


Unfortunately, Avast Passwords’ browser extension is not too stellar as it only provides five functions: opening the vault, autofilling credentials, prompting users to save new passwords, generating strong passwords, and locking the vault. Additionally, the software also sports a convenient search bar with which looking for the right information is a piece of cake. All entries into the vault, for example, have colorful icons to provide better orientation within the software, which is especially useful when these icons change into the respective company logos of bigger websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, don’t let these limitations deceive you since Avast Passwords perfectly serves its purpose, and includes some pretty interesting features, too. In addition to that, Avast Passwords provides no options to share passwords with third party users and is also incapable of automatically logging you into websites that are stored within the program’s vault. This is best manifested in the fact that the program only handles website logins, credit card data and secure notes, all of which are listed alphabetically. With that out of the way, it’s time to focus on the password manager itself, which is straightforward but quite basic compared to many of its competitors. Although both versions are mostly identical, there are some minor differences: the Mac version has a built-in password generator and can automatically lock itself from use more frequently, while the Windows version is capable of exporting the vault’s content in a format that is compatible with Chrome and Firefox. Featuresīefore jumping into what Avast Passwords is capable of, it’s important to note that this password manager is available in two versions: a standalone program for Mac and a Windows version that only exists as part of a built-in feature for Avast Antivirus.

And as should be expected from an Avast product, Avast Passwords provides outstanding security for both free and paying customers alike thanks to such useful features such as multiple master passwords or extras like the intelligent Password Guard evaluator and the one touch login that turns mobiles into security keys. With Avast Passwords all of your credentials are protected in a safe and straightforward desktop vault, the contents of which can be synced across multiple platforms without any restrictions. But did you know that Avast also has a password manager that is entirely free for everyone? Introducing Avast Passwords, software available either as a standalone program for computers or as an integrated feature of every Avast Antivirus. When you hear the name ‘Avast’, what comes to mind? If the answer is a free antivirus that protects almost half a billion users worldwide then you would, admittedly, be correct.
