McAfee Antivirus Review: Is It Good Enough in 2025?
Updated on: August 18, 2025
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija
Updated on August 18, 2025
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija
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McAfee User Reviews
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Based on 281 reviews in 27 languages
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Pretty good
Windows User
I'm still trying to figure out how to use this software, but it has served me well. It's worth the money by a longshot and I'm really happy with my purchase. I have had no troubles or viruses yet. I hope this helps!
not bad
Windows User
I don't know what other people are using but I use McAfee total protection and had no problem with it. I have no pop-ups, my laptop is not slowed and it can catch viruses. just have a complaint about its VPN which asks for my credit card details for using it. I don't give my card details and not using their VPN.
Don't bother
Windows User
You might as well buy
Does what any other anti-virus protection, including free/in-built ones do. Nothing more (except the price). But what they do offer in excess of this, is that if you do not renew your subscription (for example because you are broke, don't have your own home at the moment and are trying to regroup, is a load of horrible, passive-aggressive pop-ups about 'risk' and all the threats to your computer. They also virtually cripple your system. Like the modern version of the protection racket.
Does what any other anti-virus protection, including free/in-built ones do. Nothing more (except the price). But what they do offer in excess of this, is that if you do not renew your subscription (for example because you are broke, don't have your own home at the moment and are trying to regroup, is a load of horrible, passive-aggressive pop-ups about 'risk' and all the threats to your computer. They also virtually cripple your system. Like the modern version of the protection racket.
BIG SCAM
Windows User
I have a virus the scan cant find it . Its called googleleadservices. hijacked my browser. Support doesnt know
what it is. They were not qualified to remove it. They said its not a virus, look it up it is! their virus protection is
NOT a protection. BIG SCAM!!!!!
what it is. They were not qualified to remove it. They said its not a virus, look it up it is! their virus protection is
NOT a protection. BIG SCAM!!!!!
Absolute garbage
Android User
downloaded onto my PC went to do a virus check 23 hours later it had only done 21% of the computer...Removed and binned !!!!!
Total protection
Windows User
This is a rip off company. Even after paying for one year subscription, Their pop up windows shows asking for buying their product. It is very annoying. Besides they ask to remove antivirus for me, even when I have paid for a full year protection for my laptop. I hate them.
Get ready to lose money
Android User
Bought McAfee kept hijacking my computer and switching my search engine. Also slowed down up loading. Called customer service to politely ask for a refund. The rep started arguing with me that it's impossible. Yet had the same computer for 10 years with no issues. In fact, since deleting the software I never had an issue. I told the rep to keep the money and hung up. The guy called back 3 times.
The rep said it's not possible that it was MacFee yet, as soon as I got rid of it, the issue resolved. Even if it's true what the rep said, then the system is still crap since it missed the virus malware that was causing the issue.
Not only is it a crap system in my opinion, they will no refund your money for a substandard software. My advise ...Show More
The rep said it's not possible that it was MacFee yet, as soon as I got rid of it, the issue resolved. Even if it's true what the rep said, then the system is still crap since it missed the virus malware that was causing the issue.
Not only is it a crap system in my opinion, they will no refund your money for a substandard software. My advise ...Show More
Very Bad
Windows User
I have used this but its make my computer dam slow I have removed McAfee and installed other best antivirus... I did not like McAfee.. I have faced problem with this because had subscription. Finally decided I do not want this and removed.... I future I never use this and never suggest anybody...
My review of 2020 LiveSafe McAfee
Windows User
I recently bought a Dell laptop and it came with a 12 month subscription of McAfee LiveSafe suite. The suite is OK in terms of basic protection, but it tries to constantly nag you about upgrades such a VPN, parental controls, password manager. It also tries to install a extension called WebAdvisor which used to be called SiteAdvisor. It tries to warn you of rogue and malicious web sites. Its OK, but it doesn't always catch every bad web site. Again it relies on a black list that requires updates. The nice thing about LiveSafe is that I can install it on 10 devices which is the most generous out of all the security suites I have seen. I'm gonna to use it for the year and then decide if its worth renewing.
Unauthorized access
Windows User
I have purchased antivirus last year , the renewal cost was more than the purchase cost and when I tried for refund , the refund was not initiated rather that guy tried making transaction from my account , I got the mail from my bank, and i have to block my card for that. I have paid 3000 for the renewal.
how can they try unauthorized access to bank account ???
Bank informed me for the same that somebody tried withdrawing amount , i got a mail also
how can they try unauthorized access to bank account ???
Bank informed me for the same that somebody tried withdrawing amount , i got a mail also
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