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Bitdefender

Antivirus Free Edition

Powerful antivirus protection, the light way

Award-winning protection against existing or new e-threats.
Quick to install and light on computer resources. The only free antivirus that you’ll ever need.

FREE DOWNLOAD
Also available for Mac and Android.

Lightning-fast free antivirus

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is blazing fast, free to use, and loaded only with the bare-bones protection features that every computer needs.

  • Installs in seconds, runs at max speed without slowing down your PC
  • Good for gaming, image and video editing, and resource-intensive applications
  • Powerful protection packed into a light solution
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
The labs have already made it very clear that Bitdefender is a winner. PC MAG, December 2016

  • Best in Class
    Cross-Platform Security

    Compare our award-winning products and get the best real-world protection, so you can keep doing the things that matter while
    we handle security.

    Windows Protection
    Bitdefender
    Antivirus Free Edition
    Windows Protection
    Bitdefender
    Antivirus Plus 2018
    $39.99 $19.99
    Buy now 1 device / 1 year
    Windows, macOS,
    iOS
    and Android protection     Bitdefender Total Security 2018
    Buy now 5 devices / 1 year

  • Windows Protection

    Top-notch protection and uncompromising speed for Windows.

    Free
    Advanced
    Complete

    • Intelligent Antivirusimproved

      Automatic protection. Blocks all e-threats.

    • Advanced Threat Defensenew

      Our new behavior-based technology detects and blocks advanced threats and ransomware.

    • Safe Browsing

      Our web filtering technology ensures that you never land on a harmful website.

    • Anti-Phishing & Anti-Fraud

      Prevent phishing or online fraud when you shop, bank, or browse.

    • Multi-Layer Ransomware Protectionimproved

      Multiple layers of ransomware protection keep your files safe from encryption.

    • Free Online Support

      Our support center is up 24/7 all year long.

    • Wi-Fi Security Advisor

      Assess your Wi-Fi network and router security, no matter where you connect from.

    • Online Banking Protection

      Bank and shop with Safepay - our unique, dedicated browser that secures your transactions.

    • Password Managerimproved

      Secure your passwords, credit card information, and other sensitive data in a cyber-vault for easy access.

    • Search Advisor

      Find out whether search results are safe before you even click on the link.

    • Vulnerability Scan

      Scan for security holes and vulnerabilities with just one click.

    • File Shredderimproved

      Delete a file for good and leave no traces that it ever existed on your PC.

    • Safe Filesnew

      Prevent unauthorized changes to your most important files. Available for Mac OS.

    • Webcam Protectionnew

      Don't let unauthorized applications access your webcam.

    • Firewallimproved

      Block intrusions and filter your network traffic.

    • Parental Advisor

      Cross-platform online safety for your kids. Windows client updates available.

    • File Encryption

      Create encrypted, password-protected vaults on your computer for confidential and sensitive documents.

    • Anti-Theft

      Effective anti-loss and anti-theft tools. Remotely accessible.

    • Speed Up Your Devices

      Improve speed and performance for your devices with OneClick Optimizer.

  • Mac OS Protection

    Absolute protection, designed for your Mac.

    • Intelligent Cross-Platform Antivirus

      Detect and remove Mac malware, and prevent spreading malicious content designed for Windows.

    • Parental Advisornew

      Cross-platform online safety for your kids. Mac OS client now available.

    • Backup Protection

      Time Machine Protection prevents sophisticated malware from encrypting or destroying your backups.

    • Adware Blocker

      Free your Mac from adware, hijacker programs, unwanted toolbars, and other browser add-ons.

    • Secure Online Shopping

      Our anti-phishing system scans webpages and warns you when you come across fraudulent pages.

    • Ultra-Fast Automatic Protection

      Scanning is fast and light on resources, so there's no negative impact on your Mac’s speed and performance.

  • Android Protection

    Award-winning security for your Android phone or tablet.

    • On-Demand & On-Install App Scan

      Make sure your Android phone or tablet stays clean.

    • Full Speed & Low Battery Impact

      Secure your mobile experience with virtually no impact on speed or battery life.

    • Web Securityimproved

      Get notified about webpages that contain malware, phishing, or fraudulent content.

    • Privacy Advisor

      Find out what your installed apps are doing in the background without your knowledge.

    • Bitdefender Anti-Theft™

      Locate, lock, wipe or remotely send a message to your Android device.

    • Account Privacynew

      Check if your online accounts were involved in any data breach.

    • App Lock

      Protect your sensitive apps from unauthorized access with a PIN code or your fingerprint.

    • WearON

      Extend Bitdefender security to your connected smart watch.

    • Parental Advisorimproved

      Cross-platform online safety for your kids. Android client updates available.

  • iOS Protection

    Protect your data and keep your iPhone or iPad safe.

    • Anti-Theftnew

      Remotely accessible anti-loss and anti-theft tools for your iPhone or iPad.

    • Account Privacynew

      Check from your iPhone or iPad if your online accounts were involved in any data breach.

    • Parental Advisornew

      Cross-platform online safety for your kids. iOS client now available.

  • Continuous Updates

    Continuous updates accelerate the introduction of new
    features and simplify installing, updating, and upgrading
    Bitdefender security.

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    Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
    Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2018
    $39.99 $19.99
    Buy now 1 device / 1 year
    Bitdefender Total Security 2018
    Buy now 5 devices / 1 year

Powered by award-winning
technology

Real-time Threat Detection

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition uses behavioral detection to closely monitor your active apps. When it detects anything suspicious, it takes instant action.

Virus Scanning and Malware Removal

Powerful scan engines ensure detection and removal of all malware, from viruses, worms and Trojans, to ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits and spyware.

A strong, silent guardian
for your PC

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is an antivirus to rely on. It uses a minimalistic approach to make sure of the one thing that matters: whether you’re a rookie or a techie, your PC will be defended against intruders.

  • On-demand & on-access scanning that runs in the background
  • Essential protection without the extra stuff
  • No time-consuming scans, no sudden lag, no ads out of the blue
Bitdefender Antivirus

Free protection against
Internet fraud

Anti-phishing

How can you keep your passwords safe and still browse freely? It’s easy: Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition sniffs and blocks by default phishing websites that pretend to be trustworthy in order to steal your data.

Anti-Fraud

If you ever land on scam websites, our advanced filtering system detects suspicious web page behavior and prevents your sensitive financial data from falling into the wrong hands.

Easy to install, maintenance-free

System Requirements

In order to keep Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition running smoothly, you’ll need a PC
with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7 SP1, 1.5 GB RAM, at least 800 MB of hard disk space
(but we recommend 2 GB), and an Intel CORE Duo (2 GHz) or equivalent processor.
Software requirements: Internet Explorer 10 or higher.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is just one click away. FREE DOWNLOAD User Guide (EN)