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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Update Notices
Windows User
Every 4 hours, without fail, in the middle of whatever I'm doing, I get a pop-up that asks me to check if there is an update. There is never really an update, I can't turn the notification off, and I must stop and deal with it.
I do not recommend Macafuee to anybody who is annoyed by such nonsense, and will delete, expunge, shred and scourge the software off my computer as soon as I find a replacement.
I do not recommend Macafuee to anybody who is annoyed by such nonsense, and will delete, expunge, shred and scourge the software off my computer as soon as I find a replacement.
TIME CONSUMING
Mac User
I HAVE USED MCAFEE FOR A FEW YEARS OR MORE AT LEAST. I CHANGED OVER FROM NORTON A WHILE BACK. BUT I CANNOT REACH SUPPORT AND ALWAYS GET A CHAT PERSON AND AFTER AN HOURS TIME THEY STILL CANNOT HELP. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR. TILL A SUPERVISOR CALLED ME AND FIXED IT.
I THINK THEY ARE NOT TRAINED AND READ FROM A MANUAL AND WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT WORKING THEY CANNOT HELP SO THYE JUST WASTE MY TIME!!
I HAVE PC'S AT THE OFFICE THAT ARE COVERED. TO RENEW IT SAID $99. THEN I GOT SOMETHING AFTER I RENEWED ON MY MACBOOK THAT SAID $59. AND I HAD ALREADY PAID TH E$99.
I CANNOT LOAD THE PROGRAM AND HAVE FOLLOWED GUIDELINES TO THE T. IWAS ON CHAT FOR ALMOST AN HOUR AND ENDED UP IN SAME PLACE AND HE TOLD ME TO RESTART COMPUTER AND I LOST CH...Show More
I THINK THEY ARE NOT TRAINED AND READ FROM A MANUAL AND WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT WORKING THEY CANNOT HELP SO THYE JUST WASTE MY TIME!!
I HAVE PC'S AT THE OFFICE THAT ARE COVERED. TO RENEW IT SAID $99. THEN I GOT SOMETHING AFTER I RENEWED ON MY MACBOOK THAT SAID $59. AND I HAD ALREADY PAID TH E$99.
I CANNOT LOAD THE PROGRAM AND HAVE FOLLOWED GUIDELINES TO THE T. IWAS ON CHAT FOR ALMOST AN HOUR AND ENDED UP IN SAME PLACE AND HE TOLD ME TO RESTART COMPUTER AND I LOST CH...Show More
The inside scoop from a customer
Mac User
1) The 1st year is $39.99 but renewals are more like $115.60/year (with tax)
2) Yes, you can cancel at any time - BUT – if you pay for the entire year, you will probably wait until the subscription will renew. HOWEVER, if remove AUTO RENEW MCAFEE will not stand behind virus protection (NO 100% guarantee on virus protection if you remove auto renew).
3) OFFSHORE customer support; Let’s hope you do not ever need to speak with customer support. I had numerous issues with them.
a) Scheduled calls which they set the day/time for but then they would never call during those times.
b) They would always call me very late at night (India Hours); or late SUNDAY night (8pm)
c) They left voice messages, but their English was so bad I could not unde...Show More
2) Yes, you can cancel at any time - BUT – if you pay for the entire year, you will probably wait until the subscription will renew. HOWEVER, if remove AUTO RENEW MCAFEE will not stand behind virus protection (NO 100% guarantee on virus protection if you remove auto renew).
3) OFFSHORE customer support; Let’s hope you do not ever need to speak with customer support. I had numerous issues with them.
a) Scheduled calls which they set the day/time for but then they would never call during those times.
b) They would always call me very late at night (India Hours); or late SUNDAY night (8pm)
c) They left voice messages, but their English was so bad I could not unde...Show More
McAfee Activation
Windows User
If you are one of those who are working on computers or other gadgets to handle office or some important work, you can choose this McAfee antivirus software to keep your system safe and secure.
Bad coruption
Windows User
I got an update notice this morning so clicked on update. It crashed my whole computer. Luckily my son-in-law was able to get it repaired. But the backups wouldn't show my data 90% wiped out. No matter what we did. But at end he was able to salvage when did a complete set up of Windows 10. Thanks to my son-in-law the computer whiz.
worse yet
Windows User
I've had McAfee for a year. It was doing fine.Then 2 weeks ago I keep getting a popup saying I have insufficient coverage.I don't have a smart phone so adding something I don't have is not an option. this package came with my subscription with Bright house/Spectrum..What the heck can I do? so far I give McAfee a very low rating
McAfee
Android User
Mcafee is really easy to use. I never got hacked under their software.
Good product
Windows User
I think it's a good product, but it blocks some harmless sites and disrupts my web experience
Easy to use
Windows User
Easy to use, does not affect the performance of your computer. The licensing form is not easy to understand.
Mcafee offers basic protection
Windows User
McAfee total protection has an extremely handy user interface. The firewall is adjustable, and the web advisor works properly. But newer versions of Mozilla Firefox are not supported. Appropriate enough antivirus for the average consumer.
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