TotalAV Antivirus Review 2025: Is It Safe?

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9.9
OUTSTANDING!
#2 out of 70 antiviruses
#2 out of 70 antiviruses
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson Former Chief Editor
Updated on: August 18, 2025
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson
Updated on August 18, 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 2713 reviews in 24 languages 7.4
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William Smith
William Smith
United States
8.0
My First Year
Windows User
When I bought AV last July, I was looking for a Dependable and Reliable AV Protection, that wouldn't cost an Arm and a Leg. Also, wanted Protection for All Family devices. Got that, for most part. My wife has experienced problems using the protection. Her laptop AV, seems to keep insisting that she Reinstall, all the time. I want to renew; just want to be sure that We both will have Total Protection, all the time, without Reinstall; or, renewal requests.
John
John
Canada
9.0
Great Software
Windows User
This is a good overall software. Relatively easy to use (user-friendly) and covers all the essentials required to maintain your device safe.
DANILO BELISARIO SR.
DANILO BELISARIO SR.
United States
10.0
Trusted and reliable
Windows User
An excellent addition for top protection for all your personal and professional files, TRUSTED PEOPLE behind it
Adrian Wettach
Adrian Wettach
United States
9.0
Total AV vs. StopZilla
Windows User
In the past, used Norton, and after that StopZilla, which for some reason could at least temporarily not be updated over a three week period, even though I had paid for it through 2022. After reading a review on Total AV, I decided to replace StopZilla with Total AV. Appears to be working wonderfully so far. Have no complaints, but praise only!
Paul G Hartz
Paul G Hartz
United States
3.0
doesn't work
Windows User
Can't get scans to function at all. I get an error message every time!!!
LEE RUDIE
LEE RUDIE
United States
8.0
seems to work very good
Windows User
i have only used this site for a few times so i can only say SO FAR SO GOOD, i really think this will turn out to be a great help.
R Bell
R Bell
United States
1.0
Avira: HORRIBLE
Windows User
I purchased a two-year Avira Prime plan in March 2019. In May 2020, my service stopped. I tried to contact Avira, and there is no way to call or email for customer service. The website kept depositing me at its FYI page for assistance. With no proof of coverage, they refused to help me...yet, that was the reason I was seeking help. It was a circle of hell. After nine days of sporadic responses while communicating with a "customer service" person via a public Q&A forum, I've given up. This person asked me FIVE TIMES if I'd paid using PayPal, and I responded FIVE TIMES that I'd paid using my VISA credit card, and that I had the statement to prove it.

During the period that I actually WAS covered, the coverage was spotty. The entire proces...Show More
Someone You Tricked
Someone You Tricked
United Kingdom
1.0
False Promises.
Android User
This company said it was free, after givng my email and password, they then wanted my bank details. Could not find anything genuinely free. Not happy that I trusted them and found I was tricked. Will have to change my email and password now as I dont trust them at all, since they tricked me. How do I know they are not hacking into my privacy? Is there any legal action I can take?
Beverly
Beverly
United States
3.0
Before you buy
Android User
My family purchased total av a couple of years ago for 1 year and has been secretly charging our credit card for $2.99 since the service was terminated. The service is inactive. We've tried SEVERAL times to get them to at the very least stop the charges. They sent an email stating we needed to provide all this ridiculous information. We did so anyway, and they still sent 2 more emails asking for the same information. The reason I'm writing this review... They're still charging our card, and it's impossible to get them to stop. Just for the record, total av, did protect our computer for viruses, but I'd like to say if never purchase it again, but it appears I'll never quit purchasing it.
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Nancy A Jandro Beverly
Cancel your card and get a new one.



Buddika Liyanage
Buddika Liyanage
Italy
10.0
very good
Windows User
check out, cleaning and make me safe.
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