Bitdefender #2 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 47.9 (95% CI 45.3–50.5) 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 Bitdefender 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?” | 79% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 16% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 58% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 33% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 19% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Bitdefender appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Between Norton and Bitdefender, which one offers better security?"
# Norton vs. Bitdefender: Security Comparison Both are top-tier antivirus solutions, and independent lab tests (AV-Test, AV-Comparatives) typically show them performing very closely. Here's how they comp…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Planning to buy a paid antivirus app for Android, what features justify the cost?"
…messages for dangerous phishing links and block them automatically. ### 2. A Fully-Fledged, Unlimited VPN Many paid antivirus suites (like Bitdefender, Norton, or Kaspersky) include a Virtual Private Network (VPN). * **The Math:** A standalone premium VPN can cost $5 to $10 a month. If a paid antivirus suite costs $30–$40 a y…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Planning to buy a paid antivirus app for Android, what features justify the cost?"
…data, parents who need controls, or anyone wanting consolidated identity/VPN/password services. Reputable vendors (examples to research) - Bitdefender, NortonLifeLock (Norton), Kaspersky, ESET, McAfee, Trend Micro. (Note: research current privacy/security reputations; some vendors have had controversies.) Bottom line checklist…
Perplexity · listed #1
"Antivirus software keeps blocking legitimate programs, what can I do about it?"
…(Most Common Solution) If you are certain the program is safe, designate it as a trusted application to prevent future blocking. * **For Bitdefender:** 1. Go to **Protection** > **Advanced Threat Defense** > **Open**. 2. Click **Manage exceptions** > **+ Add an Exception**. 3. Enter the path to the executable (*…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Bitdefender (162 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 154 |
| youtube.com | 102 |
| pcmag.com | 87 |
| security.org | 75 |
| cnet.com | 46 |
| avast.com | 41 |
| avg.com | 40 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 39 |
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Data from run #58. Methodology