Browser that blocks ads and saves data. Includes private search, built-in AI assistant, and VPN for privacy and security. Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Features
Private Search
Offers better search with less spam and no user profiling, enhancing privacy for users.
Built-in AI Assistant
Includes an AI assistant that can search, generate content, and more directly within the browser.
Powerful VPN
Provides a VPN to protect the privacy of users on all their devices.
Brave Shields
Blocks trackers, cross-site cookies, and more to protect user privacy by default across websites.
Advanced Privacy Protections
Includes features like reduced network server calls, protections against fingerprinting, and automatic ad and tracker blocking.
Policies and Practices
Focuses on privacy policy and practice to protect user data from being collected, includes provisions like privacy audits.
Chromium Customizations
Tailors the Chromium engine to enhance privacy and security.
Client-side Encryption for Brave Sync
Encrypts user data on the client side to enhance privacy when synchronizing across devices.
Social Media Blocking
Blocks embedded social media content to prevent tracking through social media platforms.
Private Windows with Tor
Provides enhanced anonymity and privacy by routing traffic through the Tor network.
Shields
Blocks third-party ads, trackers, and cookies to provide a private browsing experience. Enhances speed and security by blocking unwanted content.
Brave Search
Enables private searching without tracking user data. Provides users with unbiased and transparent search results.
Rewards / BAT
Users can earn Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) for viewing privacy-respecting ads. These tokens can be used to support content creators or redeemed for rewards.
Wallet
A built-in cryptocurrency wallet that lets users store, manage, and buy various cryptocurrencies directly from the browser.
Firewall + VPN
Offers protection and privacy by encrypting user's internet connections, masking user IPs, and blocking unwanted data access.
Talk
Allows privacy-focused video calling directly from the browser without tracking, providing a secure way to communicate.
News
Provides a customized news feed that aggregates information without tracking user data, ensuring privacy while browsing.
Playlist
Lets users create and manage playlists of their preferred audio and video content, which can be accessed offline.
Procedural Filtering
Enhances adblocking by adding support for modifying qualities of requests like headers, cookies, and query parameters.
Shred Button on iOS
Allows users to delete session data quickly by using the new shred button in Brave iOS browser.
HTTPS by Default on iOS
Automatically forces HTTPS connections on iOS devices to improve security.
Fingerprinting Protections
Integrates advanced fingerprinting protections to safeguard user privacy.
Localhost Resource Permission
Introduces additional permissions checks for local resources to enhance security.
Out of the Record Requests
Enhances privacy protection by refining the way server requests are made, avoiding unnecessary data sharing.
Star: Privacy-Preserving Data Collection
Introduces a privacy-preserving data collection system to gather anonymous data for analysis without compromising user privacy.
Unlinkable Bouncing
Strips tracking information when navigating between sites to improve user privacy and reduce tracking.
Permission Lifetime Control
Allows users to control the duration of permissions for better privacy management.
Ephemeral Third-Party Storage
Restricts lifetime of third-party storage to reduce tracking and enhance privacy.
Custom Filter List Subscriptions
Allows users to customize blocking by integrating third-party filter list subscriptions.
Fingerprint Randomization
Mitigates fingerprint tracking by periodically randomizing fingerprinting attributes.
Third-Party Cosmetic Filtering
Blocks third-party cosmetic scripts to further minimize tracking risks.
Faster Browsing
Browse up to 3x faster by blocking ads and trackers, leading to a smoother web experience.
Ad and Tracker Blocking
Blocks ads and trackers that follow you around, enhancing privacy and speed.
Quick Import
Import settings, bookmarks, and other data in just 60 seconds to make switching seamless.
Ad Block
Blocks ads and trackers to improve privacy and page load times.
Video Pop-out
Allows you to watch online videos in a pop-out window while browsing other sites.
Built-in AI Assistant
Integrates an AI assistant for additional browsing support and functionality.
Firewall + VPN
Provides integrated VPN services for secure browsing.
Brave Search
Offers a private search engine alternative that focuses on user privacy.
Night Mode
Provides an option to switch to night mode for comfortable viewing in low light situations.
Adblock
Blocks unwanted ads while browsing to ensure a faster and cleaner browsing experience.
VPN
Provides a Virtual Private Network to enhance your privacy and security while browsing.
Brave Search
Integrated search engine that focuses on user privacy and delivering unbiased results.
Blocks ads and trackers
Automatically blocks third-party ads and trackers to speed up page load time and protect privacy.
HTTPS upgrading
Automatically redirects to secure connections, upgrading to HTTPS from HTTP where possible.
