Whether you need individual coverage or a plan for the whole family, McAfee Black Friday sale is usually a good time to subscribe or renew. Here’s a look at what to expect this year, when the sale is likely to go live, how much you can save, and some specific examples of what was offered last year.
Expected Black Friday Sale Dates for 2025
McAfee usually starts its Black Friday sale several days before Thanksgiving. For 2025, the sale is expected to begin on Saturday, November 22, 2025, exclusively at mcafee.com. That’s five days ahead of Thanksgiving.
The sale likely won’t be a one-day deal either. Based on last year’s pattern, the offers are expected to run past Cyber Monday and wrap up on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. That gives you nearly two weeks to shop, compare plans, and decide if you want to switch to or renew with McAfee.
What Kinds of Deals to Expect
Black Friday is when McAfee usually drops its prices the most across the board. In 2024, the company offered up to 79% off on its subscription plans. These weren’t short-term trials or limited-function plans either — the deals applied to full-year coverage packages that included premium features.
You can expect similar pricing in 2025, possibly with minor adjustments depending on the market. McAfee typically focuses on its top-tier subscription plans during Black Friday, including its Essential, Advanced (Individual), and Advanced (Family) options.
If you’re wondering what kind of discounts this could mean in actual dollars, here’s what was offered last year:
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McAfee Essential (1-year)
Regular price: $119.99
Black Friday price: $24.99
Discount: 79% off -
McAfee+ Advanced – Individual (1-year)
Regular price: $199.99
Black Friday price: $59.99
Discount: 70% off -
McAfee+ Advanced – Family (1-year, up to 6 people)
Regular price: $269.99
Black Friday price: $79.99
Discount: 70% off
Deals like these tend to apply only to first-time customers or new subscriptions, not renewals. However, returning users can sometimes get similar deals by using a different email or payment method — though that’s not officially advertised.
Things to Watch Out For
There are a few things worth noting:
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Auto-renewal is on by default. If you don’t want to be charged full price in year two, make sure to turn it off in your account settings after purchase.
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Prices apply to the first term only. Renewal pricing is significantly higher and typically returns to full MSRP.
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Plans are non-refundable after a certain period. McAfee usually gives a 30-day money-back guarantee, but check the fine print when you buy.
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Black Friday Ad History
Are you interested in seeing some of McAfee’s older Black Friday ads? Then you’ve come to the right place! Follow the links below to take a look at the last few years of ad history.
- 2024: Page 1 and 2.
- 2023: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2022: Page 1.
- 2021: Page 1.
- 2020: Page 1.
- 2019: Page 1 and 2.
- 2018: Page 1.
- 2017: Page 1.
- 2016: Page 1.
Questions & Comments
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