Hi,
The VPN “Connected” and “Disconnected” Icon is the same. It does not change when switching from “Disconnect” to “Connect” and vise versa.
It’s a known bug.
Hovering over with the mouse will give you the correct connection status.
I’m using the Stand alone Beta version
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=219647.msg1465004#msg1465004
https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1530793019236-73931.png
https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1530793160228-58982.png
As you can see, there is a difference between the icons
I still think the difference needs to be more dramatic. 