Q: Is it safe to uninstall Avast?

Yes, it’s completely safe to uninstall Avast , but doing so will leave your computer unprotected from potential security threats. I strongly recommend installing another antivirus as soon as you’ve uninstalled Avast. There are many good Avast alternatives , but Norton 360 is my favorite — it’s capable of detecting all forms of malware (both known and new) and comes with a lot of other top-quality features like dark web monitoring, email protection, identity theft protection, parental controls, a VPN, and much more, all designed to keep you completely safe online. It’s also very easy to install and use, and offers multiple affordable plans to suit different kinds of users.

Question 1

Can I cancel Avast and get my money back?

Accepted Answer

Canceling your Avast subscription takes just a few minutes, but you can only get a refund if you purchased Avast within the last 30 days. Check out my step-by-step instructions to cancel Avast on your Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.

You need to keep your devices safe once you remove Avast — our top alternatives to Avast for 2024 is a good place to start looking. I recommend Norton for most users — it provides excellent anti-malware protection, advanced dark web monitoring, intuitive mobile apps, and affordable plans for all users.

Question 2

Can I continue using Avast after canceling subscription renewal?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can access all of your paid features until your subscription period is finished. After that, Avast will revert to its free version, but you should check out this list if you want a secure free antivirus (Avast’s free version isn’t very good).

I’m honestly not a big fan of free antivirus programs, though — I think you’re much better off with a premium competitor like Norton.

Question 3

Is there a better antivirus than Avast?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Avast isn’t even one of our top 10 antivirus programs in 2024. Competitors like Norton and Bitdefender provide similar protections with better malware detection rates and better prices.

You can follow my steps above if you want to remove Avast from your Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.

Question 4

How do I temporarily disable Avast?

Accepted Answer

In Windows, you can temporarily disable all Avast shields by right-clicking on the Avast icon in the taskbar and hovering your cursor over “Avast shield controls”. You can disable all shields for 10 minutes, 1 hour, or until the computer is restarted. See my instructions above for more details.

You can also disable the shields from Avast’s main interface by clicking on “Protection” followed by “Core Shields”. This option allows you to disable each shield individually, and you can also choose to disable them until you want to turn them back on.

Note that in Avast’s Mac app you don’t have the option to disable shields for a defined amount of time — you only have the option to turn the shields off until you manually activate them again. On Macs, disabling the shields can only be done via the main Avast interface.

Question 5

Is Avast malware?

Accepted Answer

No, Avast is not malware. In 2019, Avast’s subsidiary — Jumpshot — was accused of collecting and selling user data, but this has since been shut down. Avast is still good at detecting and removing malware, but there are better antiviruses out there that are more reliable, effective, and trustworthy.

For Windows, Norton 360 is the best choice — it has perfect malware-detection rates, provides an excellent set of extra features, and offers a great overall value. For Mac users, Intego is the best antivirus available on the market, with top malware-detection rates and more features than most other Mac antivirus programs offer.

Question 6

Is it safe to uninstall Avast?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s completely safe to uninstall Avast, but doing so will leave your computer unprotected from potential security threats. I strongly recommend installing another antivirus as soon as you’ve uninstalled Avast.

There are many good Avast alternatives, but Norton 360 is my favorite — it’s capable of detecting all forms of malware (both known and new) and comes with a lot of other top-quality features like dark web monitoring, email protection, identity theft protection, parental controls, a VPN, and much more, all designed to keep you completely safe online. It’s also very easy to install and use, and offers multiple affordable plans to suit different kinds of users.

Katarina Glamoslija

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