Stay protected against viruses and malware with Avast Free Antivirus software. Avast defends the security and privacy of over 435 million users worldwide.

Easy to install, effortless to use

Avast Free Antivirus scans for security and performance issues and tells you how to fix things instantly. It protects you in real-time by analyzing unknown files before they get to you. So relax: With Avast, you're running the most trusted antivirus out there.

What's inside the latest version?

A beautifully intuitive interface, advanced application protection, a new passive mode for running multiple security products in parallel --- and a little something for you gamers and movie buffs.

Designed for effortless security

Just a click of our fresh, new, easy-to-use interface checks everything from your passwords to your home network security.

Game or movie time. Now uninterrupted

We've renamed Game Mode and taught it some new tricks. Now called Do Not Disturb Mode, it blocks distracting popups whether you're gaming, watching movies, or presenting in fullscreen.

Introducing Behavior Shield

We don't just check your applications for malware. We now keep an eye on their behavior to make sure they don't suddenly go rogue.

This is no run-of-the-mill free antivirus

On top of our latest features, we cover essential intelligent threat-detection and real-time protection with such a light touch on your PC, you never even know it's there.

Intelligent Antivirus

Detect and block viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware and phishing. We use smart analytics to stop threats before they affect you.

CyberCapture

Automatically send suspicious files for analysis in the cloud, and push a cure to all Avast users if it's a threat.

Wi-Fi Inspector

Automatically detect weaknesses in your home Wi-Fi and strangers piggybacking on your network.

Smart Scan

Find all those cracks which allow malware to slip in, from unsafe settings and passwords to suspicious add-ons and out-of-date software.