CleanMyMac for Mac
Clean system junk, uninstall apps and keep your Mac running smoothly from one polished app.
by MacPaw
Free download · macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel · Updated
- 518 Ratings
- 4.5
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Cleaning
- Developer MacPaw
- License
- Free Free download
- Platform macOS
What CleanMyMac Does
System junk cleanup
Removes caches, logs and temporary files left by macOS and your apps.
Space visualization
See which folders take the most space with a visual storage map.
Large & old files
Find big files and things you haven’t opened in a long time.
App uninstaller
Remove apps completely, including their leftovers.
Maintenance tasks
Run maintenance scripts and manage login and background items.
Protection scan
Checks your Mac for adware and other unwanted software.
About CleanMyMac for Mac
CleanMyMac by MacPaw is one of the best-known Mac maintenance apps. It combines junk cleanup, an uninstaller, storage visualization, maintenance tools and a protection scanner in a single, polished interface.
It is aimed at people who want one app to take care of routine housekeeping: clearing caches, finding forgotten large files, managing login items and removing apps without leftovers. A smart scan runs the main checks in one go.
You can download CleanMyMac for free and run a scan to see what it finds. As with any cleaner, review the results before removing anything, especially in the large and old files section.
User Reviews
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What we like about CleanMyMac
One app for housekeeping
Editors’ note
Junk, uninstalling, storage and maintenance in a single place.
Very approachable
Editors’ note
A friendly interface that works well for non-technical users.
Visual storage map
Editors’ note
Makes it easy to understand where your disk space went.
How to Clean Your Mac with CleanMyMac
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1
Install CleanMyMac
Download the app, move it to Applications and launch it.
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2
Run a Smart Scan
Start the main scan to check junk, protection and performance at once.
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3
Review the results
Open each section to see exactly what was found before cleaning.
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4
Clean up
Confirm the items you want to remove and let CleanMyMac do the rest.
How to Download & Install CleanMyMac on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the CleanMyMac installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag CleanMyMac into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is CleanMyMac Safe?
Yes — CleanMyMac is a safe app for Mac from an established developer, MacPaw. It shows scan results before cleaning, and you decide what gets removed.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- Made by an established Mac developer
- Shows results before cleaning
- You confirm every removal
Information
- Developer
- MacPaw
- Category
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Price
- Free
- License
- Free download
- Compatibility
- macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel
- User rating
- 4.5 out of 5 (518 ratings)
CleanMyMac FAQ
Yes. You can download CleanMyMac for free and run a scan to see what it finds on your Mac.
CleanMyMac is developed by MacPaw.
Yes, current versions run on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Yes. It shows what it will remove and asks for confirmation. See the safety check above for scanner reports.
