CCleaner Free for Windows
The free CCleaner 7 edition for reviewing and removing selected browser, Windows, and application leftovers.
CCleaner Free 7.11.1509 is the current free Windows edition verified on September 16, 2026. It provides guided and custom cleanup while reserving automation and several updater functions for paid plans.
Editorial description
CCleaner Free v7 is a Windows maintenance utility focused on inspecting and deleting selected temporary files, browser data, and other leftovers. Health Check presents a guided scan, while Custom Clean exposes Junk, Browser, and Registry categories for more deliberate selection. Cookie allowlists and file or folder exclusions help protect data that should remain, and CCleaner creates a registry backup before applying selected registry fixes.
The Free label should not be confused with the Professional edition. Automatic Cleaning, full Software Updater operation, Driver Updater, and other promoted tools may require payment or appear as trials. Cleanup can recover space, but it cannot guarantee a faster computer, remove malware, repair hardware, or replace backups and Windows updates. Review scan results before cleaning, especially cookies and registry entries, because deletion can sign you out or alter application behavior.
Features
Guided Health Check
Scans supported privacy and junk categories, then lets you review available actions before cleanup.
Custom Clean controls
Provides selectable Junk, Browser, and Registry categories instead of forcing a single cleanup profile.
Allowlist and exclusions
Can retain cookies for trusted sites and exclude specified files or folders from future cleaning.
Backup-aware registry workflow
Creates a registry backup before selected fixes and documents where that backup can be restored.
