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AVG Secure Browser

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Spec score 9.4 #2 of 154 in Web browsers

What it is

AVG Secure Browser is a Chromium-based browser for Windows, macOS, and Android. It includes ad blocking, anti-tracking, private browsing, and web protection, with cross-device sync and extensions from its own store. Its Free plan costs nothing and lists those four tools. Windows support is specified for Windows 10 and 11. The product listing also includes complete security protection, ransomware protection, driver updates, and restore-point tools. It supports one device; it does not include a password manager, junk cleanup, or startup manager. Paid plans start at 99.99 /yr. AVG was founded in 1991 and lists headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, USA and Prague, Czech Republic.

Spec sheet

What it does
AVG Secure Browser is a privacy-focused browser with built-in security tools for controlling online privacy, identity and personal data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Supported platforms
bothRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Integrations
On Windows, the browser integrates with AVG AntiVirus and AVG Secure VPN.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
License
AVG Secure Browser is distributed as proprietary software; only its Chromium foundation is identified as open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Headquarters
Tempe, Arizona, USA and Prague, Czech RepublicRead 28 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Founded
2022Read 28 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Ad blocking
The browser includes Privacy Guard, which blocks advertisements to improve page loading and browsing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Android requirements
The Android app requires Android 10 or newer and an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Anti-fingerprinting
Anti-Fingerprinting is designed to stop websites identifying and tracking a browser through its digital fingerprint.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Browser data import
Desktop versions can import history, bookmarks, saved passwords and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Brave, Internet Explorer and Safari depending on platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Browser engine
chromiumRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Built-in ad blocking
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Chromium base
AVG Secure Browser is built on the open-source Chromium project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Company ownership
Avast acquired a majority stake in AVG Technologies on September 30, 2016, with the companies operating as one from October 3, 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · newsroom.gendigital.com
Cross-device sync
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Documentation and support
AVG provides FAQs, installation, activation, getting-started, import/export, update troubleshooting, subscription and uninstall documentation plus community support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Extension Guard
Extension Guard restricts third-party browser extensions to those the user trusts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Extension support
own_storeRead 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
Installation limitation
Since March 2026, new installations are no longer supported on Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Limit: bundled installation
TechRadar found AVG Secure Browser automatically selected in AVG Antivirus installation, easy to overlook and liable to become the default browser.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: false positives and price
TechRadar reports some false-positive alerts and considers AVG's paid pricing potentially steep.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: performance and usability
GetApp reviewers report that the browser can feel heavy, clunky or slow and describe it as a Chrome copy with reduced functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: upselling
GetApp and Trustpilot summaries describe distracting or persistent prompts to upgrade or buy additional AVG/Avast products.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Maker dual headquarters
Gen's company fact sheet identifies dual headquarters in Tempe, Arizona and Prague, Czech Republic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gendigital.com
Maker facts
Gen Digital is a public company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with a listed company size of 5,001–10,000 employees on LinkedIn.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Maker workforce
Gen's fact sheet reports 3,400 full-time employees as of May 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gendigital.com
Password manager
The built-in password manager stores, generates and autofills website credentials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Praise: protection and updates
Trustpilot reviewers commonly praise reliable protection, simple navigation, background operation and regular updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: security and ease
GetApp reviewers repeatedly praise threat blocking, suspicious-download warnings, banking protection, ease of setup and feeling safer online.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Privacy Cleaner
Privacy Cleaner removes history, cached images, cookies and other browser data with one action.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Private Mode
Private Mode prevents browsing history, tracking cookies and junk files from being retained during a session.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Public API and SDK
The reviewed official product and support pages provide no public browser API, SDK, self-hosting package or developer documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.7 out of 5 from 630 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on GetApp
4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.2 out of 5 from 17.2K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.5 out of 5 from 48,478 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Release note
AVG announced Secure Browser 140.0 for Windows on October 29, 2025, adding a redesigned Security and Privacy Center and minor fixes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · community.avg.com
Security and Privacy Center
The Security and Privacy Center provides a dashboard for enabling and adjusting browser privacy and security tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Supported desktop systems
Current Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11, while Mac support includes macOS 11 through macOS 27.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Tracker blocking
Privacy Guard blocks tracking cookies used by websites, advertisers and other services to monitor activity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
VPN in PRO
PRO adds an unlimited built-in VPN with more than 30 locations and automatic ad and tracker blocking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com
Web Shield
Web Shield uses AVG's malware knowledge base to block malicious websites and downloads in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
Windows requirements
Windows needs a 1 GHz-class SSE3-capable Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64-or-newer processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB disk space and internet access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.avg.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Ad blocking · Anti-tracking · Private browsing · Web protection Read 21 Sep 2026 · avg.com
AVG Secure Browser Free Free browser with privacy and security features Read 15 Oct 2026 · avg.com
AVG Secure Browser PRO monthly $5.99 a month $5.99/month 5 devices · unlimited VPN · ad and tracker blocking · 30-day trial · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 15 Oct 2026 · samplesubmit.avg.com
AVG Secure Browser PRO yearly $39.99 a year $39.99 billed for the first year 5 devices · unlimited VPN · ad and tracker blocking · 30-day trial · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 15 Oct 2026 · samplesubmit.avg.com
AVG Secure Browser PRO two-year $55.99 a year $55.99 billed for the first 2 years 5 devices · unlimited VPN · ad and tracker blocking · 30-day trial · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 15 Oct 2026 · samplesubmit.avg.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Built-in ad blocking, anti-tracking, and private browsing
  • Web protection and ransomware protection
  • Cross-device sync and own extension store
  • Driver updates and restore-point tools

Limits

  • Limited to 1 device
  • No password manager
  • No junk cleanup or startup manager
  • Paid plans start at 99.99 /yr

Who it suits

It suits people seeking a browser with built-in privacy and web protection tools across Windows, macOS, or Android. The one-device limit and lack of a password manager may matter to some buyers.

Verdict

AVG Secure Browser combines browser features with listed security tools and sync across supported platforms. Check the one-device limit and missing password manager before choosing it.

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