# Bitdefender Central

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id969933082](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id969933082)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id969933082`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bitdefender SRL
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (10,986 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-04
- **First published:** 2016-04-05
- **Size:** 191 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitdefender-central/id969933082)
- **Website:** [http://www.bitdefender.com/](http://www.bitdefender.com/)
- **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 Central for Chrome provides centralized control over local and network protection. Install protection on all devices, monitor activity from a single dashboard, and receive real-time threat alerts to keep your family safe, no matter where you are.

With Bitdefender BOX integration, secure your home network: protect every connected device, manage devices and parental controls, pause internet access when needed, and locate or lock lost devices. The extension also emphasizes privacy and includes a clear privacy policy.

## Rankings

- #16,636 — Overall
- #20 — malware
- #41 — antivirus

## Review summary

Overall positive about protection and cross-device management, with easy use and good value. Recurrent concerns center on instability and slow performance (especially on iPad), plus troubles adding devices, reallocating subscriptions, and setup across multiple devices. Users want more reliable activation workflows and fewer bugs, though the app remains a strong multi-device security tool when it works.

### Pros

- Strong protection across devices (phishing, malware, and online threats).
- Cross-device management from a single app for monitoring and control.
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Good value and peace of mind from comprehensive protection.

### Cons

- Buggy/unstable performance, with freezing and slow responsiveness (notably on iPad).
- Difficulty adding/allocating multiple devices and reallocating subscriptions.
- Installation and activation across devices can be error-prone or inconsistent (setup issues, trial statuses).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id969933082)