AVG LinkScanner was originally developed to help Windows users avoid malicious websites while browsing the web. Today, it is no longer available as a standalone application, as its web protection technologies have been integrated into AVG AntiVirus Free. The software combines safer browsing with real-time antivirus protection against a wide range of online threats.

Web protection backed by broader PC security

AVG AntiVirus Free builds on LinkScanner's original purpose by helping detect suspicious websites, unsafe downloads, phishing attempts, and infected email attachments before they can cause harm. The software also uses AI-assisted detection to identify well-disguised links and emerging threats, giving users an additional layer of protection during everyday browsing.

Beyond web safety, the antivirus helps secure home Wi-Fi networks, monitor for ransomware, and alert users if passwords linked to their email accounts appear in known data breaches. Some advanced security features, however, are reserved for AVG's paid plans, limiting what free users can access.

A practical replacement for the original LinkScanner

Although AVG LinkScanner has been retired as a separate download, its core browsing protection remains available through AVG AntiVirus Free. For anyone looking for the original LinkScanner experience, the antivirus offers the same web safety features while expanding them with malware protection and additional security tools for modern Windows PCs.