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Brave

Fast and secure, ad and tracker blocking browser. Created by Brave Software Inc

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Brave Web Browser is a fast, free, secure web browser with a built-in ad blocker*, tracking and security protection, and optimized data and battery experience.

*What is Brave Ad Replacement?

Brave’s goal is to speed up the web, stop bad ads and pay publishers. One of the ways we plan to accomplish this is with ad replacements. We will also invite users to fund their wallets and to use those funds to pay the publishers of their favorite websites. More Info »

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Linux Essentials, Interesting and open-source Android apps, Free lightweight web browsers that may speed up your web navigation, Apps to keep your data private, and Usefull Android/Windows apps you might like :)

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Features

Accept Bitcoin as payment Built-in Ad-blocker Built-in Script Blocker Built-in VPN Based on Chromium Cryptocurrency support Electron based Fingerprinting protection HTTPS Support Micropayments System No Tracking Privacy focused Security focused Support for TOR Travel guide Add a feature

Categories

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Security & Privacy Travel & Location Web Browsers

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Brave was added by TechMike25 in Feb 2016 and the latest update was made in Aug 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Nov 2018 There is a history of all activites on Brave in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Brave or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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- Brave is very fast and good, but Firefox has a large number of add-ons such as video downloaders, ads blockers, persona, etc. mflaterza • May 2018 • 10 agrees and 1 disagrees
- Less focus on privacy and anonymity, which is the main focus of Brave browser. Guest • Aug 2017 • 11 agrees and 14 disagrees
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Brave Comments

Comment by tastysushixd

about Brave · Jun 2017 · Helpful Not helpful 3 Helpful Report as spam

It has a simple UI with easy and innovative settings, like Brave, payments.

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Comment by lunolas

about Brave · Jul 2017 · Helpful Not helpful 2 Helpful Report as spam

Best browser on mobile, fast and efficient, but it sometimes crashes.

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