AVG AntiVirus Free
v26.10FreeReleased 13 Oct 2026
Free real-time antivirus built on the same engine as Avast. By Gen Digital (AVG)
- Windows
- macOS
- Android
- iOS
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 13 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
AVG AntiVirus Free is free software for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS from Gen Digital (AVG). Free real-time antivirus built on the same engine as Avast. Download it only from avg.com. The latest version we track is 26.10 (13 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 26.10 (13 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Gen Digital (AVG)
- Official site:
- avg.com
- Licence:
- Free — Proprietary (freeware)
- Requirements:
- Windows 7 SP1 (with Convenience Rollup) or later
Our verdict
AVG and Avast share an owner and a detection engine, so protection is much the same; AVG's interface is a little simpler. Like its sibling, it nudges you towards paid upgrades. Watch the installer screens for optional extras.
Key features
- Real-time scanning of files, downloads and email attachments
- Web and email shields against phishing links
- Scheduled and boot-time scans
- Supports Windows 10 and 11 on ARM
Pros
- Pro: Simple, uncluttered dashboard
- Pro: Supports old PCs back to Windows 7 SP1
Cons
- Con: Read each installer screen and untick anything you did not ask for
- Con: Regular prompts to buy Internet Security
What's new in 26.10
See what changed in 26.10 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 26.10Latest
13 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 7 SP1 (with Convenience Rollup) or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit, ARM64 (Windows 11)
- Disk
- 2 GB free
- Also needs
- 4 GB RAM; internet connection for activation and updates
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Proprietary (freeware)
- Publisher
- avg.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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