Malwarebytes #3 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 39.6 (95% CI 37.0–42.4) 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 Malwarebytes 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?” | 52% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 9% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 33% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 53% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 18% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Malwarebytes appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"I clicked a suspicious link and I'm scared my Mac got infected, what should I do now?"
…) for anything you don't recognize - Run **Activity Monitor** and look for unfamiliar processes using high CPU/network - Consider running **Malwarebytes for Mac** (free) as a scan - reputable and Mac-specific ## Red flags to check for - Unexpected pop-ups continuing to appear - Browser homepage/settings changed without you doing…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Should I pay for dedicated Mac antivirus software or stick with what's already included?"
…down your Mac, use this strategy: 1. **Stick with macOS's built-in protection** for your daily defense. 2. **Download the free version of Malwarebytes for Mac.** * *How it works:* The free version does **not** run in the background or slow down your system. It only runs when you manually open it. * *How to use it:* Once a…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"Ever since I added antivirus software my PC lags a lot, how do I fix that?"
…nd services. 6) Malware possibility - If the slowdown is new and suspicious, run a second opinion scan with a reputable on‑demand scanner (Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, etc.) in case real malware is causing the lag. 7) Uninstall and try alternatives - If after trying the above the AV still causes unacceptable lag, consider…
Perplexity · listed #1
"Does Apple actually recommend using antivirus software on Mac computers?"
…ware [8]. While Apple does not recommend third-party antivirus, some users and security experts suggest occasional scans with tools like **Malwarebytes** (specifically the "on-demand" free version) if they feel extra cautious, though this is considered optional rather than essential [8][10]. Apple's built-in system automatically…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Malwarebytes (81 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 81 |
| youtube.com | 52 |
| pcmag.com | 37 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 30 |
| security.org | 24 |
| facebook.com | 21 |
| malwarebytes.com own domain | 21 |
| discussions.apple.com | 17 |
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