Avast Ultimate 2026 - 12 months / 1 device

Avast Ultimate: security, VPN, system maintenance and tracking protection

Avast Ultimate combines four Avast applications in one subscription: the Premium Security suite, the Avast Premium VPN, which Avast previously called SecureLine VPN, the Cleanup Premium maintenance program and AntiTrack against tracking in the browser. According to Avast, the version for 1 device with a term of 12 months applies to one Windows PC or one Mac. All four applications are available on this device.

Premium Security

Real-time protection continuously checks files and programs for viruses, spyware and ransomware, Behavior Shield reports applications acting suspiciously, and on Windows suspicious files can be opened in a Sandbox separate from the system. The Firewall blocks unauthorised access, while Webcam Shield and Remote Access Shield are aimed at unwanted access to the camera and computer. Email protection, the detection of fake websites and an AI-powered assistant for assessing scams help against fraud attempts.

VPN, system maintenance and tracking protection

The VPN encrypts the internet connection with 256-bit AES and routes it through one of more than 100 server locations. This is useful on public Wi-Fi networks, for example in a café or at a railway station, and for online banking on the go. The Kill Switch interrupts internet access if the VPN connection drops, and with Split Tunneling individual apps can be excluded from the VPN. According to Avast, the use of VPN services is restricted in some countries.

Cleanup Premium removes installation leftovers, caches and temporary files, puts programs running in the background to rest with Sleep Mode and helps remove preinstalled software that is not needed. Software Updater searches for updates for common programs, and Automatic Maintenance carries out the cleaning regularly. AntiTrack blocks tracking attempts, disguises the browser's digital fingerprint and shows which trackers were active.

Buy Avast Ultimate 2026: licence and scope of delivery

You receive the activation information for Avast Ultimate 2026 with a term of 12 months for 1 device. The scope of delivery includes:

• the activation information for Avast Ultimate 2026 (12 months, 1 device)
• the download information (all downloads are also available under Software Download)

Once your payment has been received, your activation information is displayed directly on the order confirmation page and also sent to you by email. After that, you can retrieve it again at any time: with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal.

If you have any questions about installation or activation, our Support team is available around the clock by email, and you will also find information under Guides and FAQ. You will find further terms and versions in the category AntiVirus & Firewall and under PC Software.

System requirements

Minimum requirements according to Avast for the individual applications in the package. According to an Avast support article, the VPN does not support ARM processors on Windows.