CleanMyMac explained

Developer:MacPaw Way Ltd.
Released:2008
Latest Release Version:5.2.9
Latest Release Date:October 31, 2025
Operating System:macOS Big Sur or higher
Platform:macOS
Language Count:12
Genre:Utility software
License:Trialware, Software as a service, proprietary commercial software
Website:macpaw.com/cleanmymac

CleanMyMac is a macOS maintenance and optimisation utility developed by MacPaw,[1] [2] [3] first released in 2008. The software is designed to optimize system performance by removing unnecessary files and managing disk space.[4] [5] [6]

As of 2023, the software has been downloaded over 20 million times[7] [8] [9] and has received multiple awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award and the UX Design Award.[10] [11]

History

CleanMyMac was launched in 2008, with its initial code developed by Oleksandr Kosovan, CEO of MacPaw.[12] [13]

Company’s major releases launched in 2015, 2018[14] and 2024.[15] [16] By 2018, CleanMyMac had gained more than 5 million users.[17] [18]

In 2020, the software was awarded the iF Design Award[19] and in 2021 – Red Dot Design Award. The same year it received support for Apple Silicon processors.[20] [21] In 2022, the software was nominated for Webby Awards. In 2023, MacPaw expanded its operations, opening an office in Boston[22] in addition to an existing office in Kyiv.[23]

Features

CleanMyMac offers features aimed at maintaining and optimizing macOS systems. It combines antivirus protection with tools for cleaning disk space,[24] 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.

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.[26] [27] The Smart Care feature addresses system junk removal, malware detection, and RAM cleanup in a single process.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 7, 2015 . CleanMyMac 3 Brings Mail & iTunes Cleaning, Maintenance, and Privacy Features . January 12, 2025 . MacStories . en-US.
  2. News: Sullivan . Mark . February 25, 2022 . Ukrainian tech companies hope for the best, plan for worst . https://web.archive.org/web/20241204055835/https://www.fastcompany.com/90725211/ukraine-tech-companies . December 4, 2024 . January 12, 2025 . . en-US . live .
  3. Web site: February 25, 2022 . From WhatsApp to Grammarly: Ukraine's Influence on the World of Tech . January 12, 2025 . Gadgets 360 . en.
  4. Web site: Dirks . Brent . June 10, 2019 . Keep Your Mac in Top Shape With CleanMyMac X . January 12, 2025 . MakeUseOf . en.
  5. Web site: Optimize Your Mac : App Store Story . January 12, 2025 . App Store . en-US.
  6. Web site: CleanMyMac X gets M1 support, a new look, and a new feature . January 12, 2025 . . en.
  7. Web site: Чистюля. Українські розробники отримали нагороду за програму для Mac . January 12, 2025 . . uk.
  8. Web site: Gazeta.ua . February 6, 2020 . Українців нагородили за розробку програми для Мас . January 12, 2025 . . uk.
  9. Web site: Lysiuk . Oksana . October 2, 2023 . Ukrainian IT company MacPaw has opened an office in Boston. . January 12, 2025 . UBN . en-US.
  10. Web site: August 12, 2021 . CleanMyMac X got the Red Dot Award . January 12, 2025 . macpaw.com . en.
  11. Web site: October 11, 2021 . How to use CleanMyMac X to make sure you can trust your Mac . January 12, 2025 . . en.
  12. Web site: Sparrow . Mark . Ukrainian Software Developer MacPaw Updates CleanMyMac Even While Under Fire . January 12, 2025 . . en.
  13. Web site: Карпенко . Ольга . October 22, 2014 . Как создать глобальную компанию в 27 лет: история MacPaw . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210508152357/https://ain.ua/2014/10/22/kak-iz-lyubvi-k-texnike-apple-poluchilsya-mnogomillionnyj-biznes-istoriya-kompanii-macpaw/ . May 8, 2021 . January 17, 2025 . .
  14. Web site: Horwitz . Jeremy . September 5, 2018 . MacPaw releases CleanMyMac X, a macOS Mojave junk and malware killer . January 12, 2025 . . en-US.
  15. Web site: Waichulis . Arin . October 16, 2024 . MacPaw releases major update to CleanMyMac with fresh design and new features . January 12, 2025 . . en-US.
  16. Web site: CleanMyMac отримує велике оновлення, яке виводить його за рамки базового клінера Mac — що змінюється . January 12, 2025 . . uk.
  17. Web site: Dillet . Romain . September 5, 2018 . MacPaw releases CleanMyMac X . January 12, 2025 . . en-US.
  18. Web site: Сапитон . Михаил . Украинская компания MacPaw выпустила новую версию CleanMyMac . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421042011/https://ain.ua/2018/09/05/cleanmymac-x-ot-mac-paw/ . April 21, 2021.
  19. Web site: July 29, 2024 . CleanMyMac X keeps your Mac optimized and running smooth . January 12, 2025 . AppleInsider . en.
  20. Web site: Warwick . Stephen . February 25, 2021 . CleanMyMac X gets M1 Mac support, sleek new look in huge update . January 12, 2025 . . en.
  21. News: February 25, 2021 . CleanMyMac X тепер підтримує процесор Apple M1 - Root Nation . https://web.archive.org/web/20220305214915/https://root-nation.com/ua/news-ua/it-news-ua/ua-cleanmymac-x-remove-intel-binaries/ . March 5, 2022 . January 17, 2025 . Root Nation . uk-UA.
  22. Web site: How These Boston Tech Companies are Growing and Connecting to the Community Built In Boston . January 12, 2025 . Built In . en.
  23. Web site: Zibreg . Christian . February 24, 2022 . Setapp, CleanMyMac and other MacPaw software shall continue working without a hiccup despite Russian invasion of Ukraine . January 12, 2025 . iDownloadBlog.com . en-US.
  24. Web site: Rubenking . Neil J. . July 22, 2023 . CleanMyMac Review . January 17, 2025 . . en.
  25. Web site: Terpstra . Brett . September 6, 2018 . CleanMyMac X Saves Space, Removes Malware, and Speeds Up Your Mac . January 17, 2025 . . en.
  26. Web site: Wolfe . Bryan M. . January 25, 2022 . CleanMyMac X for Mac review . January 17, 2025 . . en.
  27. Web site: Wiesend . Stephan . October 20, 2024 . Die neue Version des System-Optimierers CleanMyMac von MacPaw im Test . January 17, 2025 . . de.

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