is it safe to download the mackeeper?

The answer, summarized, is no.

Mostly all popups that come up at random times are not safe. You should still NEVER download an app from a random popup.

MacKeeper will do what it says, but instead of cleaning files you don't need, it cleans EVERYTHING.

Never download any cleaning apps you are not completely sure are safe.

Hopefully you read this - Conrad

Check the date. You're replying to a topic that is six years old. 🙂

I had the same problem. A tech from Apple helped me get rid of all the hidden files that had been installed. It's a nuisance and you can get the same utility features other places. My suggestion is to NOT install it.

Yes. That is just as true now as it was six years ago. It is still a just as worthless of a scam now as it was then.

I've had issues in the past when using the clean junk feature, removed something important and I had to do a system restore :/ stopped using it about 5 years ago

No mackeeper has adware

No no no and no Mac safe keeper will only give you Popups ect if you downloaded it dont open it just delete it i got it my accident and i deleted it and i didnt get pop ups if you didnt open it