Cross-site tracking protection
Prevents cookies from tracking you across multiple sites.
Fingerprinting protection
Mitigates attempts to track you based on device and browser settings.
Phishing protection
Warns and blocks sites known for phishing or malware.
Simple controls
Easily toggle shields on or off per site with user-friendly controls.
Cookie partitioning
Isolates cookies to each site, reducing cross-site tracking.
IP Address Masking
Brave VPN masks your IP address to protect your identity and privacy while browsing the internet.
No-logs Policy
The VPN service ensures that no user activity logs are kept, maintaining user privacy.
Built-in Firewall
Brave VPN includes a built-in firewall for added security against online threats.
Cross-platform Support
The VPN can be used across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows with a single subscription.
Universal Access
Enables users to access favorite content worldwide by masking their location and bypassing geo-restrictions.
One Subscription for All Devices
Protect all devices under one subscription plan.
Interactive page chat
Allows users to chat with Leo about any topic, including summarizing webpages, generating content, translating, and analyzing text directly from the browser.
Privacy and anonymity
Uses Brave-hosted models without retaining or sharing chats for additional model training, ensuring privacy without the need for an account or login.
Document insights
Can analyze PDFs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and more for faster access to information needed from various file types.
Built-in Browser Wallet
Brave Wallet is integrated directly into the Brave browser, allowing users to manage their cryptocurrency without needing additional extensions.
Multi-Chain Support
Supports multiple blockchain networks, enabling users to manage different crypto assets from a single wallet.
Hardware Wallet Compatibility
Compatible with popular hardware wallets for enhanced security, offering users additional options to store their private keys.
Integrated Web3 Access
Facilitates direct access to Web3 decentralized applications (dApps) for enhanced interaction with the decentralized web.
Token Swaps
Provides a feature to swap tokens directly from the wallet, utilizing various decentralized exchanges to find the best rates.
Brave Ads
Ads that you can choose to see while using Brave, allowing you to earn rewards.
BAT Earnings
Earn BAT (Basic Attention Token) for viewing ads, which you can use to support publishers and creators.
Content Contributions
Directly support websites and creators by contributing BAT, either through tips or automatically.
Create Playlists
Allows you to create playlists directly in the browser, organizing your favorite audio and video content.
Add Now, Play Later
Enables you to save content to your playlist for offline access and enjoy it whenever you want.
Any Media, Any Stream
Supports adding content from major streaming services and platforms, allowing for a diverse media playlist.
Personalized News
Allows users to curate their own news experience by following channels, publishers, and adding favorite RSS feeds. Uses on-device personalization to surface stories of interest.
Privacy
Brave News doesn't track what you follow, read, or click. It operates entirely within the browser, ensuring no data is sent to external servers.
In-Browser Experience
Integrated directly into the Brave browser, it provides a seamless experience to browse, scroll, and read news within the application.
Video calls without app
Allows users to make video calls directly through the Brave browser without needing to download an additional application.
Privacy-focused
Emphasizes user privacy by not tracking or monitoring the video calls.
Free unlimited calls
Offers free video call service with no time limits.
Premium features
Premium version allows group calls up to 4 participants, call recording, and hosting tools for larger meetings.
Private, anonymous search
Allows users to search the web without tracking their activity or collecting personal data, ensuring privacy and anonymity.
Ad-free experience
Users can search without the interruption of ads, providing a clean and focused search experience.
Transparency in results ranking
Offers transparency in how search results are ranked, so users understand why they are seeing specific results.
Powered by independent index
Brave Search uses its own independent web index rather than relying on third-party indices, ensuring control over content and results.
Community-driven ranking adjustments
Allows input from users on results ranking, providing a community-driven approach to improving search quality.
Search results within a results page
Displays additional search results within the current results page to help users find information quickly without navigating away.
Web3 Basics
Learn about Web3, a new decentralized approach to the internet using public blockchains. This feature aims to educate users on how this system works and how it changes internet accessibility.
Decentralized Apps
Explore the types of decentralized apps (DApps) being developed on Web3. The feature explains key concepts related to DApps and how they function in a decentralized ecosystem.
Blockchain and Web3 Technology
An introduction to the core technologies like blockchain, nodes, and cryptocurrencies that power Web3. This feature offers a basic understanding of decentralized technologies and their applications.
Privacy and Security
Comparison of privacy and security features across different browsers.
Extensions and Special Features
Evaluation of the availability and functionality of extensions and other unique features.
Performance
Comparison of performance metrics, such as speed and resource usage, between Brave and other browsers.
Independence
Assessment of browser independence, likely in terms of company backing and organizational integrity.