Android smartphones are susceptible to all sorts of threats, from malicious apps to dangerous links that come via email and text. There are many free antivirus software for Android smartphones, just as there are for Windows-powered laptops and PCs.
The best free antivirus available for Android can offer complete protection against malware, dangerous apps and settings, unwanted callers, and also theft detection through recording the location of the device. It can also be used to block and identify suspect websites. A good antivirus for Android will work silently in the background to identify and eliminate potential threats which means that users do not have to think about it.
Bitdefender Mobile Security has been a well-loved choice for a number of years. It has received top marks from AV Test and AV Comparatives during their tests on the ground in March 2022. It has a simple interface and doesn’t use a lot of resources on your system. Its real-time malware attack as well as its virus test score of 100 percent is impressive.
Kaspersky offers Android devices with a robust malware defense. It has a range of other useful features too that include a secure password manager app lock, as well as data backup. It can also look for threats on your phone in a manual manner or on a schedule, and it is low-impact on battery life.
Norton is the most comprehensive security program for Android. It scored highly in all our tests. It can remove most types of Android malware, and includes additional features such as safe browsing, a dark-web scanner, and a security check that reveals the settings of your system that are not secure (like developer mode) and tells you which apps have access to your personal information. It’s available as a stand-alone application, or as a part of an ongoing subscription plan that provides the full set of security features for Android and other platforms.