Trend Micro Maximum Security review — 2026
★★★☆☆ Overall score: 3/5
Strong web filtering and social media privacy. Japan-based with US ops.
Monthly: $6.67/mo
Annual (first year): $39.95/year
Annual (renewal): $89.95/year
Money-back: 30 days
Annual (first year): $39.95/year
Annual (renewal): $89.95/year
Money-back: 30 days
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Protection
| Malware detection rate | 99.6% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | Medium |
| AV-TEST score | 17/18 |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✓ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✓ (1GB/mo) |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✓ |
| Parental controls | ✓ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✓ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | 5 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
Our review
Trend Micro is strongest in web filtering and family-oriented features. Pay Guard secure-browser-for-banking is a unique feature. Best for families who do a lot of online banking and want strict URL controls.
Pros
- Best web/URL filtering in consumer AV
- Strong social media privacy auditing
- Pay Guard secure browser for banking
- Mute Mode pauses notifications during gaming
- Japanese parent company (TMC, Tokyo Stock Exchange listed)
Cons
- Slightly higher false-positive rate than top 3
- VPN capped at 1GB/month
- Detection rate 0.4% behind Bitdefender
- Renewal pricing steep