The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During March and April 2023 we continuously evaluated 16 home user security products using their default settings. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Windows 11: April 2023

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		91.7	91.7	100›
Avast Free Antivirus 23.1 & 23.2		100	100	100›
AVG Internet Security 23.1 & 23.2		100	100	100›
Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 26.0		100	100	100›
F-Secure SAFE 19		100	100	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 16.0		91.7	100	100›
Kaspersky Standard 21.9		100	100	100›
Malwarebytes Premium 4.5		83.3	100	100›
McAfee Total Protection 26.5 & 26.6		100	100	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Consumer) 4.18		100	100	91.7›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 22.0		83.3	91.7	100›
Norton Norton 360 22.23		100	91.7	100›
PC Matic Application Allowlisting 3.0		100	100	66.7›
Protected.net Total AV 5.22		83.3	91.7	100›
Trend Micro Internet Security 17.7		91.7	100	91.7›

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