The best antivirus software for Android

In January 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.

Android: January 2024

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Avast Antivirus & Security 23.24		100	100	100›
AVG Antivirus Free 23.24		100	100	100›
Avira Antivirus Security 7.22		100	100	83.3›
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3		100	100	100›
ESET Mobile Security 8.2		100	100	100›
F-Secure Total Security & VPN 22.0		100	100	100›
G Data Mobile Security 27.10		100	100	100›
Google Play Protect 39.2		91.7	100	100›
Kaspersky Plus for Android 11.109		100	100	100›
McAfee Mobile Security 7.9		100	100	100›
Norton Norton 360 5.76		100	100	100›
Protected.net Total AV 3.0		91.7	100	83.3›
Protectstar Anti Spyware 6.0		91.7	100	50›
securiON OnAV 1.0		100	100	100›
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 9.7		100	100	100›

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