Trend Micro #17 in Antivirus Software
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Score over time
Score 12.3 (95% CI 10.7–14.2) 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 Trend Micro 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?” | 6% | |
| 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 Trend Micro appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"Between ESET and Trend Micro, which has less impact on system performance?"
# ESET vs Trend Micro: System Performance Comparison **ESET is generally recognized as the lighter, more resource-efficient option** between the two. ## ESET Performance Characteristics - Consistentl…
Gemini (Google) · listed #2
"Comparing ESET and Trend Micro, which one slows down your PC less?"
Between the two, **ESET slows down your PC significantly less than Trend Micro.** In the antivirus industry, ESET is widely regarded as one of the most lightweight, resource-friendly security suites available, while Trend Micro has a moderate impact on sys…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #2
"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 (AV‑Comparatives, AV‑Test, etc.) regularly show ESET in the “low/minimal impact” group for performance…
Perplexity · listed #1
"I'm comparing prices before I buy antivirus software, what's a fair price range to expect?"
…ewal prices** are often 2–3× higher than first-year promotional rates (e.g., $50 first year → $120+ renewal) [3]. - **Budget options** like Trend Micro, Vipre, and G Data can be found under **$30/year** [1][2]. - **Free alternatives** exist (Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free), but lack premium features [6]. When comparing pric…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Trend Micro (18 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 18 |
| youtube.com | 13 |
| security.org | 9 |
| pcmag.com | 8 |
| eset.com | 6 |
| community.spiceworks.com | 6 |
| gartner.com | 6 |
| avg.com | 5 |
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