Malwarebytes for Windows, now available on the Microsoft Store
July 30, 2026 · Malwarebytes · Severity: HIGH
Malwarebytes for Windows is now available on the Microsoft Store, providing users with an additional trusted source to download the cybersecurity software. This move simplifies the installation process, especially for those setting up new PCs, as users can avoid navigating potentially malicious websites or fake download pages. Cybercriminals often exploit these fake pages to trick users into installing malware instead of legitimate software. By offering Malwarebytes through the Microsoft Store, users can ensure they are downloading the genuine application directly from a secure platform. The Microsoft Store version of Malwarebytes offers the same full-featured software as the version available on the Malwarebytes website or through trusted partners. Users receive real-time protection, seamless Windows integration, and all the expected features without any compromises. Unlike some app store versions of desktop applications, the Microsoft Store edition is not a limited or companion app but the complete Malwarebytes for Windows. Additionally, users are not restricted to Microsoft Store billing and can continue to use their existing subscriptions. Automatic updates remain seamless, ensuring consistent protection against cybersecurity threats. This availability on the Microsoft Store enhances accessibility while maintaining the software’s robust security capabilities.
When you’re setting up a new PC or looking for an app you already know, the Microsoft Store is often the easiest place to start. It’s built into Windows and lets you find, install, and update apps in one place. Malwarebytes for Windows is now available there too.
Malwarebytes for Windows is still available from our website and trusted partners. The Microsoft Store simply gives you another trusted way to get it.
If you’ve ever helped someone set up a new PC over the phone, you’ll know how much simpler it is to say, “Open the Microsoft Store, search for Malwarebytes, and click Get.” There are no web addresses to type, and no worrying whether you’ve landed on the right download page.
That’s important because cybercriminals use fake download pages and bogus security software to trick people into installing malware instead of the product they intended to download. Searching for Malwarebytes in the Microsoft Store gives you another straightforward way to make sure you are installing the genuine app.
The same Malwarebytes, now in the Microsoft Store
Installing Malwarebytes from the Microsoft Store gives you the same Malwarebytes for Windows you know and love, not a limited Store edition.
Some desktop apps available through app stores have fewer features or capabilities than versions downloaded directly from the developer. Malwarebytes is not one of them. You get the same real-time protection, the same Windows integration, and the same features. The Microsoft Store changes where the installation begins, not what the product can do.
That’s especially important for security software. Malwarebytes needs to run continuously in the background and work closely with Windows to help protect your PC. The Microsoft Store version isn’t a scanner-only companion app or a browser shortcut; it’s the full Malwarebytes for Windows.
No compromises. No missing features.
- The full Malwarebytes. You get the complete app, not a limited Store edition.
- The same protection. Real-time security and all the features you’d expect.
- Your choice of subscription. You’re not locked into Microsoft Store-only billing.
- Automatic updates. Malwarebytes continues to update seamlessly, just as it always has.
The Microsoft Store listing also gives you app information, screenshots, and another trusted place to install Malwarebytes.
Already using Malwarebytes from our website? There’s nothing to reinstall or change. You’re already protected.
How to get it
Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu or taskbar, search for Malwarebytes, and click Get. Windows handles the installation. Once it’s installed, Malwarebytes will open, ready for you to get started.
Malwarebytes for Windows is available on the Microsoft Store now. Whether you install it from the Store, malwarebytes.com, or a trusted partner, you’ll get the same Malwarebytes protection for your Windows PC.
From reporting threats to removing them.
Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.
Key Takeaways
- When you’re setting up a new PC or looking for an app you already know, the Microsoft Store is often the easiest place to start.
- It’s built into Windows and lets you find, install, and update apps in one place. Malwarebytes for Windows is now available there too.