# CleanMyMac Sabotage updater found

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cleanmymac-sabotage-updater-found/56913>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [July 5, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cleanmymac-sabotage-updater-found/56913 "2026-07-05T13:35:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![troyweb](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/troyweb/32/28958_2.png) [@troyweb](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/troyweb)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cleanmymac-sabotage-updater-found/56913/1 "2026-07-05T13:35:28Z")

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I just found the source of a recent sabotage to my Elements version.

I logged in to make an update to my site and was confused when the app wanted me to renew the subscription. I had let it lapse until I could renew it, but was told it should still work until I do.

Support pointed me at the page to get an older version, mainly for those who run into a bug and want to revert, it worked. Then I thought the app was allowing an update without the subscription !!!

The problem was “CleanMyMac” was being helpful and updated the app. I have since put the Elements app in an exception list and don’t have the problem. Where ever or how they get a new version without a current subscription is a puzzler to me, but I wanted to share this with the community in case anyone has this issue.

**Elements Staff, You are the Best**