Bitdefender Antivirus

Name: Bitdefender Antivirus
Author: Bitdefender

4.314.1236

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Bitdefender Antivirus: Free Android Malware Scanner

By Hafiz Rahman

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Scans for malware, ransomware, adware and trojans
Cloud-based scanning and removal of viruses
Checks apps regardless of where they were installed from
Ready to scan straight after install, with no settings to change
Developer says it runs without slowing the phone or draining battery

What this free Android antivirus is for

Bitdefender Antivirus is a free virus scanner and cleaner for Android phones. Its main job is to find malware, including trojans that disguise themselves as ordinary apps, and remove it.

The listing says it is built for threats that arrive through apps, so it is aimed at people who install apps from outside the main store as well as from it. The developer describes the free version as the full protection offer, with no paid tier mentioned in the listing.

How the scanning and removal works

Scanning runs largely in the cloud. The app checks what is on the phone against online detection data, which the developer says covers the latest threats.

The threat types it names are viruses, malware, ransomware, adware and trojans. When something is found, the app can remove it and clean up what it left behind. Because scanning works on the apps themselves, the listing says the source an app came from does not change what gets checked.

Using it without setup

There is nothing to configure. After installation the app is ready to run its scans, so there are no options to set before the first check.

The developer says the scanner is light on resources, claiming it protects the phone without slowing it down or using much battery. These are the developer's claims, not something this page has tested.

Who the cloud detection is meant for

Cloud detection means the phone sends information about apps to online services for analysis, rather than relying only on a list stored on the device. The listing describes this as its main detection method.

Users who want a scanner that works immediately, without tuning rules or choosing scan modes, fit the setup the listing describes.

What's new

Sep 8, 2026

Enjoy the new look of Bitdefender Antivirus while continuing to receive the same powerful protection you're used to.
Dark mode is now supported, to enable you to choose the preferred look.

Become a beta tester and try out new versions ahead: https://goo.gl/Qf7G4w

About this APK

The build we hold is Bitdefender Antivirus 4.314.1236 (APKS split bundle) for Android 5.0 and up.

Version: 4.314.1236; 43142472
Requires Android: 5.0+
Target Android: 16

Package ID: com.bitdefender.antivirus
Format: APKS split bundle
Malware scan: Google Play Protect
Permissions: 24 declared · 5 sensitive; Manage all files on your device
Modify files on your device
Read files on your device
Read phone status and identity
See all installed apps
Signed by: CN=BitDefender, O=BitDefender
Certificate SHA-256: 31f4ff2ed0448c6de8561a1b5358b25e32f3827c2cd9163b061b62cfb4f1ed18