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McAfee+ goes beyond antivirus to give you complete control over your identity, privacy, and financial security. Where standard antivirus stops at your device, McAfee+ actively scrubs your personal information from data broker websites, monitors your credit for suspicious changes, and reimburses you if identity thieves strike — all backed by the same award-winning protection engine trusted by millions worldwide. Activate any McAfee+ plan in minutes at mcafee.com/activate with your 25-digit product key.

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McAfee+ Plan Comparison

McAfee+ Premium is your first step into unlimited-device, privacy-first protection. It pairs everything in the Essential plan with proactive personal data management.What’s included:
  • ✅ Unlimited device coverage (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeOS)
  • ✅ Award-winning antivirus powered by McAfee Smart AI™
  • ✅ Secure VPN with bank-grade encryption and auto-connect on unsecured networks
  • ✅ Identity Monitoring — real-time breach alerts for your personal info
  • ✅ Scam Detector — catches text, email, video scams, and malicious QR codes
  • ✅ Personal Data Cleanup (guided) — step-by-step removal requests from 30+ data broker sites
  • ✅ WebAdvisor safe browsing extension
  • ✅ Password Manager
Best for: Individuals or couples who want unlimited-device coverage and hands-on privacy control.

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Who Should Choose Which Plan?

McAfee+ Premium is the right choice if you own multiple devices across different platforms and want your personal data proactively removed from data broker sites. It’s ideal for individuals or couples who:
  • Have more than 5 devices between them (phones, laptops, tablets)
  • Want guided step-by-step instructions for removing their data from 30+ broker sites
  • Need comprehensive antivirus, VPN, and identity monitoring without paying for credit services they don’t yet need
At $49.99 per year, it delivers exceptional value for unlimited-device households looking to take back control of their personal data.
McAfee+ Advanced is the best-value plan for users who want identity theft coverage and fully automated privacy protection. It’s the right pick if you:
  • Want McAfee to automatically submit data removal requests on your behalf — without reminders or manual steps
  • Want real-time alerts when your credit score or report changes unexpectedly
  • Want up to $1 million in reimbursement coverage if identity theft occurs, including legal fees and restoration support
  • Are concerned about AI-generated content and want Deepfake Detector monitoring video calls and media
McAfee+ Advanced strikes the best balance of automation, coverage, and price for most users.
McAfee+ Ultimate is designed for users who want the absolute highest level of identity and financial protection available. Choose Ultimate if you:
  • Want up to $2 million in identity theft coverage — double what Advanced provides
  • Want to instantly lock and unlock your credit file to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name
  • Have retirement or investment accounts (401k, brokerage) you want monitored for unauthorized activity
  • Travel frequently or work in a high-risk profession where identity exposure is more likely
If protecting your financial future is a top priority, McAfee+ Ultimate gives you the most comprehensive safety net available.

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Key Features Across All McAfee+ Plans

No matter which McAfee+ tier you choose, you get a core set of powerful protections that go far beyond basic antivirus coverage.
  • McAfee Smart AI™ — 4+ billion threat scans per day for real-time device protection
  • Personal Data Cleanup — removes your information from 30+ data broker and people-search sites
  • Identity Monitoring — continuous dark web monitoring with instant breach notifications
  • Secure VPN — auto-encrypts your connection on any unsecured Wi-Fi network
  • Scam Detector — identifies scams in texts, emails, and videos including AI-generated deepfakes
  • Password Manager — generates, stores, and auto-fills strong credentials across all devices
  • WebAdvisor — real-time browser warnings for phishing sites, malicious downloads, and risky links
All McAfee+ plans are activated at mcafee.com/activate. Enter your 25-digit product key on the activation page, sign in or create your McAfee account, and follow the download instructions to protect all your devices immediately. Every McAfee+ plan includes a 30-day money-back guarantee — try it risk-free.
McAfee+ Advanced is the best value for users who want automated personal data removal plus identity theft coverage. You get $1M in protection, credit monitoring, and Deepfake Detector — all without lifting a finger for ongoing privacy maintenance.

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Family Plans

Need coverage for the whole family? McAfee+ Family plans cover up to 6 members with individual identity monitoring and parental controls.