Bitdefender #2 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
Perplexity
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?” | 75% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 20% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 48% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 25% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 16% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Bitdefender appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"Looking for antivirus software suitable for a small team of computers, any picks?"
# Antivirus Options for Small Teams Here are solid picks depending on your needs and budget: ## Business-Focused Options **Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security** - Excellent malware detection rates - Centralized management console - Reasonably priced for small teams - Low system resource usage **ESET PROTEC…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Which antivirus app would you suggest for an Android device?"
…id devices, based on independent testing (from AV-Test and AV-Comparatives) and real-world performance. --- ### 1. Best Overall (Paid): **Bitdefender Mobile Security** If you don't mind paying a small annual subscription (around $15/year), Bitdefender is widely considered the best Android security app on the market. * **Why it’…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"How does Norton compare to Bitdefender for overall protection?"
Short answer Both are excellent — top-tier consumer antivirus products — but Bitdefender is usually slightly ahead on pure detection and system-performance impact, while Norton offers a broader all‑in‑one suite (strong extras like backup, identity/antivirus combo in t…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Can you recommend a solid free antivirus for my PC?"
Yes—**Bitdefender Free Antivirus** is the strongest single recommendation from the sources you provided, with PCWorld, Cybernews, and other testers naming it the best overall free option for most W…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Bitdefender (101 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 97 |
| youtube.com | 92 |
| pcmag.com | 79 |
| security.org | 68 |
| cybernews.com | 58 |
| safetydetectives.com | 46 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 41 |
| bitdefender.com own domain | 41 |
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Data from run #89. Methodology