The avast Secure Browser is a browser that is privacy-focused and comes with additional security and privacy features. Its built-in anti phishing and anti-tracking features ensure that browsing online is safe. Its Bank Mode also protects your privacy while you conduct online banking or shop. It even blocks your typing to shield your data from keylogging malware and listening in. It is also compatible with Avast Free Antivirus.
When you first launch Avast Secure Browser, you may notice that it looks similar to Chrome. The browser is based on Chromium. The home page features a search bar, and you can add shortcuts for websites to it. The browser also has an adblock feature that uses the uBlock extension to effectively stop unwanted ads from websites. You can select from three different ad blocking settings that are Balanced, Strict and Essential. The Strict setting provides the best protection, but it can sometimes cause sites to not load properly. You can add websites to the exclusions list for those who don’t want see advertisements on the site, or if an adblocker causes rendering problems.
Avast Secure Browser Pro also comes with a selection of additional extensions that you can install. This is a great option to alter the functionality of the browser. Another benefit is that the browser lets you to connect your bookmarks and your history across platforms, including mobile devices.