Lacks bundled VPN and some privacy features that competitors offer.
Some advanced protections require upgrading to Bitdefender Mobile Security.
Uses a broad set of permissions typical for antivirus apps, which may raise privacy considerations.
About Bitdefender Antivirus
Bitdefender Antivirus is a tools app developed by Bitdefender.
Download Statistics
Bitdefender Antivirus has been downloaded 12 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 170 thousand times.
User Ratings
Bitdefender Antivirus is rated 4.72 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 290 thousand ratings.
App Information
Bitdefender Antivirus is FREE to download. The APK download size is 13.03 MB. The latest version available is 4.314.1234. The last update was on August 17, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Bitdefender Antivirus requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2013.
Description
Take Bitdefender’s award-winning antivirus protection with you!
Bitdefender Antivirus Free is a powerful antivirus app with ultra-fast virus scanner, removal and virus cleaner capabilities. It is especially designed to keep your Android device safe from malware, viruses, ransomware, adware and trojans posing as legitimate apps, no matter their install source. You get maximum protection without slowing down your phone or draining your battery. Simply install the app on your Android and it’s ready to go - nothing to configure.
And it's totally free!
Downloaded by millions of people, Bitdefender Antivirus Free keeps every Android phone safe using in-the-cloud scanning technology and the very latest industry leading virus detection. Join now to get:
✔ Free Antivirus ✔ Free Virus Cleaner ✔ On-Install Virus Scanner ✔ On-Demand Virus Scanner Unparalleled Virus Detection This powerful virus scanner keeps you protected 24/7 against all online threats. Bitdefender automatically scans any new apps that are downloaded to your Android device for viruses.
Feather-Light Performance You get super-fast virus scans, with no impact on battery life and phone performance. Instead of downloading and storing virus signatures directly to Android devices, Bitdefender Antivirus Free uses in-the-cloud services to check online for the latest safeguards to outbreaks.
Hassle-Free App Protection Put your security on autopilot. The included smart on-install virus scanner checks all apps for suspicious activity, making sure your Android phone is always protected. Threats and viruses are detected and blocked before any damage is done.
Zero Configuration Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers you essential antivirus protection against all Android threats. It is ready to go right after installation, acting as an effective guardian against mobile viruses and online threats.
What Else Do You Get?
On-Install Scanning Bitdefender Antivirus Free automatically scans any new apps you install, to make sure your smartphone is not at risk. You always stay informed and protected.
On-Demand Scanning With Bitdefender Antivirus Free, on-demand virus scans may be run at any time, to make sure that all the applications that are installed and kept in the device’s storage are legitimate and safe.
In need of more than antivirus protection? We have you covered.
Upgrade to Bitdefender Mobile Security, and you’ll not only continue to enjoy the same virus protection features as above, but also gain an array of additional cutting-edge capabilities like scam alerts, phishing protection, real time malicious behavior alerts. Keep your browsing safe with real-time scanning of pages viewed online. You'll also gain the ability to lock, locate, and wipe your Android device in case it becomes lost or stolen. Try it free for the first 14 days.
Bitdefender Antivirus uses foreground services (TYPE_SPECIAL_USE), so it can catch all the PACKAGE_INSTALLED events as soon as possible in order to scan all the apps installed or updated before the user access them which represents the main feature of the app.
Recent changes: Enjoy the new look of Bitdefender Antivirus while continuing to receive the same powerful protection you're used to. Dark mode is now supported, to enable you to choose the preferred look.
Become a beta tester and try out new versions ahead: https://goo.gl/Qf7G4w
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Bitdefender worked great, A few questionable things it recommended removing after initial scan, Highly recommend.
★★★★☆Michael Norris· Aug 7, 2026
Just installed the app, it works good so far from what I can tell. I'm happy with it.
★★★★★Duncan· Aug 21, 2026
One day I got a notification that my phone had 91 viruses I scanned and used the app, and then it got rid of them all I love it so much it's such a good app
★★★★☆Schaye· Aug 7, 2026
I've just downloaded this antivirus App. The scanning was super quick not sure if all the Apps were scanned, but I need time to get use to this before I can give the full, rating nevertheless I gave it a 4⭐.
★★★★☆Eliot Watts· Aug 16, 2026
I love the protection but every time I run a manual scan, it will keep initiating scans over and over.
★☆☆☆☆David Ross· Aug 12, 2026
Scam.ive paid this month the last night they took 2.47 then 4.48 then another 4.48 I want my money back you stole my. you're just a rip of thief's
★☆☆☆☆Miss Tracy· Aug 4, 2026
Cumbersome complicated Norton is a lot easier for novice
★★☆☆☆PhysiqueOne· Aug 7, 2026
Keeps canceling itself after a few seconds of clicking scan
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Technologies used by Bitdefender Antivirus
Bitdefender Antivirus is requesting 23 permissions and is using 31 libraries.
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