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Avast Secure Browser

Communication • Avast Software • ⭐ 3.80 • 1,000,000+

Version 8.15.0 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 16 permissions requested View details

This app requests 16 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Record Audio record audio	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Your Audio Settings change your audio settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Reorder Running Apps reorder running apps	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Install Shortcuts install shortcuts	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Avast Secure Browser

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

What Avast Secure Browser Is Used For

Avast Secure Browser is a mobile browser that appears to focus on private web browsing, ad blocking, and connection privacy. Based on the metadata, people would commonly use it to open websites while reducing ads and tracking, and to add extra protections such as built-in VPN features, encryption, and PIN or fingerprint-style access controls. It may be especially relevant for users who want a browser centered on privacy rather than general browsing alone.

On an Android phone, this app may be used for everyday internet tasks like searching the web, reading sites, checking links, and opening online services with fewer interruptions from ads and trackers. The listed permissions suggest it can access network connections, location, storage, camera, microphone, and startup behavior, which fits a browser that may support web pages requesting media, downloads, and connectivity features. Because it is a browser app, it is also likely used for managing bookmarks, saved browsing data, and private browsing sessions.

Common uses

Browse websites with a focus on privacy and tracker blocking
Use built-in ad blocking to reduce page clutter and loading delays
Open public Wi‑Fi more cautiously with VPN-related features
Store and access browsing data with encryption or PIN-style locking
Download or view web files within a browser environment
Use it as a daily phone browser for private searches and web access

Best for:

privacy-focused users everyday phone browsing ad blocking secure browsing mobile web access

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App Details

Package:
com.avast.android.secure.browser

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Avast Software

Version:
8.15.0

Updated:
Aug 18, 2025

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.avast.android.secure.browser
Age rating: Everyone

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