How to Cancel Avast (2026 guide)
Cancelling Avast depends on where you purchased your subscription. This guide covers cancellation through the Avast website, app stores, and reseller platforms.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
App Store
Phone
Reseller
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
My Account
Subscriptions section
Avast subscriptions often auto-renew annually, even if you pay monthly. If you purchased through a reseller or app store, you won't see a cancel option in your Avast account. Check your original purchase method first.
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Cancel Avast: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Avast users who are billed directly. Your exact process depends on how you originally purchased your subscription.
Cancel Avast: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Avast users who are billed directly. Your exact process depends on how you originally purchased your subscription.
Cancel Avast: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Avast users who are billed directly. Your exact process depends on how you originally purchased your subscription.
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Sign in to your Avast account
Go to my.avast.com and log in with your email and password. If you've forgotten your login details, use the Forgot Password link.
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Navigate to your account settings
Click on My Account in the top menu, then select Subscriptions from the dropdown menu to view your active plans.
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Find your subscription
Locate the subscription you want to cancel and click Manage Subscription next to it. This will show your billing details and renewal date.
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Cancel your subscription
Click Cancel Subscription or Turn off auto-renewal. You may be asked to complete a brief survey about your cancellation reason.
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Confirm cancellation
Review the confirmation details and click Confirm Cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation email and can continue using Avast until your current billing period ends.
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Avast-specific things to know
Avast subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Avast-specific things to know
Avast subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Avast-specific things to know
Avast subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Annual renewals happen automatically
Most Avast plans auto-renew annually at full price, which is often much higher than your introductory rate. Cancel before renewal to avoid the increase.
Protection continues until period ends
Free version available after cancellation
Annual renewals happen automatically
Most Avast plans auto-renew annually at full price, which is often much higher than your introductory rate. Cancel before renewal to avoid the increase.
Protection continues until period ends
Free version available after cancellation
Annual renewals happen automatically
Most Avast plans auto-renew annually at full price, which is often much higher than your introductory rate. Cancel before renewal to avoid the increase.
Protection continues until period ends
Free version available after cancellation
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement or email receipts. If you see charges from Apple, Google, or a reseller (not Avast directly), you'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. Note your renewal date
3. Uninstalling doesn't cancel billing
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement or email receipts. If you see charges from Apple, Google, or a reseller (not Avast directly), you'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. Note your renewal date
3. Uninstalling doesn't cancel billing
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement or email receipts. If you see charges from Apple, Google, or a reseller (not Avast directly), you'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. Note your renewal date
3. Uninstalling doesn't cancel billing
Alternative ways to cancel Avast
If you can't cancel through your Avast account, you may need to go through app stores or resellers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Avast
If you can't cancel through your Avast account, you may need to go through app stores or resellers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Avast
If you can't cancel through your Avast account, you may need to go through app stores or resellers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Google Play Store on Android, cancel through your Google account instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Google Play Store on Android, cancel through your Google account instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you purchased Avast through a retailer or third-party seller, you'll need to contact them directly to cancel.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy
Amazon
Newegg
Software retailers
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you purchased Avast through a retailer or third-party seller, you'll need to contact them directly to cancel.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy
Amazon
Newegg
Software retailers
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Avast support to request cancellation if you're unable to cancel online.
support@avast.com
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Avast support to request cancellation if you're unable to cancel online.
support@avast.com
Apple App Store
iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the App Store need to cancel through their Apple account settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the App Store need to cancel through their Apple account settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Live Chat Cancel
Avast offers live chat support for cancellation assistance, especially if you're having trouble with the online process.
Go to Avast support website
Click Contact Support
Select Live Chat option
Request cancellation assistance
Live Chat Cancel
Avast offers live chat support for cancellation assistance, especially if you're having trouble with the online process.
Go to Avast support website
Click Contact Support
Select Live Chat option
Request cancellation assistance
Phone Cancel
Avast provides phone support for subscription cancellations during business hours.
