ClamXAV Achieves Perfect Scores in AV-Test’s 2025 Mac Security Evaluation
Each year, ClamXAV undergoes rigorous assessment by AV-Test, one of the world’s most respected independent IT security research organisations. Their comprehensive testing programme provides Apple Mac users with unbiased, verifiable insight into how well Mac antivirus software providers protect against emerging digital virus threats, how efficiently the antivirus protection software performs, and how seamlessly it integrates into everyday Mac use and workflows.
ClamXAV are proud to share we once again achieved perfect scores across all three major categories: Protection, Performance, and Usability - reaffirming our ongoing commitment to delivering powerful Mac security without compromising your experience.
Outstanding Mac Protection: 6/6
In AV-Test’s Protection category, ClamXAV successfully detected 100% of the 1,179 malware samples in the organisation’s reference set. This flawless detection rate earned us the maximum 6 out of 6 points, demonstrating our continued ability to identify and neutralise virus threats quickly, accurately, and effectively.
For our users, this means peace of mind and confidence: Whether facing common Mac-specific malware, newly emerging virus variants, or targeted threats, ClamXAV consistently delivers reliable, trusted antivirus protection.
Minimal Mac Performance Impact: 6/6
Powerful Mac security should not slow you down - and AV-Test’s findings confirm that ClamXAV continues to deliver best-in-class antivirus performance.
During testing, ClamXAV influenced the launch time of standard Mac applications by just 1%, compared to the industry average of 14%. This incredibly small footprint, combined with strong results across other performance criteria, secured another 6 out of 6 points in the Performance category.
In everyday terms: ClamXAV keeps your Mac safe while staying light, responsive, and remarkably unobtrusive to how your device operates.
Flawless Mac Usability: 6/6
The Usability assessment from AV-Test checks for false positives, unnecessary warnings, or interruptions that derail normal workflows.
ClamXAV scored yet another perfect 6/6, with:
- Zero false detections of legitimate software
- Zero misleading warnings during installations
- Zero interruptions or usability concerns
This performance evaluation guarantees users are able to work, create, and browse with confidence - without any annoying intrusive virus scan, antivirus alerts or distractions appearing unexpectedly while working.
Seven Consecutive Years of AV-Test Certification
We are proud to have earned the AV-Test seal of approval for the seventh year running. This certification reflects more than just strong test results: It recognises long-term Mac antivirus consistency, high security standards, and ClamXAV’s ongoing ability to deliver protection without compromise.
For our customers, this represents a continued promise - dependable Mac security and antivirus protection supported by transparent, independently verified results.
View the full list of our previous AV-Tests results here.
Check Out the Results for Yourself
AV-Test publishes full, publicly available reports to ensure transparency and trust. You can view ClamXAV’s complete 2025 results on AV-Test’s website.
The ClamXAV team are delighted with this year’s outcome - and we are even more delighted to bring that level of protection to our users every day.
As always, thank you for choosing ClamXAV to safeguard your Mac.
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