| Version | Change log |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.5.0.237 Feb 19, 2026 |
Features and improvements: Added File Shredder to the Tools section, a new feature that allows you to permanently delete a file or folder from your hard drive or even a USB. For more information on using File Shredder, see: Delete files with File Shredder on Windows devices File Shredder modes in Windows Tools Improved the readability of scan reports in the Advanced tab for scan duration and scan results, and when exporting a scan report. Improved website blocked notifications to sometimes show both the app name and the file name for easier identification. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue with Detection History sometimes sorting dates incorrectly. Fixed an issue that sometimes caused Malwarebytes to not load properly. Minor UI and localization fixes. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.8.232 Feb 5, 2026 |
Features and improvements: You can now turn off "Trial available" and other non-critical notifications from the Notifications page in settings. To find out more about managing your notifications, see Manage Desktop Security notification settings on Windows devices. System Privacy Tweaks in the Tools section now redirects you to Privacy Controls for a more unified experience. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that prevented users on DuckDuckGo from activating their subscription with single sign-on. Minor UI and localization fixes. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.7.229 Jan 27, 2026 |
Features and improvements: You can now turn off "Trial available" and other non-critical notifications from the Notifications page in settings. To find out more about managing your notifications, see Manage Desktop Security notification settings on Windows devices. System Privacy Tweaks in the Tools section now redirects you to Privacy Controls for a more unified experience. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that prevented users on DuckDuckGo from activating their subscription with single sign-on. Minor UI and localization fixes. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.6.227 Jan 9, 2026 |
Features and improvements: Introducing Scam Guard for Windows, an AI-powered tool that analyzes texts and images to detect potential threats and scams. To learn more about Scam Guard, see: How Scam Guard uses your chat information Detecting threats with Scam Guard on Windows Added a Privacy Controls setting that allows you to disable web search results in the Windows Start menu. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that prevented rootkit scans from running on some devices. Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray. Other minor UI and localization fixes. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.3.221 Oct 30, 2025 |
Features and improvements: Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users: Manage ads in Windows notifications. Manage personalized content in Windows Settings. Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab. Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner card’s three-dots menu. Minor UI and localization improvements. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray. Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.2.217 Oct 16, 2025 |
Features and improvements: Added two new toggles to Privacy Controls for Windows 11 users: Manage ads in Windows notifications. Manage personalized content in Windows Settings. Introduced the ability to create a backup of the Allow list and restore older lists directly from the Allow list tab. Added quick access to the Scan Scheduler from the Scanner card’s three-dots menu. Minor UI and localization improvements. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that caused multiple Malwarebytes icons to appear in the system tray. Fixed an issue that prevented the installer from finishing installation on some devices. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.4.1.215 Oct 2, 2025 |
Features and improvements: Introduced a Privacy Controls feature that helps you optimize your privacy by turning off Windows settings that track your activity or allow ads". For more information on Privacy Controls, see this article. Updated the Website Blocked notification with clearer text and a more streamlined way to add websites directly to the Allow list. On the main dashboard, refined the VPN card text for better clarity and user understanding. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue that prevented Anti-Ransomware Protection from starting on certain Lenovo devices. Fixed a bug causing the tray menu to display incorrectly when the VPN Kill switch was turned on. Added missing auto-fill functionality for IP addresses when adding a website to the Allow list. Fixed a bug where the "If scan missed or skipped" field would disappear in scheduled scans settings. Miscellaneous in-app text, localization, and accessibility improvements. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.3.5.204 Jul 29, 2025 |
Features and improvements: Introduced Deep Scan, a new scan type recommended to users after blocking or removing a large number of threats. For more information, see Run a Deep Scan in Desktop Security on Windows devices. Added a new Windows Firewall Control feature preview to the Tools section in the app. This feature lets you easily work with the built-in Windows Defender Firewall to help manage network traffic on your device. See the following articles for more information on Windows Firewall Control: Manage Firewall Filtering in Desktop Security for Windows View Firewall Logs in Desktop Security for Windows Manage Firewall Connection Rules in Desktop Security for Windows Reverted main dashboard layout for free users. Issues fixed: Fixed some minor usability issues. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.3.3.198 Jun 24, 2025 |
Features and improvements: Improved dashboard usability and localization. Improved the display behavior of VPN connected/disconnected notifications. Issues fixed: Fixed an issue where the tray menu would appear on the wrong monitor in multi-display setups. Fixed a bug that prevented device deactivation for some users. Fixed an issue where Ransomware Protection would sometimes not shut down properly, causing delays on Windows shutdown. |
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.3.0.186 May 2, 2025 |
Added a new tray menu with an updated design and quick access to app features and information. Added the ability to Scan with Malwarebytes directly from the Windows context menu. Redesigned the Identity Protection page to improve clarity and usability. Redesigned the title bar to improve visual consistency and usability. Added an animated green icon to the Real-Time Protection card to show that protection is active. Added advanced settings to Brute Force Protection for users to customize their protection. Improved the Dashboard for Teams users to add new devices to their subscription more easily. Fixed an issue where the app would crash after adding a trailing forward slash to duplicate URLs in the Allow list. Fixed an issue where the Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run. Fixed an issue where the free version of the app would run unmanaged background processes while Browser Guard was installed. Fixed layout issues with the new tray menu that was affecting lower screen resolutions. Fixed minor localization issues. |
