Malwarebytes vs Norton
AI visibility head-to-head, Antivirus Software — run #89 (2026-08-01). Current scores are statistically indistinguishable (overlapping 95% CIs).
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By question type
Share of answers mentioning each brand, split by the intent behind the question. The panel asks 10 prompts of each type, so a lead here shows where one brand wins — not just that it wins overall.
| Question type | Malwarebytes | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 52% | 58% |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 10% | 27% |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 34% | 55% |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 53% | 38% |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 21% | 16% |
Bold marks the higher point estimate; the headline verdict above uses non-overlapping confidence intervals. Methodology
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