# CCleaner

> Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

CCleaner is a cleanup and optimization utility from Gen Digital, first launched in 2004. The Windows app removes junk files and browsing data, cleans the registry and manages startup programs, and paid plans add a Performance Optimizer, a Driver Updater, automatic software updates and scheduled cleaning. Versions for Mac, Android and iOS are also offered, and the higher plans cover several devices and bundle Recuva and Speccy.

- **Category:** Desktop Utilities
- **Made by:** Gen Digital Inc. (since 2004)
- **Website:** https://www.ccleaner.com
- **Runs on:** Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 6, 2026

## Pricing

CCleaner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).

- **Pricing model:** Free plan
- **Free plan:** CCleaner Free: standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and a basic Health Check. Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater and automatic cleaning are paid.
- **Free trial:** 14-day free trial of CCleaner Professional, with no personal or card details needed.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Standard cleaning and privacy protection with a basic Health Check, for one device. |
| Pro | $44.95 per year for 1 PC, annual subscription | Complete Health Check, Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater, software updates, cloud drive cleaning, automatic cleaning and priority support. |
| Pro Plus | $64.95 per year for up to 3 devices | Everything in Pro for up to 3 devices, plus Recuva Pro and Speccy Pro and the Pro versions of CCleaner for Mac and Android. |
| Premium Bundle | $89.95 per year for up to 5 devices | Everything in Pro Plus for up to 5 devices, plus Kamo and 24/7 premium technical support. Shown discounted to $64.95 for the first year. |

CCleaner's own pricing page could not be read; these figures come from https://web.archive.org/web/20260511090808/https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/plans on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with CCleaner before buying.

## Ways to pay less

- **Premium Bundle at $64.95 instead of $89.95** (Other savings): The plans page showed the Premium Bundle at $64.95 against a crossed-out $89.95, with no end date. The vendor's checkout lists $89.95 as the yearly fee after the first 12 months. Source: https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/plans

## Key features

- **Junk and browser cleaning:** Removes unused files and deletes browsing data, cookies and trackers from the major browsers. Standard cleaning and privacy protection are in the free version.
- **Health Check:** Analyzes the PC, recommends quick fixes and then tries to tune and update it. The free version has a basic Health Check and paid plans the complete one.
- **Performance Optimizer:** A paid feature aimed at a PC's speed and battery life. The vendor's pages describe temporarily freezing apps while you are not using them.
- **Driver Updater and Software Updater:** Paid plans update out-of-date hardware drivers and installed apps, the latter to close security holes in old software.
- **Registry Cleaner and startup control:** Clears errors and broken settings from the Windows registry and lets you disable programs that run when the computer starts.
- **Cloud Drive Cleaner:** Scans Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for duplicates and large or old files, shows how much space can be freed and lets you choose what to delete. Paid plans only.

## Good for

- Windows users who want junk cleaning, browser cleanup and startup control in one app
- People who want driver and software updates handled by the same utility
- Households covering several PCs, Macs and Android devices with one plan

## Worth knowing

- Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater, software updates, automatic cleaning and the complete Health Check all need a paid plan.
- CCleaner Professional is sold as an annual subscription, not a one-time license, and the Pro plan covers a single PC.
- The site prices by visitor location. The US dollar prices here come from a copy of the plans page archived on May 11, 2026.
- The PC app needs Windows 8 or later and excludes S mode and RT editions.

## What people say

- **App Store rating of the iPhone and iPad app:** 4.6 out of 5 from 3,097 ratings in the United States, read Oct 6, 2026. This is the store's rating of the app, not a score from ToolGPA. Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6450901367

## Works with

Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive

**Tags:** Disk cleanup, System monitor

## Alternatives

- [BleachBit](https://toolgpa.com/tools/bleachbit): Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/bleachbit-vs-ccleaner)
- [CleanMyMac](https://toolgpa.com/tools/cleanmymac): Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/ccleaner-vs-cleanmymac)
- [WinDirStat](https://toolgpa.com/tools/windirstat): Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/ccleaner-vs-windirstat)
- [WizTree](https://toolgpa.com/tools/wiztree): Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/ccleaner-vs-wiztree)
- [OnyX](https://toolgpa.com/tools/onyx): Free maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/ccleaner-vs-onyx)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026:

- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/plans
- https://web.archive.org/web/20260511090808/https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/plans
- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/professional
- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner-free
- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/keygen-ccleaner
- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/ccleaner-pro-key
- https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner-mac
- https://www.ccleaner.com/about
- https://secure.ccleaner.com/502/uurl-hmb2vdrs80?currencies=USD

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