TotalAV #13 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 TotalAV 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?” | 3% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 0% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which TotalAV appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"Is TotalAV as reliable as Norton for identity protection features?"
# TotalAV vs Norton: Identity Protection Comparison Here's an honest breakdown of how these two compare: ## Norton's Identity Protection - **More established track record** with identity…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Is TotalAV as reliable as Norton for identity protection features?"
The short answer is **no, TotalAV is not as reliable or comprehensive as Norton** when it comes to identity protection features. While TotalAV has improved significantly by partnering with **Aura** (a highly rep…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #2
"Is TotalAV as reliable as Norton for identity protection features?"
…r: No — for dedicated identity‑theft protection, Norton (the LifeLock service) is generally considered more reliable and comprehensive than TotalAV. TotalAV focuses on antivirus and privacy tools and may offer limited identity alerts or third‑party add‑ons, but it does not match Norton/LifeLock’s long‑standing, full‑service i…
Perplexity · listed #1
"Is TotalAV as reliable as Norton for identity protection features?"
No—**TotalAV is not as reliable as Norton for identity protection features** based on the feature sets described in the comparison sources. Norton includes dedicated identity-theft tools such…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned TotalAV (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 | 27 |
| reddit.com | 24 |
| security.org | 23 |
| cybernews.com | 20 |
| safetydetectives.com | 16 |
| techradar.com | 15 |
| pcmag.com | 12 |
| facebook.com | 9 |
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