The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During March and April 2025 we continuously evaluated 14 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. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.

Windows 11: April 2025

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Avast Free Antivirus 25.2 & 25.3		100	100	100›
AVG Internet Security 25.2 & 25.3		100	100	100›
Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Total Security 27.0		100	100	100›
EnigmaSoft Spyhunter 5.20		91.7	91.7	66.7›
ESET Security Ultimate 18.0 & 18.1		100	91.7	100›
F-Secure Total 25 & 25.3		100	100	100›
G Data Internet Security 25.5		100	100	91.7›
K7 Computing Total Security 16.0		100	100	91.7›
Kaspersky Premium 21.20		100	100	100›
McAfee Total Protection 1.127		100	100	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Consumer) 4.18		100	100	100›
Norton Norton 360 25.2 & 25.3		100	100	100›
Protected.net TotalAV 6.2		100	100	100›
Trend Micro Internet Security 17.8		100	100	91.7›

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Evaluation based on a point system

All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›