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Rating Distribution

Stopzilla has a 4.1 star rating based on 18 customer reviews and consumers are mostly satisfied.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Check Stopzilla reviews for mixed reports of reliable malware removal alongside many billing and subscription issues.
  • Expect medium price level; confirm membership, auto renew and refund terms before purchase.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent Stopzilla customer complaints about unauthorized charges, billing errors and difficulty obtaining refunds.
  • Recurring reports of poor customer service, long waits, rude reps and unreliable tech support for updates.
  • Problems with updates, expired notices, cancelled lifetime subscriptions and aggressive upselling tactics.

Positive Feedback

Many users praise malware removal, real-time protection and system cleanup; long-term users report effective detection and improved PC performance.

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Anonymous
map-marker Melbourne, Victoria

Refund

charged for no service i have sent email and got 961600 in reply and used stopzilla before cant do more

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Velton M

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Great anti-virus software

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AI Highlights
  • - The Stopzilla license has been active since 2005 and remains on this laptop.
  • - It has cleaned 65 infections in 2020 and 69 recently.

I bought my lifelong Stopzilla anti-virus software license back in May of 2005, and it is still active on this laptop. I bought a new Dell about three years ago, and I wish SZ was still around.

I have many stories of SZ cleaning up my computer, and one was back in 2020 when an online forum room used for work infected my laptop with 65 infections. Good ole' SZ cleaned it up. This laptop just got cleaned up from 69 infections from a trojan that SZ found.

Not sure how, but SZ also shows that it had 'updated 10 minutes ago.' Does it really update? Not sure, and it doesn't matter, but I like to see that cute blonde gal smiling as a customer service rep on the software's front page.

Pros:
  • Very efficient and effective software

Preferred solution: I would like to receive nothing, I am very happy with SZ software.

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Jack N Psm

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Very bad experience with this...

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AI Highlights
  • - I had an issue and contacted support.
  • - They kept me waiting long.
  • - The agent was rude and unhelpful.
  • - I am disappointed after paying so much.

I had an issue with my system and reached out to their customer services. They kept me waiting for a long time.

After several tries I finally spoke to someone and he was rude and unhelpful. It is so disappointing to receive such a customer service after paying them so much.

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Farad L

Very bad experience

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AI Highlights
  • - Do not use or recommend this product.
  • - Money was taken from my account without my knowledge.
  • - Do not trust their services.

I will never use or recommend this product to anyone out there. I thought it was a reliable and trustworthy option but they were taking money from my account without my knowledge.

I would advice not to trust their services

Preferred solution: No

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Michael R Mdh

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Verified Reviewer

A Great Antivirus!

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AI Highlights
  • - It detects viruses before they enter my computer, keeping data safe.
  • - Stopzilla scans any new gadget connected to my computer to prevent viruses.

it detects any harmful virus before it gets into my computer keeping my data safe from any damage. Stopzilla is a reliable antivirus that protects my computer from viruses, trojans and other threats.

i use the antivirus in different gadget like tablets, smartphones and tablest. it scans any new gadget connected to my computer to prevent any virus getting into the computer.

Pros:
  • Favorite product is stopzilla
  • Nice work

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: best software to use.

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Steve R Yzt

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Excellent..

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it proficiently fixes and clean up the computer by removing the redundant data and keeping the viruses away from the computer.

Pros:
  • Great software

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: just purchase it

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Anonymous
map-marker Singapore, Singapore

Fair price, good reliable protection.

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Fair price, good reliable protection. I have been using this one for years now instead with no issues.

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Mandy R Dqi

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Excellent!!

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AI Highlights
  • - Excellent, dependable software used on multiple PCs.
  • - The tune-up speeds the computer without interfering with other processes and it's virus-free.

Excellent and most dependable programming out there. I have utilized this product for quite a long time on different PCs it works, have been virus free. The tune up part of the package does make the computer run faster and doesn't interfere with other computer processes.

User's recommendation: Definetly

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Nat S Tmd

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Cool Program!

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AI Highlights
  • - Easy to install.
  • - System stays responsive while background tasks run.
  • - Fully functional, runs well, and seems to protect.

Cool program. It is easy to install the download, even when it is doing a task in the background the system still functions like nothing is even going on. It is a fully functional, running well and seems to be protecting as well.

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Danni W Ime

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Impressive

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AI Highlights
  • - Had two older computers to recycle but couldn't reset them.
  • - After trying online methods to delete data, it finally safely wiped the hard drives.

