Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

Android

Microsoft Corporation

5.0

(78,894 total reviews)

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What users complain about in Microsoft Defender: Antivirus

Users primarily complain about the app requiring a paid Microsoft 365 subscription to function, with many feeling misled by claims of being free. Other common issues include technical problems like login failures, web protection deactivating daily, and the app not working on certain devices. Some users also report unexpected charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions.

Requires paid subscriptionHigh
Login or technical failuresMedium
Misleading free claimsMedium

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What do users complain about most in Microsoft Defender: Antivirus?

Negative reviews on Microsoft Defender: Antivirus cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is Microsoft Defender: Antivirus rated on Google Play Store?

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus has an average rating of 4.5 stars from 78,894 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Microsoft Defender: Antivirus have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Microsoft Defender: Antivirus, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Microsoft Defender: Antivirus worth installing in 2026?

Microsoft Defender: Antivirus is highly-rated overall with 4.5 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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