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Avast Secure Browser: a privacy-first Chromium alternative

Avast Secure Browser is a Chromium-based browser from Avast designed to deliver privacy, security, and speed across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It combines built-in anti-tracking, ad blocking, and anti-phishing tools with convenience features like a password manager and video downloader, plus optional integration with Avast’s broader security ecosystem.

Core security and privacy protections

• Anti-tracking & anti-fingerprinting: Stops advertisers and trackers from building profiles and reduces the risk of browser fingerprinting to protect online anonymity.
• Ad blocker & script control: Blocks intrusive ads and unwanted scripts to speed page loads and reduce attack surface.
• Anti-phishing & malware protection: Warns and blocks known malicious websites and downloads using Avast threat intelligence to prevent infections and fraud.
• HTTPS enforcement: Automatically upgrades connections to HTTPS when supported, protecting data in transit.
• Webcam & extension guards: Controls camera access and prevents untrusted extensions from compromising privacy or security.

Features for safer web banking and transactions

Banking Mode isolates online banking and payment pages in a hardened environment to reduce the risk of credential theft, keyloggers and man-in-the-browser attacks. For additional privacy and location masking, Avast offers optional VPN access through Avast SecureLine, which integrates with the browser experience for paid subscribers.

Password management and cross-device sync

• Built-in password manager: Generates, stores and auto-fills complex passwords, reducing reliance on weak or reused credentials.
• Secure sync: Sync bookmarks, passwords and settings across desktop and mobile using an Avast account, with encrypted storage of credentials.

Productivity and performance tools

• Video downloader: Saves media from many sites for offline viewing.
• Battery saver & performance mode: Optimizes resource use on laptops and mobile devices to extend battery life and improve browsing speed.
• Customization & extensions: Supports Chromium extensions and theming for a personalized browsing setup without sacrificing security.

Privacy controls and data management

Granular privacy settings let you manage cookies, site permissions and tracking protection levels. Privacy Cleaner tools help remove browsing traces, while clear settings for cookies and site data make it easy to control what websites can store and access.

Mobile apps and platform integration

Avast Secure Browser is available in app stores for Android and iOS with the same core privacy and ad-blocking features optimized for mobile use. The mobile apps pair with desktop installations through the Avast account, and integrate with Avast’s support resources and update channels to keep security definitions and browser builds current.

Support, updates and ecosystem

Avast provides dedicated support resources, documentation and frequent updates to address vulnerabilities and improve features. The browser works smoothly alongside Avast’s antivirus and other security products, enabling deeper protection for users who run the wider Avast suite.

Who should consider Avast Secure Browser?

1. Privacy-conscious users who want strong anti-tracking and anti-phishing protection without installing multiple extensions.
2. People who need a dedicated secure environment for online banking and sensitive transactions.
3. Users who value built-in conveniences like a password manager, video downloader and cross-device sync inside a Chromium-based browser.