# Bitdefender Antivirus

> Free Antivirus. Powerful Virus Cleaner. Top Virus Scanner & Remover

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bitdefender.antivirus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bitdefender
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 12,085,541
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (317,349 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.314.1235
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2013-04-05
- **Publisher country:** RO
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.antivirus)
- **Website:** [https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/](https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bitdefender.com/site/view/legal-privacy-policy-for-home-users-solutions.html](https://www.bitdefender.com/site/view/legal-privacy-policy-for-home-users-solutions.html)

## Description

## Bitdefender Antivirus Free

Protect your Android device with Bitdefender Antivirus Free, a powerful and award-winning antivirus app. Enjoy ultra-fast virus scanning, removal, and cleaning without slowing down your phone or draining its battery. Designed to keep your device safe from malware, ransomware, adware, trojans, and other threats, Bitdefender offers automatic on-install scanning to block risks before they harm your device.

Bitdefender uses cloud-based scanning technology for up-to-date virus detection, eliminating the need to download and store large virus signature files. The app works hassle-free with zero configuration required—install it, and protection starts immediately. You can also run on-demand scans at any time to check all device apps for safety.

Upgrade options are available for enhanced mobile security features like scam alerts, phishing protection, and device loss recovery. With millions of users worldwide, Bitdefender Antivirus Free ensures your Android phone stays secure, fast, and reliable.

## Rankings

- #11,911 — Overall
- #2 — antivirus
- #4 — malware

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.bitdefender.antivirus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.bitdefender.security.CHECK_STATUS`
- `com.bitdefender.security.GET_SCAN_INFO`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use, fast and reliable scanning that does what it promises, and a free option with optional upgrades. The app is praised for strong security and privacy and for being unobtrusive with no ads or popups. Overall sentiment is that Bitdefender Antivirus for Android is a dependable, must-have free protection that keeps devices secure with minimal hassle.

### Pros

- Quick and easy to use
- Efficient scanning that does what it promises
- Free to use with optional add-ons
- Unobtrusive: no annoying ads or popups
- Strong security and privacy protection

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