Malwarebytes for Windows version 5.4.6.227 was released on 8 January 2026.
Features and improvements
- Introduced a guided flow for when users move from the trial experience to the Free version of the app.
- This flow helps users choose which notifications they want to receive. The guided flow can be exited out of and accessed anytime by clicking Manage alerts from the
menu.
- Free users can now enable a monthly security scan, with clear guidance in the app. See Run a Free Monthly Scan on Windows to learn how.
- This flow helps users choose which notifications they want to receive. The guided flow can be exited out of and accessed anytime by clicking Manage alerts from the
- Added a step when adding a domain or IP address to the Allow List that informs users of the safety risks associated with allowing such items.
Issues fixed
- Minor UI and localization fixes.