ESET #5 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 26.9 (95% CI 24.2–29.5) 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 ESET 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?” | 28% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 10% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 18% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 15% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 4% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which ESET appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Looking for antivirus software that supports Windows 7 in 2026."
…npatched vulnerabilities. That said, here's the realistic landscape: ## Vendors Likely Still Supporting Win7 (verify current status) - **ESET** – Historically maintains legacy OS support longer than most - **Kaspersky** – Has continued Win7 support in past cycles (though consider geopolitical/procurement factors dependi…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"I still run Windows 7, what antivirus works well on that older system?"
…nstall or update without it. Here are the best antivirus options that still support Windows 7 and run well on older hardware. --- ### 1. ESET NOD32 Antivirus (Paid - Highly Recommended) If your Windows 7 computer is older and has limited RAM or a slower processor, ESET is the absolute best choice. * **Why it’s great:*…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Between ESET and Trend Micro, which has less impact on system performance?"
Short answer: ESET is generally the lighter option and tends to have less impact on system performance than Trend Micro—especially on older or low‑spec Windows PCs. Why: - Independent test labs (…
Perplexity · listed #1
"My antivirus license expired, am I at risk and how do I fix it?"
…Protection** | You become vulnerable to infected websites and credential-stealing links[2] | *Note: Behavior varies by vendor. Some (like ESET) may continue scanning for **old, known viruses** but will fail against new ones[4], while others (like Bitdefender Business) disable **all protection modules** immediately[6].*…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned ESET (32 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 31 |
| youtube.com | 17 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 12 |
| security.org | 11 |
| avg.com | 11 |
| pcmag.com | 10 |
| microsoft.com | 9 |
| facebook.com | 9 |
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