Dear Bitdefender Community Members,
Over the past months, we’ve noticed a growing number of requests and discussions regarding the introduction or return of various Bitdefender products and features. As these topics continue to appear across multiple threads, this post serves as an official reference and consolidated update regarding their current status, based on information provided by Bitdefender Support.
Below you’ll find the details for the most frequently requested products and features:
1. Bitdefender Product for Linux
Product:
- Bitdefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices
Status: End of Life (EOL): Mid-2000s (around 2004–2010)
Details: Bitdefender previously offered a consumer product for Linux and other UNIX-based systems under the name Bitdefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices. The product reached its End of Life (EOL) in the mid-2000s and has not been maintained or distributed since then.
While user interest in a new Linux version is appreciated and feedback continues to be collected, a consumer based Bitdefender product for Linux is currently not on the development roadmap.
2. Android Utilities and Legacy Apps
Products:
- Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper
- Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder
- Bitdefender Power Tune-Up
- Bitdefender Clueful Privacy Advisor
- Bitdefender Smart Battery Saver
Status: End of Life (EOL)
- USSD Wipe Stopper, Carrier IQ Finder: October 31, 2018
- Power Tune-Up, Clueful Privacy Advisor, Smart Battery Saver: June 30, 2017
Details: These Android products and tools are no longer supported or maintained, and they are not planned for reintroduction in future Bitdefender offerings. Some of their core functionalities have been integrated or replaced by improved features in current Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android product.
We sincerely thank all community members for their continued feedback and passion for Bitdefender products. Your suggestions help guide our teams and play an important role in shaping future development. While some requests may not currently align with the official roadmap, rest assured that all feedback is carefully reviewed and considered by the Bitdefender development teams.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.
Flexx
Moderator, Bitdefender Community Forum
