Is there a free version of Malwarebytes?

Yes. Malwarebytes Free provides on-demand malware scanning and removal, but does not include real-time protection. It is useful as a secondary scanner alongside another antivirus. Premium adds real-time threat detection and web protection.

Does Malwarebytes offer a refund?

Yes. Malwarebytes offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on annual subscriptions. Contact support via live chat or email at support.malwarebytes.com within 60 days of purchase to request a refund.

Can I use Malwarebytes alongside another antivirus?

Yes. Malwarebytes is specifically designed to complement existing antivirus software. It excels at detecting malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs that traditional antivirus may miss.

How to Cancel Malwarebytes (2026)

Malwarebytes plans start from $0.00/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

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Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Log in to My.Malwarebytes.com

Go to my.malwarebytes.com and sign in with your Malwarebytes account email and password.

Go to Subscription

In the account dashboard, click "Subscription" in the left sidebar to view your active Premium or Malwarebytes for Teams plan.

Manage your plan

Click "Manage Subscription" next to your active plan. This will show your renewal date and available actions.

Cancel subscription

Click "Cancel Subscription" and confirm your intent. Malwarebytes will show a confirmation summary with your access end date.

Confirm cancellation

Confirm the cancellation on the final screen. You will retain Premium features until the subscription expires, then revert to the free scanner. A confirmation email will be sent to your account.

Retention Tips

Before you cancel Malwarebytes Premium, keep in mind that the free version only provides manual scanning, not the real-time protection that blocks threats before they execute. If you use another antivirus already, you may be fine — but Malwarebytes catches things that traditional AV misses. We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee if you're within that window. Is there a specific reason we can help address?