McAfee #8 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 McAfee 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?” | 2% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 8% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 11% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 1% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which McAfee appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"Comparing McAfee and Kaspersky, which is more suitable for a typical household?"
# McAfee vs. Kaspersky for Home Use Both are solid choices, but they have different strengths depending on your household's needs. ## McAfee — Better for: - **Multiple devices**: Often i…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Leftover files from my previous antivirus won't go away, how do I remove them fully?"
…ally to wipe leftovers that the standard Windows uninstaller misses. Download and run the tool for your specific previous antivirus: * **McAfee:** [McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR) tool](https://download.mcafee.com/molftp/shared/install/mcpr.exe) * **Norton:** [Norton Remove and Reinstall Tool](https://support.nor…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Comparing McAfee and Kaspersky, which is more suitable for a typical household?"
Short answer - Both McAfee and Kaspersky are solid choices for a typical household. Which is "better" depends on what you value most: - Choose Kaspersky if your top priorities are strong malware detection…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Comparing McAfee and Kaspersky, which is more suitable for a typical household?"
For a **typical household**, **McAfee** is usually the more suitable pick if you want one subscription to cover **many devices** and prefer an all-in-one security suite with extras like VPN and parental controls.[1][3…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned McAfee (28 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 28 |
| reddit.com | 28 |
| security.org | 20 |
| learn.microsoft.com | 13 |
| pcmag.com | 11 |
| comparitech.com | 10 |
| safetydetectives.com | 9 |
| techradar.com | 9 |
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