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McAfee+ Review 2025
Rating: 4.6/5 | Price: From $29.99/year | Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
McAfee has pivoted toward identity protection with McAfee+. We tested it across all platforms.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Strong identity monitoring | More expensive than competitors |
| Personal Data Cleanup | Higher false positives |
| Good cross-platform support | Some features US-only |
| Unlimited VPN | Interface can be confusing |
| File shredder |
Malware Protection
- Real-time: 99.7%
- On-demand: 99.6%
- Ransomware: Good behavioral blocking
Standout: Personal Data Cleanup
Scans data broker sites and removes your personal info from them. A genuinely useful and rare feature found only in McAfee+.
Identity Monitoring
Monitors email, phone, SSN, bank accounts, and credit files for signs of compromise.
Verdict
Best for users who prioritize identity protection over malware detection scores. Editor’s Choice for Identity Protection 2025.
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?? McAfee+ – Overall Rating
8.8/10
Our expert rating is based on comprehensive testing
??Pros
- Identity theft protection included
- Unlimited VPN on higher plans
- Cross-device coverage
- Credit monitoring
- Social media privacy tools
??Cons
- Can be resource-heavy
- Interface cluttered with upsells
- Renewal pricing high
?? Price: $89.99/year
