McAfee Total Protection: price, discounts and deals right now

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No matter if you're using a Mac, PC or smartphone: you're not exempt from malware-based attacks. 

Running one of the best antivirus apps in the background of your device is the first step for a successful defense against malware. But, with cybercriminals targeting your data on several fronts, such software isn't enough to fully protect your online life anymore.

If you're looking to secure all of your most sensitive data with just one subscription, McAfee Total Protection is a full security bundle boasting an impressive feature list. 

Its reliable antivirus software, firewall, VPN service, password manager, ID scan and file shredder tool are all included even with its basic plan. You can also upgrade to McAfee Plus, Premium or Advanced subscription to make your security even more impenetrable.

Presently, McAfee+ Advanced is the best offer to get the most value for your money. Thanks to a tasty 55% discount, you can now have one-year of full suite protection for just $89,99 to use on unlimited devices. Add just $10 for the family subscription to get the parental control option, too!  

Below, we'll have a closer look at what the different plans include, together with all the hot deals available right now. 

McAfee Total Protection deals:

Avast One

McAfee Total Protection Basic: save $60 | $89,99 $29.99
With over 30 years of experience in shielding devices against malware, McAfee now seeks to protect all your digital life within a couple of clicks. Covering only one device, the Basic plan just cut the price a staggering 66% to reach a low fee of just $29.99 for one year of protection. Getting eight security tools for this price is quite a bargain that you won't want to miss!

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McAfee Total Protection Plus: save $80 | $119.99 $39.99
Let's face it, the one device allowance might be a bit limited for most users. Luckily, you won't have to spend big bucks to enjoy the same bundle on up to five devices at the same time. With a discount of $80 on the original pricing, you can get 12-months of McAfee Total Protection Plus for just $39.99

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McAfee Total Protection Premium: save $90 | $139.99 $49.99
If you're after a larger security suite to protect all your household, you might want to consider upgrading to the Premium plan. For just $10 more, you will get the same protection for one-year on unlimited devices. Add an extra tenner to get the family pack and make the online world a safer place for your little ones by activating the parental control option.  

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McAfee Total Protection Advanced: save $110 | $129.95 $89.99
In case eight different security tools aren't enough, the full suite throws in some nifty extra features to assist you in case of identity theft or data breach. Discounted by 55%, you can now get one-year of McAfee+ Advanced protection for just $89.99. This comes with McAfee antivirus with unlimited device allowance, VPN service to be used on up to five devices and over 10 additional tools. Again, add $10 to upgrade to the family suite. 

McAfee Total Protection features

Covering one, five or unlimited devices, McAfee Total Protection bundle comes packed with different tools and features to protect your data from virtually any online threats. 

These can be divided between security, privacy and identity protection:

  • Security: on the security front, McAfee offers the power of its antivirus software, a firewall and malicious URL filtering. The expert online support makes sure you can resolve any issues in no time. These are all included with any McAfee plans. 
  • Privacy: you can browse the web more privately by enjoying the protection of a VPN on up to five different devices. McAfee+ Advanced subscribers can even find out which sites are selling their personal data thanks to its personal data cleanup tool.  
  • Identity: While a password manager and ID scan software are available by default for all the plans, it's with McAfee+ Advanced that the providers really went the extra mile. Users ready to subscribe to its longer plan will also get advanced features to assist you in case of identity theft or credit breach. 
Chiara Castro
Senior Staff Writer

Chiara is a multimedia journalist committed to covering stories to help promote the rights and denounce the abuses of the digital side of life—wherever cybersecurity, markets and politics tangle up. She mainly writes news, interviews and analysis on data privacy, online censorship, digital rights, cybercrime, and security software, with a special focus on VPNs, for TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and Tom’s Guide. Got a story, tip-off or something tech-interesting to say? Reach out to chiara.castro@futurenet.com