# McAfee: Stay Secure & Private

Android app · by McAfee LLC · Tools

Topics: VPN, Antivirus

McAfee: Stay Secure & Private has 81,209,206 installs, rated 4.7 from 910,978 ratings, \#206 of 235,309 in Tools.

## Figures

- Installs: 81,209,206
- Rating: 4.7 · 910,978 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +73,392 (+0.1%)
- Rank: #1,728 of 2,843,371 Android listings with an install count (down 15 since 2026-10-28)
- Rank: #206 of 235,309 in Tools

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 82% · 4★ 13% · 3★ 2% · 2★ 1% · 1★ 2% (910,968 ratings)
- Critical reviews (from the reviews Google Play shows first, in any language):
  - 1★ 2026-05-01, OLIVERIO LLAMAS: This app is garbage. All the sudden it stopped letting you log in. I have a premium paid account and still it won't let me log in even after updating. The wheel keeps spinning for hours when trying to log into account and it never let's you log in. This is totally unacceptable, shame on you MCAFEE!!…
  - 2★ 2024-05-21, Dominique Jackson: I have been a Mcafee user for years. It works great on my laptop. However, it just stopped work on my mobile device for android users. After the troubleshooting of reinstalling over and over as suggested, I was asked too many questions instead of actually getting to the root of the issue, and it was…
  - 1★ 2023-02-23, ZnFl: Constantly wakes me up in the middle of the night to tell me that apps I have had installed for years are still virus free, setting off my notifications one after the other over a dozen times, sometimes on more than one occasion in a single night. There is no option to customize or deactivate this f…
  - 1★ 2022-11-28, Steve Brockway: Always disconnects and will not reconnect. Last time it just repeatedly went through the startup screens. Always wants a password or "one-time" code that you have to enter repeatedly. Slows my phone down so much and a lot of the time will not even load a web page, which I need to clock in/out for wo…
  - 1★ 2022-11-14, Luis: Since the last update, I am not able to sign in. It is in a continuous loop, keeps asking for password; then, it sends a code, again, it does not work. I have to go on a PC to look at my account. Thus, what's the point of this useless app. Perhaps it's time to move on. When is this useless app going…

## Description

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.

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.wsandroid.suite  
As of 2026-11-08, from the StoreTally census.
