# AVG AntiVirus & Security

> Scam & Malware protection, Virus Cleaner, Hack Alerts, App Locker, Photo Vault

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.antivirus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.antivirus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AVG Mobile
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 494,499,310
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (7,824,952 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.9.4.260625574
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2026-06-26
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 139 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antivirus)
- **Website:** [http://www.avg.com/](http://www.avg.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.avg.com/privacy](http://www.avg.com/privacy)

## Description

**Real-time protection:** AVG AntiVirus & Security guards your Android device from viruses, malware, and phishing with built-in tools like App Lock, Photo Vault, VPN, Wi‑Fi scanner, Hack Alerts, and App Permissions insights.

**Privacy and control:** Scan apps, websites, and networks for threats, protect private photos, manage app permissions, and stay informed about password leaks—backed by 100M+ users.

## Rankings

- #311 — Overall
- #5 — Tools (Gross)
- #45 — Tools (Free)
- #100 — Application (Gross)
- #155 — Top app in Italy
- #1 — antivirus

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.antivirus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.antivirus.applocker.gen.TEMPORARY_DISABLE`
- `com.avast.android.account.avg.ACCOUNT_PERMISSION_V2`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hiya.hiyaconfig.permission`

## Review summary

Users praise AVG AntiVirus & Security for strong protection, easy malware removal, and good value, with some noting performance gains. The main recurring downside is reliability concerns, as protection can fail to stay active or be interrupted by the device.

### Pros

- Strong protection against hackers and viruses, providing peace of mind.
- Effective malware/spyware removal and cleanup.
- Good value with a free version and cheaper pricing than major rivals.
- Possible performance benefits: faster phone and freed memory after use.
- Regular security checks and monitoring of apps during installation.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: protection not consistently active and can turn off.
- OS/device interference (e.g., Samsung/Google) leads to protection being interrupted.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.antivirus)