Verdict:Ī browser for either the most paranoid users or people so embedded in the Avast network that an Avast-only browser makes a lot of sense. Worse, there's no Chrome account management either, so don't expect this Avast browser to synchronise your data. Although Avast Secure Browser is based on Chrome, it doesn't support many of the extensions, so no themes.

Which means you have to rely on a lot of Avast technology to simply browse the internet. The Avast Secure Browser uses Chromium, which is an open source system that is extremely secure. Additionally, it has a built-in ad blocker and protects your cam. That supports Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Ie. You can't use the VPN without SecureVPN for example, nor can you let Avast handle your passwords without Avast Free Antivirus (or better) installed. The Avast Secure Internet browser supports adding bookmarks and settings from all other browsers. Some of these extensions require Avast products to be installed on your computer.

However, you'll notice a load of custom Avast extensions pre-installed, such as anti-fingerprinting, anti-tracking an Adblock, extension guard and much more. When you start Avast Secure Browser it looks like another version of Chrome. Some might argue a little too customised. Worse, install a third-party extension and you have to be 100% sure that it isn't malicious and hope it's not designed to extract your personal data.Īvast Secure Browser is a Chromium-based web browser (much like the forthcoming new Edge from Microsoft) which is a version heavily customised by Avast. Avast is one of the few browsers included here with built-in VPN functionality, but unlike that in Opera, using it will cost you 5.99 per month, with discounts for multi. Chrome, Firefox and other third-party web browsers are popular, but not universally trusted.

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