# AVG Protection

> Get complete AVG protection exclusively for your phone!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.s.antivirus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AVG Mobile
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 50,353,310
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (458,331 ratings)
- **Version:** 25.17.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-10
- **First published:** 2014-09-22
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s.antivirus)
- **Website:** [http://www.avg.com](http://www.avg.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.avg.com/products-policy#antivirus](https://www.avg.com/products-policy#antivirus)

## Description

**AVG Protection** offers comprehensive real-time security for your smartphone or tablet, safeguarding against viruses, ransomware, spyware, phishing attacks, and other malware. The app scans apps and files, checks websites and Wi-Fi networks for threats, and includes VPN protection to secure your online privacy.

Additional features focus on device performance and privacy: clear unnecessary files to free up storage, test Wi-Fi speeds, lock sensitive apps with PIN or fingerprint, and hide private photos in a secure photo vault. Gain insight into your app usage and permissions to manage phone-life balance and potential privacy issues effectively. Download AVG Protection to ensure your Android device remains safe and private.

## Rankings

- #3,065 — Overall
- #11 — antivirus
- #13 — malware
- #13 — protect

## 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.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `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.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `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.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_PASSWORD_COMPLEXITY`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.avast.android.account.avg.ACCOUNT_PERMISSION_V2`
- `com.avast.android.applocker.avg.TEMPORARY_DISABLE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.s.antivirus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise AVG Protection for strong protection, dependable performance, and ease of use. They report it does what it promises, keeps their phones safe, and remains unobtrusive in daily use. The free version is generally viewed as sufficient, and many reviewers note it works well on older devices. Overall sentiment is positive, with confidence in security and reliability. A few reviewers mention upselling to paid features and desire for more functionality without a subscription, but these are not widespread complaints.

### Pros

- Provides solid protection and safety for the phone
- Easy to use / user-friendly interface
- Reliable performance that does what it promises
- Free version offers good, usable features
- Works well on older devices with older Android updates

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