AVG #15 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 13.8 (95% CI 12.2–15.3) 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 AVG 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?” | 10% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 2% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 3% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 4% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 3% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which AVG appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"Looking for antivirus recommendations specifically for a MacBook Air."
…e 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 comm…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"I still run Windows 7, what antivirus works well on that older system?"
…that support it. Here are the best options available right now, divided by category. --- ### 1. Best Free Option: Avast Free Antivirus / AVG AntiVirus Free *Avast and AVG are owned by the same company and use the same detection engine.* * **Status:** Still actively supported on Windows 7. * **Pros:** Excellent malware…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #2
"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 and clou…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Looking for antivirus software that supports Windows 7 in 2026."
Yes, several antivirus programs still support Windows 7 in 2026, most notably **AVG AntiVirus Free**, **Avast**, **Bitdefender**, **ESET NOD32**, **Kaspersky**, and **Avira Free Antivirus**. ### Top Recommendations for Windows 7 in 2026 | Software | Type | Key…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned AVG (64 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 61 |
| youtube.com | 46 |
| avg.com own domain | 36 |
| pcmag.com | 32 |
| avast.com | 31 |
| security.org | 20 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 19 |
| malwarebytes.com | 14 |
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