The Best Antivirus for Android 2025 [TESTED]
Antivirus apps for Android aren't always as good as the desktop versions. After testing everything we could find, here are your best options.
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Last updated Sep 12, 2025
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Best Overall
2025 Editor’s Choice
Best Antivirus for Scam Protection
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On Bitdefender's website
Bitdefender
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Best for Virus and Ad Blocking
2025 Editor’s Choice
Best Antivirus With Web Protection
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On TotalAV's website
TotalAV
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According to our hands-on testing, the best antivirus for Android is Bitdefender, followed closely by AVG, TotalAV, and Norton. Bitdefender stood out from the rest with its full suite of features landing it with a perfect score on Android.
If you're also tired of looking at ads on your phone, TotalAV comes bundled with the highly-rated Total Adblock, which can even help you surpass YouTube ads on your phone. If you simply want a free option, we recommend AVG. Finally, Norton is one of the most trusted names in the antivirus field and comes with intensive protection for a bit more of a price.
Read on to find out which option is right for your phone.
In this article
The best antivirus apps for Android 2025Bitdefender: Best overall
AVG: Best free antivirus app
TotalAV: Best for virus AND ad blocking
Norton: Best for premium features
Best antivirus for Android compared
FAQs
Bottom line: The best antivirus for Android
The best antivirus for Android 2025
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2025 Editor’s Choice
Best Antivirus for Scam Protection
Bitdefender
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Consistently near-perfect test scores across all third-party testers
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Comprehensive scam protection, including AI-powered Scam Copilot and phishing defense
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Includes extra features like safe banking, VPN, and more
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2025 Editor’s Choice
Best Antivirus With Web Protection
TotalAV
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Real-time protection from viruses, malware, and malicious websites
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Includes the #1 ad blocker and also monitors for data breaches
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Comes with a full suite of performance optimization tools to keep your device fast
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2025 Editor’s Choice
Best Performance & Speed Antivirus
AVG