Avast SafePrice is a browser extension offered by Avast that highlights price comparisons in search results and online stores while inserting a small Avast toolbar into Firefox. For users who prefer a cleaner browsing experience or who do not want price-tracking and comparison features active in their browser, it is possible to disable Avast SafePrice in Firefox.
This evergreen explainer details exactly where SafePrice appears in Firefox, how to turn off its features, and how to remove or keep the extension. The steps are written for current versions of Firefox on Windows, macOS, and Linux wherever applicable.
What is Avast SafePrice in Firefox
Avast SafePrice is a shopping assistant extension developed by Avast that integrates directly with Firefox. When active, SafePrice overlays a small floating toolbar when you visit product pages on supported retailers. This toolbar offers price history, alternative retailer options, and coupon suggestions. It also replaces the default search provider in Firefox with Avast Secure Search in some configurations. Because SafePrice installs toolbars and changes search behavior, some users disable or remove it to retain their preferred search provider and to reduce additional UI elements on pages.
How to disable Avast SafePrice in Firefox (step-by-step)
You can disable Avast SafePrice in Firefox by disabling or removing the extension and by reverting any search provider changes it made. Below are practical, evergreen steps that work across platforms where Firefox and Avast SafePrice are supported.
Check if SafePrice is installed
Open Firefox and click the Application Menu (three horizontal lines), then choose Add-ons and Themes. In the Extensions panel, look for entries named Avast SafePrice or Avast Online Security. SafePrice commonly appears with an icon representing a shield or tag indicating price comparison features.
Disable the extension temporarily
In the Add-ons page, find Avast SafePrice. Click the toggle to turn it off, or click the three-dot menu next to the extension and choose Disable. This stops SafePrice from running in Firefox while keeping the extension installed, which is useful if you plan to re-enable it later. After disabling, restart Firefox to ensure that toolbars and search-provider changes are fully unloaded.
Remove the extension entirely
If you prefer to uninstall Avast SafePrice rather than disable it, return to the Add-ons page and click Remove next to Avast SafePrice. Confirm the removal. Then check your search settings: in the Address and Search bar section of Firefox Settings, choose your preferred default search engine if SafePrice changed it. Finally, restart Firefox to clear any leftover UI components added by SafePrice.
Revert SafePrice changes to new tab and toolbars
SafePrice may add toolbars or change your new-tab behavior. To remove these, right-click on the Firefox toolbar and uncheck any SafePrice-related items. For more advanced cleanup, click the three-dot menu on the Firefox toolbar and choose Customize to drag away unwanted buttons. If a persistent SafePrice section remains, use Firefox’s search bar settings to reset or remove it.
Why disable Avast SafePrice
Users disable Avast SafePrice for several common reasons. Some prefer not to send browsing behavior to Avast’s analytics for price comparisons. Others want to avoid additional UI elements on product pages, especially on mobile or narrow-viewport devices. Some users simply prefer their own choice of search provider and do not want SafePrice replacing or suggesting Avast Secure Search as their default.
Keep in mind that Avast Online Security and other Avard products may offer their own protections and utilities. Disabling or removing SafePrice does not generally affect broader Avast browser security features, and you can re-enable SafePrice later from the Add-ons page if you decide it suits your workflow.
What SafePrice does and how it affects your browsing
| Feature | What SafePrice does | User impact |
|---|---|---|
| Price comparison toolbar | Injects a small floating toolbar on supported retailer pages showing price history and alternatives. | Adds visual clutter; may change page layout on some sites. |
| Search provider change | May set Avast Secure Search as default or suggest it in the address bar. | Alters default search behavior and may send queries to Avast servers. |
| New-tab and coupon overlays | Displays offers, coupons, or price alerts when opening new tabs or viewing product pages. | Additional popovers or notifications that some users find intrusive. |
| Analytics and data sharing | Sends browsing and interaction data to Avast for price-comparison and analytics. | Potential privacy considerations depending on user comfort with data sharing. |
Alternative approaches if you want more control
If you want to keep shopping assistance but reduce SafePrice intrusiveness, consider these options:
- Use an alternative price comparison extension that you trust and that offers finer UI controls.
- Configure Firefox’s content and tracking protections to limit third-party elements on checkout pages.
- Use container tabs for shopping so that extension behaviors are isolated to those sessions.
- Check Avast’s interface for SafePrice toggles, as some settings for coupons and search suggestions may be managed from the Avast Secure browser dashboard or Avast subscription settings.
Frequently asked questions
Below are concise answers to common questions about disabling Avast SafePrice in Firefox.
- Will disabling SafePrice affect Avast Antivirus or other Avast features? Disabling or removing SafePrice in Firefox does not disable core Avast antivirus or VPN features installed on your device.
- Can I re-enable SafePrice later? Yes, you can re-enable SafePrice from the Firefox Add-ons page by toggling it back on or reinstalling it.
- Does removing SafePrice refund price-comparison savings? No, price savings or coupons are tied to the extension’s agreements and offers at the time you use them; removing the extension does not generate refunds.
- Will removing SafePrice remove the Avast toolbar if installed separately? If a separate Avast toolbar was installed, remove it via Firefox Add-ons or your operating system’s application list to fully clean it up.
Verification and references
The details in this explainer are based on typical extension behavior and UI paths documented in current Firefox and Avast SafePrice versions. While we do not quote Avast directly here, the actions described match standard extension management patterns in Firefox and publicly documented SafePrice behavior as observed in recent stable releases.