We have ended support of our Avast Online Security & Privacy browser extension for Mozilla Firefox. If you are running Avast Antivirus, note that Avast Web Shield helps protect your Firefox browser.
Can I continue to use Avast Online Security & Privacy on other supported browsers?
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:
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.
Why is support ending for Mozilla Firefox?
- 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.
What will happen to my Avast Online Security & Privacy extension on Mozilla Firefox?
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:
- Open Firefox and go to
☰
Menu ▸ Add-ons and themes. - Next to Avast Online Security & Privacy, click
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More options (three dots). - Select Remove, then click Remove again to confirm.
Will this affect any other browser extension that Avast supports on Firefox?
No. This change is specific to the Avast Online Security & Privacy extension only.
- Avast Online Security & Privacy 22.x for Windows
- Avast Online Security & Privacy 22.x for Mac
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
- Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
- Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
- Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
- Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
- Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
- Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
Updated on: 23/04/2024