The best antivirus software for Android
In September 2023 we evaluated 17 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: September 2023
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.7 | 91.7 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Avast Antivirus & Security 23.17 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
AVG Antivirus Free 23.17 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Avira Antivirus Security 7.21 | 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 21.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
G Data Mobile Security 27.10 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Google Play Protect 37.4 | 66.7 | 100 | 100› | |
Kaspersky Plus for Android 11.101 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Mobile Security 7.6 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Norton Norton 360 5.68 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Protected.net Total AV 2.2 | 58.3 | 100 | 83.3› | |
securiON OnAV 1.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 9.7 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Trend Micro Mobile Security 15.6 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
TTB Antivirus : Mobile Security 1.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Producer
Certified
Protection
Performance
Usability
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 ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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