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AV-Comparatives Unveils Consumers' Security Product Summary Report for 2025

On January 14, 2026, AV-Comparatives, a globally recognized authority in cybersecurity testing, released its much-anticipated Consumer Summary Report for 2025. This report provides a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of various consumer security products designed for Windows, reflecting the outcomes of extensive, rigorous testing conducted throughout the year.

The Consumer Summary Report consolidates the results from a series of pivotal tests on 19 widely used security products, evaluating their performance in key areas such as real-world protection against direct online threats, malware detection capabilities, resilience to advanced attacks, system performance impact, and false alert frequency. All tests were conducted transparently, in real-world conditions to guarantee reproducibility and impartial outcomes.

Key Findings:

Top-Rated Products of 2025

The products that consistently excelled across all testing categories have been awarded AV-Comparatives' prestigious rating for top products. Notable mentions for the year include the following:

• - Avast Free Antivirus
• - AVG Free Antivirus
• - Bitdefender Total Security
• - ESET HOME Security Essential
• - G DATA Total Security
• - Kaspersky Premium
• - Norton Antivirus Plus

Awards by Category

To commend excellence in specific testing domains, AV-Comparatives distributed gold, silver, and bronze awards in various categories:

• - Real-World Protection: Gold - Norton; Silver - Bitdefender; Bronze - Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee
• - Malware Protection: Gold - Kaspersky; Silver - G DATA; Bronze - Bitdefender
• - Performance (Low System Impact): Gold - Avast and AVG; Silver - Norton; Bronze - McAfee
• - Advanced Threat Protection: Gold - Bitdefender and ESET
• - Low False Positive Rate: Gold - Kaspersky; Silver - Total Defense; Bronze - Bitdefender

These awards not only validate the solid protection capabilities of the products but also highlight a balanced approach towards user-friendliness and system efficacy—critical factors for everyday users.

User Experience Evaluation

Beyond technical assessments, the report includes a structured review of each product's user interface, appraising its installation process, configuration options, alerts, and overall ease of use. This ensures the evaluations take into account both security performance and real-world functionality.

Independent Guidance for Consumers

Andreas Clementi, AV-Comparatives' Managing Director and founder, remarked, “The 2025 Consumer Summary Report demonstrates that many providers continue to deliver a high level of protection. Our goal remains to provide independent and transparent testing that allows consumers to make informed decisions regarding their safety based on reliable data.”

Access the Report

The 2025 Consumer Summary Report is available for free download at AV-Comparatives.



This comprehensive analysis is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity and make informed choices in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.