Did what I needed. I had two older computers that I want to recycle but couldnt reset.

I tried everything I possibly found online to delete them but nothing worked. This finally safely wiped the hard drives.

User's recommendation: Highly

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Mariah A Ozl

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Works great for me

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AI Highlights
  • - I started using Stopzilla and am hooked.
  • - It cleans junk and speeds my PC.
  • - As a developer at a multinational company, my work relies on computers.

I started using stopzilla a while ago. Ever since Im hooked to it.

The software not only cleans the junk but also speeds up my Pc. I work as a developer in a multinational company and my life depends on computers.

Stopzilla has made it easier for me to function and do my routine work. I would definitely recommend it to others.

User's recommendation: A great product to have on your computer

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Dorothy S Kvo

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Resolved: Over charged

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AI Highlights
  • - Unauthorized Stopzilla charges total 79.91; note 6/16/21 antivirus 39.95; refund 79.91 and stop 9.99 charges.
Updated by user Aug 10, 2021

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with partial refund. After Pissed Consumer contacted Stopzilla most of it was refunded.

I noticed after reviewing my bank statement that they again charged me $9.99, on 7/31/21. I sent them a message but no reply.

I am going to contact MC. This has got to stop..

Original review Jul 04, 2021
After checking my bank account today I noticed that I was charged by Stopzilla 39.95 on 2/15/21 for anti virus which I did not purchase, then on 5/31/21 I was charged 9.99 twice, then again on 7/1/21 I was charged 9.99 twice again. For a total of 79.91. I did make a purchase for 39.95 on 6/16/21 for a one year anti virus.
Please check your records and return my 79.91 and stop taking the 9.99 each month.
Loss:
$80
Pros:
  • Excellent virus protection

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Even though Pissed Consumer contacted Stopzilla about my complaint on 6/4/2021,They did refund some of my money, but they charged me $9.99 again on 7/31/2021. I've contacted them on their site but I don't really expect a reply..

I'm thinking I have no other but to contact MC and make a complaint. I cannot recommend Stopzilla to anyone.

Alexa R Qvn

Best!!

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AI Highlights
  • - Real-time protection is lightweight.
  • - STOPzilla is at the forefront for unknown networks.
  • - It has no false positives and is effective.

I love the real-time protection system, it's light and it works in the background and you do not realize it's working. Now I do not worry about entering unknown networks because I know that STOPzilla is at the forefront.

Also, he has never given me false positives and works effectively. STOPzilla has become my favorite antivirus.

Pros:
  • Excellent virus protection
  • I have had excellent customer service and product reliablility
  • User friendly and effective
Cons:
  • No new updates can be installed as of the end of april
  • Its a scam
  • Lack of tech support

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Afaq A Pvk

Amazing!!

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AI Highlights
  • - Real-time protection is light and runs in background.
  • - No false positives; STOPzilla protects unknown networks.
  • - STOPzilla is my favorite antivirus.

I love the real-time protection system, it's light and it works in the background and you do not realize it's working. Now I do not worry about entering unknown networks because I know that STOPzilla is at the forefront.

Also, he has never given me false positives and works effectively. STOPzilla has become my favorite antivirus.

Pros:
  • Software
  • User friendly and effective
  • Earlier version
Cons:
  • Lack of tech support
  • Its a scam
  • No new updates can be installed as of the end of april

Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Afaq K Imn

Best!!

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AI Highlights
  • - Real-time protection is light and runs quietly.
  • - No worries about unknown networks with STOPzilla.
  • - It has no false positives and works effectively.

I love the real-time protection system, it's light and it works in the background and you do not realize it's working. Now I do not worry about entering unknown networks because I know that STOPzilla is at the forefront.

Also, he has never given me false positives and works effectively. STOPzilla has become my favorite antivirus.

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

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Anonymous
map-marker Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Because

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Summary

Stopzilla is a computer security technology that was created by iS3 company. The company was started as International Software Systems Solutions, Inc. in Florida in 1991. Being a consulting firm for 10 years, iS3 provided numerous enterprise solutions for such powerful and well-known clients as IBM, Federal Department Stores, and Kmart. In 2001 the company founders decided to develop a series of products that would enable users to safely surf the Web for various needs. The years of business software developments and computer security expertise allowed to create Stopzilla software that already has protected over 15 million users worldwide.

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