How to Safely Remove the Malicious BetterIntelliJ Crack Plugin
This article warns that the BetterIntelliJ crack plugin for IntelliJ IDEA has been compromised and flagged as malware, advises users to stop sharing it, and provides step‑by‑step instructions to uninstall the plugin safely.
IntelliJ IDEA is a premium Java IDE that many users try to obtain for free, often searching for cracked versions.
One commonly promoted cracked solution is a plugin called BetterIntelliJ , which claims to activate the IDE until the year 2099.
Recently, the plugin was found to contain a serious vulnerability; it was maliciously altered, detected by multiple antivirus programs, and subsequently removed from distribution. JetBrains has officially warned users to stop sharing the plugin and to purchase a legitimate license.
The plugin’s website, BetterIntellij.com, also issued a statement (see image below).
To uninstall BetterIntelliJ from IntelliJ IDEA, follow these steps:
Open File → Settings from the menu bar.
Navigate to Plugins , locate BetterIntelliJ in the installed list, right‑click it, and select Uninstall .
After the uninstallation completes, restart IntelliJ IDEA.
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