In Antivirus & Endpoint Protection
What is the best antivirus software for Windows?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows Security (Microsoft Defender) | 6/6 | 75.2 |
| 2 | Bitdefender Total Security | 3/6 | 59.4 |
| 3 | Bitdefender Antivirus Plus | 3/6 | 51.4 |
| 4 | Norton 360 | 4/6 | 49.5 |
| 5 | Malwarebytes | 3/6 | 34.6 |
| 6 | Avast Free Antivirus | 2/6 | 27.1 |
| 7 | Bitdefender Antivirus Free | 2/6 | 24.9 |
| 8 | Bitdefender | 2/6 | 23.1 |
| 9 | Norton Antivirus Plus | 1/6 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Norton 360 (Deluxe/Plus) | 2/6 | 20.3 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| pcmag.commedia · PCMag - Wikipedia |    4 surfaces |
| av-test.orgTest antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026 | AV-TEST |  3 surfaces |
| gizmodo.commedia · Best Antivirus Software of 2026: Tested and Ranked - Gizmodo |  2 surfaces |
| learn.microsoft.comwhat is the best anti virus for this xomputer - Microsoft Learn | 2 surfaces |
| reddit.comcommunity · Can someone recommend the best antivirus software for computers ... | 2 surfaces |
| security.orgBest Antivirus Protection Software for Windows PCs in 2026 | 2 surfaces |
| youtube.comsocial · Do You Need an Antivirus in 2026? (Windows 11 & 10) - YouTube | 2 surfaces |
| avast.comDownload Free Antivirus Software | Avast 2026 PC Protection | 1 surfaces |
| bitdefender.comBitdefender Free Antivirus Software | 1 surfaces |
| blog.gridinsoft.comDo You Still Need Antivirus in 2026? Benefits and Limits | 1 surfaces |
| cnbc.commedia · The Best Antivirus Software of 2026 - CNBC | 1 surfaces |
| cnet.commedia · Best Antivirus 2026: A Tight Race, but Two Providers Lead the Pack | 1 surfaces |
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