# Avira Security Antivirus & VPN

> Fast Antivirus & VPN, Identity Protection and App-Locker

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.avira.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AVIRA
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 42,382,159
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (733,745 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.31.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2012-02-27
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avira.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.avira.com](http://www.avira.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.avira.com/en/privacy-policy/product#Avira-Mobile-Security-](https://www.avira.com/en/privacy-policy/product#Avira-Mobile-Security-)

## Description

Avira Security Antivirus & VPN is a comprehensive Android app designed to protect your mobile device from viruses, malware, spyware, and phishing attacks. Featuring a super-light virus scanner, it detects and removes threats without slowing down your device. With integrated fast VPN access (100 MB daily), it anonymizes your internet surfing, unblocks geo-restricted websites, and secures data privacy effortlessly.

Key features include identity protection that monitors email leaks, a privacy advisor showing apps requesting sensitive access, an applock to PIN-protect your private apps, and a system cleaner to boost performance by removing clutter and stopping background apps. Avira also offers a pro version with advanced microphone protection and web protection for ultimate security.

## Rankings

- #3,619 — Overall
- #7 — spyware
- #8 — antivirus
- #11 — malware
- #24 — security

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `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_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WHITELIST_AUTO_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.avira.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.avira.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.avira.android.permission.INVOKE_INTERNAL_HANDLER`
- `com.avira.android.permission.INVOKE_WIPE_FEATURES`
- `com.avira.android.permission.REMOTE_LOCK_SERVICE`
- `com.avira.optimizer.aviradata.READ`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users widely praise Avira Security Antivirus & VPN for being easy to set up and use, offering strong antivirus protection with quick threat detection, and including a VPN for added privacy. The free version is highly capable and there are affordable premium options. Reviewers also appreciate the broad security features like file/app scans and checking for email breaches. A few notes mention geo-restrictions in some countries and some concerns about malware blocking not being perfect. Overall, sentiment is very positive, emphasizing usability, protection, and value.

### Pros

- Extremely easy to set up and easy to use
- Strong antivirus protection with quick threat detection and removal
- Includes a VPN for privacy and secure browsing
- Free version is highly capable with affordable upgrade options
- Comprehensive security features (checks files/apps, checks if your email was compromised, monitors device performance)

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