Malwarebytes #3 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 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?” | 39% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 7% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 24% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 41% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 14% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Malwarebytes appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"Looking for antivirus recommendations specifically for a MacBook Air."
…data, here are solid options: ## Free Options - **Built-in macOS security** (XProtect + Gatekeeper) — already running, no setup needed - **Malwarebytes for Mac (Free)** — good for on-demand scanning/removal, not real-time protection ## Paid Options - **Malwarebytes Premium** — lightweight, good real-time protection, doesn't slow…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"I suspect my Android phone is infected, how do I scan and remove any malware?"
…e Play Protect misses newer malware. Download a highly-rated, trusted antivirus app from the Google Play Store. * **Trusted Options:** **Malwarebytes**, **Bitdefender Mobile Security**, or **Avast Antivirus**. * *Warning:* Avoid unknown "cleaner" or "booster" apps, as many of these are actually adware in disguise. * **Actio…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Should I pay for dedicated Mac antivirus software or stick with what's already included?"
…or click unknown links; watch for phishing. - Use Time Machine (and a second backup) for backups. - Consider an on‑demand scanner (free Malwarebytes) if you suspect adware. - Cautious/high‑risk user: Consider a reputable paid AV with Mac support (Intego, Bitdefender, Norton, Sophos, Malwarebytes Premium). Evaluate privacy, det…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"I suspect my Android phone is infected, how do I scan and remove any malware?"
…before removing it.[4][9] - **Use a trusted antivirus app** - Install a reputable security app from the **Google Play Store** such as **Malwarebytes**, **AVG**, or **Bitdefender**. - Open the app and run a **full scan**; these apps describe scan-and-remove workflows for detected threats.[6][8][4] - Avoid random “cleaner” a…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Malwarebytes (20 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 20 |
| youtube.com | 19 |
| cybernews.com | 11 |
| malwarebytes.com own domain | 11 |
| avast.com | 8 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 8 |
| security.org | 7 |
| us.norton.com | 7 |
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