Avast Online Security & Privacy Firefox Discontinuation - FAQs

Yes. Avast Online Security & Privacy will no longer be available for Mozilla Firefox, but you can use its features on other supported browsers.

To install the extension on a supported browser, click the link to go to the Avast Online Security & Privacy page of your preferred browser below:

• Google ▸ chrome web store
• Microsoft ▸ Edge Add-ons
• Opera ▸ addons

Avast Online Security & Privacy premium features (such as Anti-tracking and Cookie Manager) will continue to work on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers if you have an Avast security product installed on the device with a valid subscription.

• Effort optimization: By focusing on other top browsers (Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge), we can reach a broader audience while maintaining efficiency.
• Changing user needs: User preferences and requirements shift over time, and we want to meet those needs efficiently.
• Technological advancements: As technology evolves, we need to adapt and allocate resources effectively.

The Avast Online Security & Privacy extension should have already self-uninstalled itself on your Mozilla Firefox browser.

To manually remove the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension from Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and go to ☰ Menu ▸ Add-ons and themes.
2. Next to Avast Online Security & Privacy, click … More options (three dots).
3. Select Remove, then click Remove again to confirm.

No. This change is specific to the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension only.