Online Security & Privacy
Stay more private online. Get more control over who sees your online activity info. Boost your online security against harmful websites and phishing scams.
26,260 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Firefox, Edge, Avast Secure Browser, or Opera
1,181 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Chrome, Edge, Avast Secure Browser, or Opera
983 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Chrome, Firefox, Avast Secure Browser, or Opera
983 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Chrome, Firefox, Avast Secure Browser, or Opera
849 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Chrome, Firefox, Avast Secure Browser, or Edge
26,260 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
26,260 people scored us 4.4 / 5
4.5
Also works with Firefox, Edge, Avast Secure Browser, or Opera
Avast Online Security & Privacy
Get our browser extension — surf with added confidence
Block online trackers and browse anonymously
Take the hassle out of website cookie permissions
Easily avoid malicious websites and phishing scams
Optimize your privacy settings on your favorite platforms
New feature
Cookie Manager
Reduce annoying cookie pop-ups when you visit websites
Take all the hassle out of dealing with cookie permissions every time you visit websites. Let Avast’s Cookie Manager do it for you.
Avoid seeing and dealing with annoying cookie pop-ups.
Auto accept or decline cookies — set it and forget it.
Save time and avoid thousands of unnecessary clicks while you browse.
Privacy features
Keep your online activities private and anonymous
Keep your online activity hidden, block online snoops, and get step-by-step privacy advice.
Anti-tracking – prevent tracking on every website you visit.
Ads opt-out – send requests to specific advertisers to stop using your data.
Global Privacy Control – stop web companies from collecting and selling your personal data. Learn more.
Privacy Advisor – optimize your privacy settings in seconds, across your favorite platforms, guided by our Privacy Advisor.
Security features
Secure your browser against online threats and phishing scams
Enjoy an extra level of real-time threat protection, every time you browse.
Phishing protection – identify and block phishing scams in seconds.
Safe searches – get safer search engine results that show which sites are safe and which aren’t, before you visit them.
Secure browsing – get real-time threat alerts when you come into contact with a suspicious web page.
Privacy advisor
Get your social media privacy settings working harder
Reduce the amount of personal info your share online. Access step-by-step advice about the privacy settings on your favorite online services, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and more.
Online Security & Privacy
Get our online security and privacy extension – enjoy greater browsing confidence
Enhance your online privacy by blocking online trackers and managing who can monitor your online habits. Strengthen your online security against malicious websites and phishing.
FAQs
Users don't need to stop using their favorite browsers — they can simply add some smart enhancements or services that improve their basic browser's functionality. Usually, these extensions are for desktop browsers only.
Browser extensions are safe but it’s important to install the extension from a reputable source with a high trust rating among users. It’s best to remove questionable browser extensions that you suspect might be negatively impacting your privacy and security. If in doubt, read the company’s privacy policy and check online user ratings.
A security and privacy browser extension is a great way to add more layers of security and privacy to your current browser. Avast Online Security & Privacy is safe to use and, when used together with our other privacy and security products, helps to provide 360-degree protection.
Yes, it’s free. At Avast we believe that everyone deserves free access to essential online security and privacy protection. Download SecureLine VPN, AntiTrack, or BreachGuard if you want more comprehensive online privacy and identity theft support alongside our browser extension. Keep in mind, you can always look out for discounts on Avast products anytime throughout the year. Your privacy is vital to us. For this reason, we don’t ever sell your data. Check our privacy policy.
Yes, it can — it adds an extra layer of security and privacy to Google Chrome so users can browse with added security and privacy. In fact, Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension can be used with the following browsers: Mozilla, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Avast Secure Browser.
Not yet. That said, if you’d like this, why not download Avast Secure Browser from our dedicated page? Our standard version of this browser is 100% free and blocks online ads, which can help speed up your browsing experience. And that’s not all. You can also use it alongside our Avast Online Security & Privacy extension, enjoying the online security and privacy perks of both apps.
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