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CleanMyMac

CleanMyMac is a macOS maintenance and optimisation utility developed by MacPaw, first released in 2008. The software is designed to optimize system performance by removing unnecessary files and managing disk space.

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CleanMyMac
DeveloperMacPaw Way Ltd.
Initial release2008
Stable release
5.2.9 / October 31, 2025
Operating systemmacOS Big Sur or higher
PlatformmacOS
Available in12 languages
TypeUtility software
LicenseTrialware, Software as a service, proprietary commercial software
Websitemacpaw.com/cleanmymac

CleanMyMac is a macOS maintenance and optimisation utility developed by MacPaw,123 first released in 2008. The software is designed to optimize system performance by removing unnecessary files and managing disk space.456

As of 2023, the software has been downloaded over 20 million times789 and has received multiple awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award and the UX Design Award.1011

History

CleanMyMac was launched in 2008, with its initial code developed by Oleksandr Kosovan, CEO of MacPaw.12713

Company's major releases launched in 2015,1 2018714 and 2024.1516 By 2018, CleanMyMac had gained more than 5 million users.1718

In 2020, the software was awarded the iF Design Award7819 and in 2021 – Red Dot Design Award.1011 The same year it received support for Apple Silicon processors.201621 In 2022, the software was nominated for Webby Awards.16 In 2023, MacPaw expanded its operations, opening an office in Boston922 in addition to an existing office in Kyiv.233

Features

CleanMyMac offers features aimed at maintaining and optimizing macOS systems. It combines antivirus protection with tools for cleaning disk space,246 protecting user privacy, optimizing performance, updating applications, uninstalling software, and preventing malware and adware. The software's malware removal functionality is powered by MacPaw's proprietary Moonlock Engine.24

Key features include the ability to clear unused system files, log files, and temporary files. Additionally, the software provides optimization tools such as maintenance scripts, disk repair functions, and options for resetting system indexes and databases.25

Software modules include Smart Care, Cleanup, Protection, Performance, Applications, My Clutter and Assistant.2627 The Smart Care feature addresses system junk removal, malware detection, and RAM cleanup in a single process.1418

See also

See also

References

References

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