1-844-340-0397
Phone Cancel
Avast provides phone support for subscription cancellations during business hours.
1-844-340-0397
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Google Play Store on Android, cancel through your Google account instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
iPhone and iPad users who subscribed through the App Store need to cancel through their Apple account settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If you purchased Avast through a retailer or third-party seller, you'll need to contact them directly to cancel.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Best Buy
Amazon
Newegg
Software retailers
Live Chat Cancel
Avast offers live chat support for cancellation assistance, especially if you're having trouble with the online process.
Go to Avast support website
Click Contact Support
Select Live Chat option
Request cancellation assistance
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Avast support to request cancellation if you're unable to cancel online.
support@avast.com
Phone Cancel
Avast provides phone support for subscription cancellations during business hours.
1-844-340-0397
Other options
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade or find a discount instead of cancelling completely.
Other options
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade or find a discount instead of cancelling completely.
Other options
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade or find a discount instead of cancelling completely.
Downgrade your Avast plan
Avast offers multiple tiers with different features. You might find a cheaper plan that still meets your needs.
Avast Free Antivirus - Basic protection
Avast Premium Security - Mid-tier features
Avast Ultimate - Full suite with VPN
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Avast often offers discounts for longer billing periods. Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing.
Save up to 30% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
Avast Ultimate and Premium plans cover multiple devices. If you're only using one device, you could share with family members to split the cost.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Avast sometimes offers retention discounts when you try to cancel. You may see a special offer during the cancellation process.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade your Avast plan
Avast offers multiple tiers with different features. You might find a cheaper plan that still meets your needs.
Avast Free Antivirus - Basic protection
Avast Premium Security - Mid-tier features
Avast Ultimate - Full suite with VPN
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Avast often offers discounts for longer billing periods. Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing.
Save up to 30% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
Avast Ultimate and Premium plans cover multiple devices. If you're only using one device, you could share with family members to split the cost.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Avast sometimes offers retention discounts when you try to cancel. You may see a special offer during the cancellation process.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade your Avast plan
Avast offers multiple tiers with different features. You might find a cheaper plan that still meets your needs.
Avast Free Antivirus - Basic protection
Avast Premium Security - Mid-tier features
Avast Ultimate - Full suite with VPN
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Avast often offers discounts for longer billing periods. Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing.
Save up to 30% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
Avast Ultimate and Premium plans cover multiple devices. If you're only using one device, you could share with family members to split the cost.
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Avast sometimes offers retention discounts when you try to cancel. You may see a special offer during the cancellation process.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Avast
Common questions about cancelling Avast and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Avast
Common questions about cancelling Avast and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Avast
Common questions about cancelling Avast and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Avast?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Avast?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Avast?
Can I cancel Avast online?
Can I cancel Avast online?
Can I cancel Avast online?
What happens after I cancel Avast?
What happens after I cancel Avast?
What happens after I cancel Avast?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Avast account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Avast account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Avast account?
Does deleting the Avast app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Avast app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Avast app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel Avast from my phone?
Can I cancel Avast from my phone?
Can I cancel Avast from my phone?
How do I check if my Avast subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Avast subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Avast subscription is fully cancelled?
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About Avast
Avast is a cybersecurity software company offering antivirus, VPN, and privacy protection tools for computers and mobile devices. The platform provides real-time threat detection, secure browsing, and identity protection services.
Why people cancel Avast
High renewal prices compared to competitors
Found free alternatives that work well
Too many pop-up notifications and ads
System performance slowdowns
Only needed it for a specific project
Why people cancel Avast
High renewal prices compared to competitors
Found free alternatives that work well
Too many pop-up notifications and ads
System performance slowdowns
Only needed it for a specific project
Why people cancel Avast
High renewal prices compared to competitors
Found free alternatives that work well
Too many pop-up notifications and ads
System performance slowdowns
Only needed it for a specific project
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