ClamXAV for Mac
Efficient virus checker that doesn't slow down your computer.
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ClamXAV overview
ClamXAV is a popular virus checker which has been protecting macOS for more than 20 years.
To mark our 20th birthday, during September we're offering 20% off your first year.
Time to take control
ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive. Set it to scan automatically or run instant checks on suspicious files. It’s entirely up to you.
Silent and deadly
ClamXAV is light on processing but heavy on malware. You won’t even notice it working away in the background - but threats to your Mac will, as virus definitions are constantly updated.
You and your Mac
Whether you’re a home user, business user or education user, ClamXAV provides effective malware protection on a single Mac or an entire network. With generous volume discounts available, it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.
What's new in version 3.10
- ClamXAV can now monitor your clipboard to protect against Click-Fix malware campaigns*
* This can be enabled in ClamXAV Settings -> Advanced. - Xenia users can enforce the clearing of the clipboard upon detection of malicious contents
- Computers managed by Xenia can now automatically install ClamXAV app updates without being pushed by an admin
- Improvements when re-activating a previously-deactivated machine (no longer need to wait ~24 hours)
- Improved handling of scheduled DB updates when the update fails
- Failed DB updates no longer produce an annoying dialog as they’re automatically rescheduled anyway
- The QuickScan no longer shows the names of items it’s looking for
- Fixed an issue where entering an invalid registration key could ClamXAV to be stuck in an inoperable state
- Fixed an issue that caused a full database download on every update
- Fixed an issue that caused scheduled scan settings to be ignored under specific circumstances
- Fixed an issue that caused the Reports Window (for updates) to list the wrong DB version
- Fixed an issue that could lead to runaway CPU usage for the menu item (ClamXAV UI Helper)
ClamXAV for Mac
$29.95
In English
Version 3.10
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Jan 15, 2026
Version: 3.9.1
v3.9.2 is out. "• Improved handling of scheduled scans when drive to be scanned is unavailable
• Improve accuracy of DB update scheduler
• Improve accuracy of file counter
• Fix issue where DB update may be delayed if Xenia connection drops and re-establishes itself
• Malware detection alert emails (business licences only) are now batched to send after a scan completes rather than immediately after each detected file.
• Fix Dutch localisation (many thanks to Richard Kwakkel)"
Feb 11, 2025
Version: 3.7.1
Clam XAV is easy to use, and it's kept malware out of my macBook Pro. Great program!
Sep 24, 2024
Version: 3.7.1
The BEST AV Ever !!!!! Not VPNs, Not cleaning sh..ds !!!!! Thank You !
Aug 9, 2024
Version: 3.6.1
Approaching 20 years as a Mac software provider...great job!
However, the inclusion of religious and other forced social engineering is offensive and should be removed, asap!
A user from the early betas thru current paid versions I will have to pause my subscription.
Mar 8, 2023
Version: 3.5.5
Must I pay for clamxav for an old imac 10.11.6. It no longer gets updates?
