Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is one of the most recognized names in consumer cybersecurity, known for its malware removal tool and its broader suite of antivirus, VPN, identity theft protection, and privacy products. For affiliates in the tech, security, and software niches, its affiliate program offers a way to earn commission promoting a brand people already trust and search for by name.

About Malwarebytes

Founded in 2003, Malwarebytes Inc. is an American internet security company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Cork, Ireland and elsewhere. The company specializes in detecting and removing malware and other threats from computers, smartphones, and business environments.

Its consumer product lineup includes Premium security antivirus, a Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, a Personal Data Remover, and mobile security for iOS and Android. Malwarebytes also offers a range of free tools — from its well-known malware and virus remover and AdwCleaner to Scam Guard, Browser Guard, and various free scanners — which act as strong top-of-funnel awareness drivers. On the business side, it runs endpoint security solutions, an MSP program, and a tiered Reseller Partner Program (Silver, Gold, and Platinum), which is separate from the consumer affiliate program.

How the Malwarebytes affiliate program works

The consumer affiliate program is managed through the Cleverbridge Partnerize affiliate platform. According to the official program page, affiliates can earn up to 30% commission for each sale, with commission received 30 days within point-of-sale and a 45-day referral period (cookie window). Malwarebytes handles product billing and support, and affiliates get access to affiliate marketing promos and an affiliate e-manager.

To join, you create or log into a Partnerize account, verify your email, go to the "Campaigns" tab, select Malwarebytes from "Join Campaigns," and accept the terms and conditions (three checkboxes). You can apply from the Malwarebytes affiliates page.

Note a discrepancy worth flagging: third-party directories such as Post Affiliate Pro list the program as offering up to 40% commission, a 45-day cookie, monthly payouts via bank transfer or PayPal with no minimum payout, and management via CJ Affiliate rather than Partnerize. Because these figures conflict with the official page (which states up to 30% and cites the Cleverbridge Partnerize platform), always confirm the current terms and network directly on the official program page before applying. A Reddit thread also suggests the affiliate/reseller side has at times been geared toward large-volume partners.

Who should promote Malwarebytes

This program fits creators and publishers whose audiences care about digital safety and device protection, including:

• Tech review sites and antivirus comparison publishers ("best antivirus" roundups, Malwarebytes vs. Norton/McAfee/Bitdefender content)
• Cybersecurity bloggers and YouTubers covering malware removal, scams, and privacy
• IT support pros, computer-repair services, and how-to content creators
• Deal and coupon sites targeting security software buyers

Because Malwarebytes offers free tools with a natural upgrade path to paid Premium, VPN, and identity products, content that helps users clean an infected device or block scams can convert warm, high-intent traffic.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Strong brand recognition — a household name in consumer security with high branded search volume.
• Up to 30% commission per sale, described as offering high conversion rates.
• 45-day referral period, which is more generous than many software programs.
• Broad product range (antivirus, VPN, identity protection, mobile) to match different audiences.
• Malwarebytes handles billing and support, reducing friction after the referral.

Cons

• Commission appears to be one-time per sale; no evidence of recurring commission on renewals from the official page.
• Conflicting public information on rate (30% vs 40%) and network (Partnerize vs CJ Affiliate) makes terms hard to pin down without applying.
• Requires a third-party network account (Partnerize) and acceptance of campaign terms.
• The affiliate/reseller path has historically favored larger-volume partners in some cases.
• Exact payout minimum and pricing/average order value are not clearly documented on the official pages reviewed.

Overall, Malwarebytes is a credible, well-known brand to promote for anyone in the security and tech space, and its up-to-30% commission with a 45-day cookie is competitive. Just verify the live commission rate, network, and payout terms on the official affiliates page before you build campaigns, since public sources disagree.