The best AntiVirus softwares

The best Windows antivirus programs for home users

In November and December 2022, AV-TEST examined 20 security products for home users in their standard configuration. The latest publicly available versions of the products were always used for the test. These could update themselves at any time via online updates and use their "in-the-cloud" services. AV-TEST only considered realistic test scenarios and tested the products against current threats. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all features and layers of protection.

Windows 10: December 2022

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AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0top product
Avast Free Antivirus 22.10 & 22.11top product

Avast One Essential 22.10 & 22.11top product

AVG Internet Security 22.10 & 22.11top product


Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1top product

Bitdefender Internet Security 26.0top product

F-Secure SAFE 18top product


G Data Total Security 25.5top product


K7 Computing Total Security 16.0certified





Kaspersky Internet Security 21.3top product


Malwarebytes Premium 4.5top product


McAfee Total Protection 26.5top product


Microsoft Defender 4.18certified

MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 22.0top product


Norton Norton 360 22.22top product


PC Matic Application whitelisting 3.0certified


Protected.net Total AV 5.19certified


Surfshark Antivirus 4.4 & 4.5certified


Trend Micro Internet Security 17.7top product


VIPRE Security Advanced Security 11.0top product




Evaluation using a point system

All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points in each of the three categories of protection, speed and usability. 18 points are the best possible test result.

A product with 10 points or more is awarded the AV-TEST seal of quality.
From 17.5 points, AV-TEST also awards the “Top Product” award. More details >

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