Avant Browser
What Avant Browser is
Avant Browser is a free Windows desktop web browser with a user-friendly interface and built-in tools for browsing, downloads, privacy, and bookmarks. Its split view shows multiple websites at once. Video Sniffer detects videos on a page and offers one-click downloads, while the multi-threaded download manager handles files and download lists. Ad blocking can stop pop-up pages and filter advertising content. Private Mode avoids keeping web data on the computer. Avant Online Bookmarks provides access from different locations, with an encrypted stand-alone bookmark file format. The Ultimate version includes Trident, Gecko, and WebKit rendering engines; Lite uses only the Internet Explorer engine. Cross-device sync is listed. A RoboForm plug-in can store passwords on the computer behind a master password and fill forms. Online Storage encrypts transferred bookmarks, forms, and passwords, although Avant advises against storing sensitive passwords there. The listed stable release is 2020 build 3, dated March 17, 2020.
Who it suits
It suits Windows desktop users who want split browsing, download tools, ad blocking, private browsing, and online bookmarks. Users needing sensitive-password storage should note Avant’s caution about Online Storage.
What it does well
- Free plan with 0.00 USD price
- Split view displays multiple websites
- Video Sniffer enables one-click downloads
- Private Mode avoids retaining web data
- Cross-device sync is listed
What to know first
- Windows desktop platform only
- Stable release listed as 2020 build 3
- Online Storage cautions against sensitive passwords
- No free trial is listed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Browser | Free to use · no hidden cost stated | Free |
As avantbrowser.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Avant Browser combines several browsing, download, bookmark, and privacy tools in a free Windows package. Its older listed stable release and Windows-only availability are important considerations.
Facts from Avant Browser's own pages
- Ad blocking
- The browser can block pop-up pages and filter ad content. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- other · avantbrowser.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yes · avantbrowser.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Download manager
- The built-in downloader uses multiple threads to download files and manage downloads. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · avantbrowser.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- British Virgin Islands · avantbrowser.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Latest listed release
- The download page lists Avant Browser 2020 build 3, dated March 17, 2020, as its stable release. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Online bookmarks
- Avant Online Bookmarks lets users access bookmarks from different locations, and the site says its stand-alone bookmarks file format is encrypted. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Online storage caution
- The privacy policy advises users not to store passwords for sensitive information, such as bank accounts or credit cards, on its server. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Online storage privacy
- The privacy policy says bookmarks, web forms, or passwords sent through Online Storage are encrypted in transit to Avant's servers and that Avant will not decrypt or use that data. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Password and form plugin
- The download page offers a RoboForm plug-in that stores passwords on the computer protected by a master password and fills forms with one click. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- desktop · avantbrowser.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy mode
- In Private Mode, Avant Browser does not keep web data on the computer. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Avant Browser is a web browser with a user-friendly interface. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Rendering engines
- The Ultimate version includes Trident, Gecko, and WebKit rendering engines, while the Lite version includes only the IE rendering engine. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Split view
- Split view lets users view multiple websites at the same time. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page directs users with problems to the Avant Browser forum and also lists a support email address. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platform
- The download page offers Avant Browser for Windows and lists older Windows versions for a separate SetFileTime utility. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Video downloads
- Video Sniffer detects videos on a page and lets users download them with one click. · avantbrowser.com, 12 Oct 2026
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