# TotalAV Antivirus & Security

> Mobile antivirus & security to keep you safe online everywhere

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.totalav.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Total Security Limited
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 13,032,243
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (173,178 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2016-09-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.totalav.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.totalav.com](https://www.totalav.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.totalav.com/privacy](https://www.totalav.com/privacy)

## Description

TotalAV Mobile Security is an on-the-go protection solution that combines antivirus, dangerous website protection, VPN, and a suite of privacy tools to keep you safe online anywhere.

Free features include Data Breach Check and AppLock; Premium features add Real-Time Protection, WebShield, Smart Scan, WiFi Checker, QR Checker, VPN, plus device cleanup tools for photos, videos, and contacts to free up space.

## Rankings

- #11,154 — Overall
- #25 — Tools (Gross)
- #145 — Tools (Free)
- #14 — data privacy
- #15 — malware
- #16 — antivirus

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DELETE_CACHE_FILES`
- `android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.totalav.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews are mixed. Many users praise TotalAV for strong protection and effective scanning, offering peace of mind. However, recurring complaints about billing (double charges and unexpected fees), intrusive upsells and ads, VPN instability, and inconsistent malware detection/removal are common. A few report sign-in or usability issues. Overall, it delivers solid security for many users, but billing and reliability concerns are frequent pain points.

### Pros

- Strong protection and online security; many users feel safer with TotalAV.
- Effective virus scanning and cleaning when the feature works.
- Generally positive experience and reliability for many users (e.g., 'never had an issue since installation').
- Positive endorsements like 'Best antivirus' and 'Great security app' from multiple reviewers.
- Provides peace of mind regarding online safety.

### Cons

- Billing problems: multiple users report being billed multiple times or charged unexpectedly (double charges, large bills).
- Aggressive upselling and intrusive ads/pop-ups pushing paid features.
- VPN instability: frequent drops or disconnects.
- Inconsistent malware detection/removal on some devices (threats not detected or not removable).
- Some account access issues and confusing UX (sign-in problems, unclear pricing).

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