Avast #8 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 20.8 (95% CI 18.8–22.6) as of 2026-07-13. The trend line appears once a second monthly run lands.
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini (Google)
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where Avast shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every antivirus software panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 18% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 2% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 6% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 12% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 3% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Avast appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Looking for antivirus recommendations specifically for a MacBook Air."
…n - Use public Wi-Fi often ## If you want one, solid options: **Free:** - **Built-in macOS protection** — genuinely decent on its own - **Avast/AVG Free** — basic scanning, though bundles more bloat than ideal **Paid (better overall value):** - **Malwarebytes Premium** — lightweight, good at catching adware/PUPs (a more…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Is it worth purchasing a Mac-specific antivirus instead of just using the free built-in protections?"
…. * **Privacy Concerns:** Some antivirus companies have been caught tracking users' browsing history and selling the data (for example, the Avast/Jumpshot scandal). * **"Scareware" Tactics:** Paid antivirus programs often use annoying pop-ups warning you of "potential threats" (which are usually just cookies) to justify the…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"Since Avast and AVG are related, how do they actually differ?"
Short answer - Avast and AVG are separate consumer brands but have been owned and developed by the same company since Avast acquired AVG in 2016. - They share the same core malware engine, signatures…
Perplexity · listed #1
"Leftover files from my previous antivirus won't go away, how do I remove them fully?"
…eftover software [3]. ### 4. Special Case: Stubborn Antivirus Services If the antivirus leaves a **service** or folder behind (common with Avast or TotalAV), the standard uninstall may fail: * **Reboot in Safe Mode:** Restart Windows in Safe Mode to prevent the antivirus service from running [6]. * **Run Removal Tool:*…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Avast (90 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 87 |
| youtube.com | 63 |
| avast.com own domain | 37 |
| pcmag.com | 37 |
| avg.com | 35 |
| security.org | 31 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 22 |
| facebook.com | 18 |
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