
Longtime but not perfect
it just worked, quietly cleaning stuff. I'm in IT security, so I notice the rough edges — updates sometimes fumble, UI could be less cluttered — but protection is reliable and I still keep it on my machines.
Couch-side relief
Couch-side relief
I was half-asleep on the couch when I got that alert about weird activity — that’s the exact moment I knew this was worth it. The app's a bit clunky now and then, sure, but it's been keeping an eye on my accounts for years, flags breaches and Malwarebytes support actually helped me deal with a dark‑web leak. I check it every morning with my coffee and when the kids use their tablets, and honestly it calms me down.
Quiet but reliable
Quiet but reliable
Halfway through a messy torrent of browser toolbars and a sluggish laptop, I noticed Malwarebytes quietly doing its thing in the background. It's subtle — scans when I want, checks stuff without choking the machine, and the UI is straightforward, no fuss. I've bounced between other AVs before and some were loud, slow or flagged too many false positives; this one feels balanced. I started with the free version ages ago, moved to premium across a few PCs, and I'm honestly glad I did — it actually finds odd stuff others missed. Support was easy to reach when I needed it and fixed the issue, so yeah, pretty happy overall.
Mid-packing panic turned small relief
Mid-packing panic turned small relief
light, unobtrusive, not eating resources, scans that don’t make my fan sound like it’s launching. The VPN seems stable now, and the app boots up without drama. I’m glad it didn’t stay broken and that a human took over eventually — I appreciate that. Could be quicker on the first response, and yeah, the AI-first setup is clunky sometimes. But overall it’s back to doing its job and I’m relieved I didn’t have to shop around.
About Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes is a global cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises from advanced online threats such as malware, ransomware, and other malicious software. Founded in 2008 by Marcin Kleczynski and Bruce Harrison, the company has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide. Malwarebytes offers a range of products and services, including anti-malware, anti-exploit, and endpoint security solutions, designed to detect and remove malicious software and prevent future infections. Over the years, it has gained recognition for its effective and user-friendly security tools, growing into one of the leading names in the cybersecurity sector.
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