McAfee: Stay Secure & Private

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About this app

The new McAfee brings threat detection, personal info protection, and secure connections together in one place, giving you a clear, real-time view of your safety. Now you can see what matters most, understand what's happening through alerts written in simple language, and get guidance when something needs your attention.

With personalized alerts, tools you'll actually use, & protection that fits your life, McAfee keeps you and your family Safer Than Safe without giving you more to think about.

What protection does McAfee offer?
▪ Advanced antivirus & malware protection across all your devices
▪ Secure VPN for secure connections, even on public Wi-Fi
▪ Personal info protection with identity monitoring, info removal & more
▪ Automatic security alerts for texts, emails & if your data is exposed

How does Scam Detector work?
▪ Flags risky messages & blocks harmful sites for you, even if you accidentally click
▪ Identifies suspicious emails before you open them & guides you on what to do next. We’ll even explain the danger, so you know what to watch out for

How does antivirus and virus scanner protect my devices?
▪ Automatically scans and detects threats in real-time
▪ Virus and malware protection for personal files, apps & downloads

How does the Secure VPN protect my connection?
▪ Keeps personal data & locations private with bank-grade Wi-Fi VPN encryption
▪ Defends your devices against unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots
▪ Connects to different countries and change your location & IP address*

Does McAfee offer 24/7 identity monitoring?
▪ Yes. McAfee offers identity monitoring and alerts you if your info was found in a data breach or on the dark web. It monitors up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers, passport numbers and more

Does McAfee offer transaction and credit monitoring?
▪ Yes. McAfee keeps a close eye on your bank & credit card activity to safeguard your financial accounts if something looks suspicious
▪ McAfee also tracks changes to your credit score and guides you if something needs your attention

Can McAfee clean up my personal data?
▪ Yes. McAfee will tell you if your info is found on sites selling it, guides you on what to do next, and can even step in to remove it for you

How does McAfee online account cleanup work?
▪ McAfee reduces your exposure to data breaches by finding old or unused online accounts and guiding you through next steps. We can even delete them for you

How does safe browsing and Wi-Fi scan protect me online?
▪ By blocking malicious websites automatically, so you can browse safely
▪ Wi-Fi scan analyzes networks for security risks & ensures a safer online connection

How does the Social Privacy Manager protect my info?
▪ Adjusts 100+ privacy settings across your social media accounts in just a few clicks

Download McAfee today for all-in-one protection that stops threats before they reach your personal info, connections, or devices

What plans and subscriptions does McAfee offer?

McAfee Security - Free
▪ Single device protection
▪ Antivirus Scan*
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Identity Scan

McAfee Basic Protection:
▪ Single device protection
▪ Antivirus*
▪ Secure VPN**
▪ Basic Identity Monitoring**
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ Text Scam Detector

McAfee+ Advanced:
▪ Unlimited device protection
▪ Antivirus*
▪ Secure VPN**
▪ Identity Monitoring**
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ Personal Data Cleanup
▪ Transaction Monitoring
▪ Credit Monitoring
▪ Identity Theft Coverage and Restoration
▪ Security Freeze and Credit Lock
▪ Scam Detector
▪ Online Account Cleanup
▪ 24/7 online security experts
▪ Social Privacy Manager

Our Antivirus and virus cleaner is only available on PCs and Android devices.

*Not all features are available for all devices, locations or subscriptions not listed in the description. See System Requirements for additional information.

McAfee uses the Accessibility Service API to access information about the websites you visit. This allows us to protect you in real-time from harmful sites.
Mobile Security with Scam Protection | Malware & Virus Cleaner | Safe Browser
Updated on
Nov 10, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
    Learn more about how developers declare sharing
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

839K reviews
Home User
August 14, 2026
Really liked the app before the latest update where they took away the notifications with sounds. Like it much better the old way. 5 stars to 2 stars now. Why not have the option to have notifications with sound or no notifications or sound?
1 person found this review helpful
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McAfee LLC
August 14, 2026
We appreciate the honest feedback on our latest updates! Our goal is your safety and care, we will take this feedback into account and make sure that we take our time to ensure that you get the best protection. If you have any further concerns contact our support at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport. Have a great day!
Dorothy Franks
August 19, 2026
I have had problems with this app for 2 months. I have been unable to sign into my account. I cannot get help to get resolved. I have tried everything I know with no results. The 1st page will not take any information that I try to put in .
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McAfee LLC
August 19, 2026
Hello Dorothy, we're sorry to hear you've been unable to access your account and that the sign-in page isn't accepting your information. We understand how frustrating this can be. Please contact us via chat or phone at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport so our team can investigate and assist you.
Ann Simmons
September 14, 2026
My phone says high cpu usage and tells me to put mcafee in deep sleep. I have used it for years and never had this problem. Could you help me please.
1 person found this review helpful
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McAfee LLC
September 15, 2026
Hi Ann! We're sorry to hear about the high CPU usage warning. Since this is a new issue after years of use, please contact our support team at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport so we can investigate and assist. Visit mcafee.com for updates and follow us on social media.

What’s new

The new McAfee brings threat detection, personal info protection, and secure connections together in one place, giving you a clear, real-time view of your safety. Alerts in simple language and guidance when something needs attention keep you one step ahead of scams and emerging threats. Powered by signals across our global network, McAfee adapts as threats evolve, helping you and your family stay Safer Than Safe without giving you more to think about.