Malwarebytes Premium Security review

Malwarebytes Premium Security is built around the threats home users most often meet today: scam sites, fake downloads, malicious ads and browser extensions. Its Standard plan, from $59.99 a year for 3 devices, includes real-time malware and PUP protection, ransomware and exploit protection, brute force protection and Web Protection that blocks phishing pages before they load. Every plan also includes Browser Guard, the company's ad and scam blocker extension. On phones it adds text and call protection, and on computers webcam monitoring, firewall control, a file shredder and a junk cleaner, though Malwarebytes notes that exact features vary by operating system. The Plus plan adds a WireGuard VPN for $79.99 a year, and Ultimate adds identity protection with $2 million of insurance. The app is simple to run, which suits people who do not want to tune settings. Families can cover 10 devices from $119.99 a year.

Who it is for

People who want simple, scam-focused protection and a browser blocker that stops ads and scam sites.

Price

Standard from $59.99 a year for 3 devices; Plus with VPN from $79.99 a year; Ultimate from $139.99 a year in the current offer; Standard Family from $119.99 a year for 10 devices; 60-day money-back guarantee.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time malware, PUP, ransomware and exploit protection
• Web Protection that blocks phishing sites and malicious URLs
• Browser Guard ad and scam blocker extension on all plans
• Scam Guard, plus text and call protection on phones
• Webcam monitoring, firewall control and file shredder

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every plan includes Browser Guard
• Strength: Family plan covers 10 devices from $119.99 a year
• Strength: 24/7 human support and a 60-day money-back guarantee
• Weakness: VPN needs the Plus plan or higher
• Weakness: Exact features vary by operating system
• Weakness: Identity protection is only in the Ultimate plan

Key facts

• Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
• Devices: 3 (Standard), 10 (Standard Family)
• VPN: Plus plan and above
• Identity insurance: $2 million on Ultimate
• Refund window: 60 days

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Premium Security is No. 4 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.