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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Based on 2703 reviews in 24 languages 7.4
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jon
jon
United States
5.0
Good....but......
Windows User
I actually liked the program, but the constant ads for their products was annoying and they email the heck out of you after you cancel (even if you unsubscribe). I would probably still be using them if it wasn't for these two issues.
Craig
Craig
United States
9.0
best of service
Windows User
Have had total av for over a year love it no problems with conflicting apps and system shutdowns that I have had with previous apps
James
James
Canada
9.0
Almost Perfect
Windows User
I really like TotalAV, but there's just one thing that needs to be addressed:
When connecting to a VPN, if it doesn't connect right away, it keeps circling and circling.
There should be [but currently isn't] an option to cancel that one and try another location.
Even if I close the program, when I try again, it just goes back to that same location attempt and still circles endlessly.
The only way around this, is to restart the computer, which is a hassle and shouldn't be necessary.

Thank you.
Mnguni Victor
Mnguni Victor
South Africa
8.0
Mr
Windows User
User friendly software that protects your computer from viruses and hackers. Satisfied customer.
Mnguni Victor
Sharie
Sharie
United States
9.0
LOVE it
Windows User
My keyboard has not worked in years. Several people have looked at my laptop and said it was not fixable. 1st scan with Total AV and my keyboard started working again.
Jack Bissette Sales and Rental, llc.
Jack Bissette Sales and Rental, llc.
United States
10.0
love the duplicate finder
Windows User
AV has been in my life for numerous years now and I have never been dissapointed. It's always on point! Great software
Art
Art
United States
6.0
It's good
Windows User
Giving a 6 to them (instead of a '9' which is the highest I give anything - nothing is a 10 that I've encountered), but giving them a 6 ONLY because of the annoyance from the 'Password Vault' prompts. I know it's offered, I know how to get to it if I want it, and I don't feel it needs to appear with EVERY sign-in attempt I do. Firefox handles my passwords without a glitch and I don't like the arrogance of the prompts from TotalAV
Garry
Garry
Australia
9.0
Tidy Efficient Protection
Windows User
Relatively easy to use, sits in the background until you want to perform a cleanse.
Nancy
Nancy
Canada
5.0
It's Ok
Windows User
The app seems to do what it's supposed to but sometimes it doesn't load properly on start-up. So I don't know, I'm not totally convinced yet. When I do a scan it comes back clean but my laptop keeps running on high as if something is running in the background that shouldn't be there. I don't think the software is detecting enough and giving a false negative. That's why I gave it a 4 star and 5 score review.
Wm. Watterson
Wm. Watterson
Canada
7.0
TotalAdBlocker
Windows User
Wow! TotalAdBlocker easily allows me to once again access articles unimpeded by unwanted commercial intrusions and distractions. Once more can YouTube videos be viewed minus those intrusive and annoying commercial content that can spoil my accessing content without time wasters and advertising distractions. Thank you so much!
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