Based on recent software releases, "CleanMyMac X" (now simply rebranded as ) introduced a revamped version (v5.0) in late 2024 that moved away from the "X" naming convention for its newest iterations.
Have you updated to version 5.0.5? Share your experience in the comments below. For more Mac optimization guides, check out our macOS Sonoma maintenance series. CleanMyMac X 5.0.5
: It combines cleanup, protection (malware scanning), and performance optimization into one automated routine. Based on recent software releases, "CleanMyMac X" (now
The file cleanup module has been quietly rebuilt. Instead of just sorting by size, 5.0.5 now shows you by default and integrates with Finder tags. If you have a 4GB video file from 2019 that you forgot existed, CleanMyMac will surface it faster than Spotlight ever could. For more Mac optimization guides, check out our
We’ve spent the last week testing the latest build. Here is everything you need to know about .
In the crowded ecosystem of Mac maintenance tools, few names command as much respect as MacPaw’s flagship product. With the release of , the software continues to evolve from a simple "junk cleaner" into a comprehensive system caretaker. But what exactly does version 5.0.5 bring to the table? Is it a minor bug fix, or a substantial upgrade that justifies a download?
"I was running out of 128GB on my MacBook Air. CleanMyMac X 5.0.5 found 47GB of 'System Junk' that Finder couldn't see. The new M3 optimization makes the scan feel instantaneous." –