The best antivirus software for Android

In November 2024 we evaluated 15 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection and usability, including performance and false positives. The 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.

Android: November 2024

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.9		100	100	100›
Avast Antivirus & Security 24.22		100	100	100›
AVG Antivirus Free 24.19		100	100	100›
Avira Antivirus Security 7.25		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3		100	100	100›
ESET Mobile Security 10.0		100	100	100›
F-Secure Total Security & VPN 24.9		100	100	100›
Google Play Protect 43.3		91.7	100	100›
Kaspersky Plus for Android 11.117		100	100	100›
McAfee Mobile Security 8.8		100	100	100›
NAVER Cloud Antivirus 2.2		50	100	100›
Norton Norton 360 5.97		100	100	100›
Protected.net TotalAV 3.0		100	100	100›
ShieldApps Anti Malware 2.1		100	100	100›
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 9.7		100	100	100›

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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. Additional details ›