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7.7 Tested Aug 23, 2026 by Team RankingRight

Malwarebytes Premium (3 devices) review 2026

The cleanup tool everyone reaches for after an infection, now a real-time suite with the best removal of adware and PUPs we tested

PriceFrom $59.99 · checked Sep 11, 2026
Our samples caught97 %
Slowdown5 %

Is the Malwarebytes Premium Worth It?

Best malware removal. Malwarebytes is the second opinion that becomes a first line: it cleaned what others left behind and it does not play the renewal game. Its real-time detection sits a step below Bitdefender and Norton in both the labs and our test.

Malwarebytes Premium Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Removed every adware and potentially-unwanted program on our infected test image
  • Browser Guard blocks scams and trackers
  • Same price at renewal — no first-year bait
  • Free scanner for one-off cleanups
Cons
  • Missed 3% of our samples on first contact; labs score it slightly below the leaders
  • Few extras
  • Three devices at the price

Malwarebytes Premium at a Glance

7.7 Editor Score
ProtectionIndependent lab results (AV-Test, AV-Comparatives) plus detection of our 200 recent malware samples and 50 phishing URLs.
29/35
PerformanceSlowdown of file copy, app launch and web browsing on the same laptop with the suite installed, versus a clean image.
17/20
FeaturesFirewall, ransomware rollback, VPN, password manager, parental controls, identity monitoring — and whether they are real or trials.
9/15
UsabilityFalse positives on our clean-software set, nag screens and upsells, setup time.
9/10
ValueFirst-year price, renewal price and devices covered.
13/20
Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Protection 35 · Performance 20 · Features 15 · Usability 10 · Value 20. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.

Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026

Malwarebytes — $59.99

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Malwarebytes Premium specifications

First year59.99 USD
Renewal59.99 USD/yr
Devices3
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iOS, Chromebook
Free versionYes (scanner)
VPN includedPremium + VPN tier
Password managerNo
Identity monitoringAdd-on
AV-Test protection (of 6)5.5

Why it scored 7.7

Malwarebytes is the second opinion that becomes a first line: it cleaned what others left behind and it does not play the renewal game. Its real-time detection sits a step below Bitdefender and Norton in both the labs and our test.

Where it loses

Protection — a step below the leaders.

Still the right pick for

Cleanups, and users who want honest pricing.

Changelog: Sep 11 — rank 4 → 5; Sep 11 — rank 5 → 6 · all changes

Malwarebytes Premium7.7 · $59.99
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