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Overview

What it is

The Brave Privacy Browser is your fast, free, and safe private web browser with ad blocker and pop-up blocker. Privately browse and search the internet without being tracked by advertisers, malware and pop-ups.

Intent

I need it when

Get AI-powered answers and content generation directly within the browser

Brave Leo is a built-in AI assistant that answers questions, generates content, and translates languages without recording chats or using them for model training. Available in desktop and mobile versions.

Protect personal privacy and prevent websites from selling or sharing browsing data

Brave includes Global Privacy Control (GPC) enabled by default, client-side encrypted sync, bounce tracking protection, query parameter filtering, and partitioned storage. Built-in VPN option (Firewall + VPN) encrypts all device connections. Brave does not collect identifiable user data.

Browse the web without ads, trackers, and data collection while maintaining fast page load speeds

Brave blocks third-party ads, trackers, fingerprinting, and cookies by default through Shields feature. Pages load 3x-6x faster than competitors by eliminating unwanted content. No user profiling occurs, and data is not collected or sold.

Earn rewards for viewing privacy-preserving ads while supporting content creators

Brave Rewards program allows users to opt-in to first-party privacy-preserving ads and earn Basic Attention Token (BAT). Users can donate BAT to creators, redeem for gift cards or crypto, or consolidate earnings across devices via custodial partners (Uphold, Gemini, BitFlyer, ZebPay).

Switch from another browser without losing bookmarks, passwords, and browsing data

Brave provides one-click import of favorites and settings from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other browsers. Sync feature encrypts and syncs bookmarks, passwords, tabs, and browsing history across desktop and mobile devices with client-side encryption.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires a browser with default first-party ad blocking on search results pages (Brave blocks only third-party ads by default)
  • User needs guaranteed fast browsing on very slow connections (Private Windows with Tor can cause significant slowdowns)
  • User requires iOS app with full Brave Rewards functionality including BAT earning and payout account connection (iOS restrictions prevent BAT earning)
  • User wants a browser with minimal privacy-focused features and prefers maximum website compatibility (Aggressive Shield mode may break some website functionality)
  • User relies on Chrome extensions with Manifest Version 2 that are no longer supported (Brave maintains MV2 support but future compatibility uncertain)
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Pricing

Free core browser with optional paid premium features (Brave Firewall + VPN, Brave Search Premium, Brave Talk Premium)