AVG Protection is a free Android antivirus from AVG Mobile with over 50 million installs on Google Play, where it holds a 4.7 rating from 458.6 thousand ratings. It is available through Google Play only. Version 25.22.0 was updated on November 10, 2025 and needs Android 9 or newer.
The risks on a phone that AVG Protection targets
The store description frames the app around viruses, ransomware, spyware, phishing and other malware on phones and tablets. It also covers risky public networks, since a Wi-Fi connection can be unencrypted or sit behind a sign-in page.
AVG Mobile has published the app since September 21, 2014, so it has a long track record on the platform. It sits in the antivirus category.
Scanners, Wi-Fi checks and Photo Vault in detail
The core scan checks apps and files for viruses, malware and spyware. A separate web scan looks at sites for harmful threats in Android's default browser and Chrome. Accessibility permission is used for phishing and malicious site protection.
The Wi-Fi Scanner looks at network encryption, password strength and Captive Portal networks, meaning those with a sign-in requirement. A speed test is included as well.
On the privacy side, Photo Vault hides pictures behind a password. App Locking uses a PIN, pattern or fingerprint. App Permissions shows how much access installed apps ask for, and App Insights tracks time spent in each app. A file cleaner frees storage, and VPN protection is also listed.
What to check before installing the free version
The app is free, but it shows ads and has in-app purchases. Check inside the app to see which of the listed features sit behind a paid tier.
The Accessibility permission is worth reading before you grant it. Google Play lists the content rating as Everyone.
AVG Protection pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with a 4.7 Google Play rating from 458.6 thousand ratings
- Scans apps, files and websites in Chrome and the default browser
- Wi-Fi Scanner checks encryption, password strength and sign-in networks
- Photo Vault and App Locking cover private photos and apps
- Developed by AVG Mobile and on the platform since 2014
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases, so some features may be paid
- Needs Accessibility permission for phishing protection
- Requires Android 9 or newer
Is AVG Protection safe?
The app is published by AVG Mobile under the package ID com.s.antivirus and is distributed through Google Play. Google Play shows over 50 million installs and a 4.7 rating. No independent security review is available, so this is not a guarantee. Review the permissions it requests, especially Accessibility.
How to install AVG Protection
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open AVG Protection when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
