TotalAV Antivirus Review 2025: Is It Safe?

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9.9
OUTSTANDING!
#1 out of 70 antiviruses
#1 out of 70 antiviruses
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson Former Chief Editor
Updated on: August 4, 2025
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson
Updated on August 4, 2025 Former Chief Editor
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija

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About the Author
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson
Former Chief Editor

About the Author

Kate Davidson is a former Chief Editor at SafetyDetectives. She has many years of experience as a journalist and communications professional, and has worked for media organizations, government agencies, and NGOs in multiple countries. Kate has always had a deep interest in cybersecurity, which has — together with her passion for crafting quality content — allowed her to bring complex topics about antiviruses, password managers, VPNs, and overall online security closer to our readers. In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, cooking Italian food, and doing yoga by the sea.
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TotalAV User Reviews

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1867 835
Based on 2702 reviews in 24 languages 7.4
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United Kingdom
10.0
Awesome
Windows User
Simple to use and helpful tips. I feel like it is actually working.
Sid Weiner
Sid Weiner
United Kingdom
6.0
Good Overall- BUT
Mac User
I have used TotalAV for a few years now and I have recently upgraded my MacBook Air to Ventura and, since then, each time I open TotalAV I get a message stating that my "Real Time' protection is disabled! Despite following the instructions to enable it, I have been unable to do so and am very disappointed with TotalAV because of thet.
P. Miguel
P. Miguel
Spain
7.0
Suben los precios
Windows User
El Antivirus es muy efectivo, pero suben los precios todos los años de forma desorbitada sin avisarte de la subida; este será mi último año Con este antivirus. Por lo demas va perfectamente
Jacques Delorme
Jacques Delorme
France
8.0
Some issues to install and start
Windows User
Operating well but still some difficulty at startup, service does not open. No answer from support after solicitation !
alessandro
alessandro
Italy
10.0
TotalAV antivirus
Windows User
Ritengo ottime le prestazioni antivirus di TotalAV. Le sto provando adesso, a qualche ora dall'acquisto della promozione stessa. Buoni risultati e una informazione corretta, lineare e propositiva. Punteggio personale 5 stelle!
United Kingdom
8.0
VERY GOOD, VERY EXPENSIVE
Windows User
I didn't realize I had automatic renewal with PayPal only after I got notification TotalAV had taken over 200 euro, which I couldn't really afford especially considering the economic crisis today and last time it was less than 80 euro.
Summing up its good, very good but for me not 200 euro good needless to say I won't be renewing again
KWEI KEUNG CHAN
KWEI KEUNG CHAN
United Kingdom
9.0
Good and Fast
Windows User
Good and Fast operation
D Moser
D Moser
United States
8.0
Protection against the dark arts
Mac User
TotalAV gives a level of confidence, and removes a lot of worry, about infiltration of my computer for the purpose of stealing personal information, using my computer to further their purposes, without my permission (and knowledge, if they had their way). Two thumbs up!
John Kida
John Kida
United States
8.0
Great AV product however there is one issue
Windows User
It is 5/5 for AV. But the Dupe File Finder takes longer to run than the AV scan and that's what made my 4/5 rating.

Suggest a pre-collection process during idle periods, or allow it to be disabled when running AV scans.

BTW: I am John Kida and one of the co-authors of the 1990's "FAQ of Computer Viruses" and a original McAfee Agent. You have a good AV product
Nick
Nick
New Zealand
9.0
Review
Windows User
Efficient. I was especially impressed with the Ad Block. Seems to cover most areas, and does the checking with minimum fuss. Good value for money too
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