Avast Secure Browser

Private browser with built-in VPN and AdBlock for faster secure browsing.

Avast Software · com.avast.android.secure.browser

5.0 out of 5 (8 ratings) 1M+ downloads v8.0.0 217.5 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.0.0 (5170)
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 217.5 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 25 (6 sensitive)
Website: avast.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Avast Secure Browser is an app by Avast Software in the Communication category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including camera, access all files and read media images. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

5.0out of 58 ratings

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What's new in v8.0.0

Exciting news! Bing is now the default search engine in the app, offering improved results and functionality for your searches.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Avast Secure Browser is a free feature-packed private browser with AdBlock and VPN designed to make secure browsing fast and easy to use. Developed by the cybersecurity experts at Avast, Avast’s private browser automatically blocks ads and trackers that slow you down and includes advanced security and privacy features such as free VPN, anti-tracking, full data encryption, PIN lock, and more for the best private browser experience on Android devices. Over 400 million users trust Avast for anonymous security and privacy. Download the best AdBlock private browser today and securely browse the web safely! ⚡ Fast and Secure Private Browsing Avast’s privacy browser keeps you hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, trackers, and ISPs. Browse securely with powerful private browser tools such as built-in VPN, Ad Blocker, full data encryption, private search engines, and PIN lock. 🚀 Browse Faster With AdBlock Avast Secure Browser’s free built-in AdBlocker automatically blocks those annoying ads and trackers that slow you down, dramatically improving web browsing performance and speed while protecting you from trackers as you browse the internet. 🛡️ Stay Secure with Free Built-In VPN Protect your device and online data with best in class VPN protection. Secure your connection on public Wi-Fi hotspots. 🌎 Unblock the Internet Connect to a secure VPN server and safely access unrestricted sites, apps, and content with powerful speed and unlimited bandwidth. 🔒 Guard Your Sensitive Data This is incognito mode on steroids! Avast Secure Browser encrypts all your online data, such as your IP address, browsing history, bookmarks, DNS queries, and more. Downloaded files are automatically encrypted on your device and accessible through the private Media Vault. 🔑 PIN Lock and Fingerprint Unlock Feel comfortable sharing your mobile device with friends or family knowing your private browsing data is encrypted and locked with your PIN code or fingerprint. 🔃 Secure Syncing Across All Your Devices Sync your encrypted bookmarks and browser history with Avast Secure Browser on iOS, Mac, Android and Windows devices. APP FEATURES * Free private browser * Built-in AdBlocker * Ultra-fast VPN * Safe private browsing * Stay secure online * Ad Blocker to block invasive ads and trackers * Sync bookmarks and history securely across all your devices * QR scanner * Sleek interface * PIN lock and fingerprint unlock * Anti-tracking protection * Customizable browsing modes * Encrypted file downloads and manager * Private media players * Video downloader * Group tabs for better organization * Popular dark mode * Private search engine options

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 30, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Avast” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 30, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jul 30, 2025
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Secure Browser, O=Avast, L=Redwood City, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)95:35:96:F9:BF:73:57:F5:45:33:DA:A0:45:DF:19:E2:00:3D:AC:22
File MD5fb0b8a202e4134e2c073f166f2fcc39d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

Avast Secure Browser requests 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Foreground service system exempted android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.avast.android.secure.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi