Web Browsers
HomebrewWhat is Avast Secure Browser?
Web browser focusing on privacy
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask avast-secure-browserHow to Install Avast Secure Browser on Mac
Follow these steps to install Avast Secure Browser using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask avast-secure-browserPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask avast-secure-browser - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm avast-secure-browser is installed, then try `avast-secure-browser --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Avast Secure Browser
Run `avast-secure-browser` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Avast Secure Browser
How do I install Avast Secure Browser on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask avast-secure-browser. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run avast-secure-browser from Terminal.Is Avast Secure Browser free?
Yes, Avast Secure Browser is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Avast Secure Browser?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask avast-secure-browser. Homebrew will remove Avast Secure Browser and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Avast Secure Browser?
There are several web browsers apps available for macOS. Browse the Web Browsers category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Avast Secure Browser to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask avast-secure-browser in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Avast Secure Browser work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Avast Secure Browser can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
