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][7][13]
Company’s major releases launched in 2015,[1] 2018[7][14] and 2024.[15][16] By 2018, CleanMyMac had gained more than 5 million users.[17][18]
CleanMyMac offers features aimed at maintaining and optimizing macOS systems. It combines antivirus protection with tools for cleaning disk space,[24][6] 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.[26][27] The Smart Care feature addresses system junk removal, malware detection, and RAM cleanup in a single process.[14][18]
