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AVG Online Security Firefox Discontinuation - FAQs

We have ended support of our AVG Online Security browser extension for Mozilla Firefox. If you are running AVG Antivirus, note that AVG Web Shield helps protect your Firefox browser.

Can I continue to use AVG Online Security on other supported browsers?

Yes. AVG Online Security will no longer be available for Mozilla Firefox, but you can use its features on other supported browsers.

To install the extension on a supported browser, click the link to go to the AVG Online Security page of your preferred browser below:

Why is support ending for Mozilla Firefox?

  • Effort optimization: By focusing on other top browsers (Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge), we can reach a broader audience while maintaining efficiency.
  • Changing user needs: User preferences and requirements shift over time, and we want to meet those needs efficiently.
  • Technological advancements: As technology evolves, we need to adapt and allocate resources effectively.

What will happen to my AVG Online Security extension on Mozilla Firefox?

The AVG Online Security extension should have already self-uninstalled itself on your Mozilla Firefox browser.

To manually remove the AVG Online Security extension from Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox and go to MenuAdd-ons and themes.
  2. Next to AVG Online Security, click More options (three dots).
  3. Select Remove, then click Remove again to confirm.

Will this affect any other browser extension that AVG supports on Firefox?

No. This change is specific to the AVG Online Security extension only.

  • AVG Online Security 22.x for Windows
  • AVG Online Security 22.x for Mac
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
     
  • Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
  • Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
  • Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
  • Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)

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