Trustworthiness of MacKeeper in 2025

The last question asking whether MacKeeper is a scam or recommended by Apple was in 2021. It was determined it was. Is it still in 2025, can it now be trusted?




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Posted on Jan 23, 2025 6:50 AM

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Jan 23, 2025 6:57 AM in response to HildaAnnie

HildaAnnie wrote:

The last question asking whether MacKeeper is a scam or recommended by Apple was in 2021. It was determined it was. Is it still in 2025, can it now be trusted?



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Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


Disk Cleaner 


CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac


New macOS Malware "Cthulhu Stealer" Targets Apple Users' Data


➡️ MacKeeper, ⬅️


Dr Cleaner Pro Plus


Open Cleaner one Pro


Macmechanic


Clean my Mac x.


MacBooster


Macscan


MacCleanse 


CCleaner 



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