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Brave

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

Free Open Source
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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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Links to official Brave sites

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Features

Block ads Ad-free BAT Token integration Accept Bitcoin as payment Brave shield Built-in Ad-blocker Built-in Script Blocker Built-in Torrent client Built-in VPN Google Chrome Extensions Web Browsers Based on Chromium Cloud sync Cryptocurrency support Customizable Digital currency Fingerprinting protection HTTPS Support Micropayments System Support for Multiple Users Night mode/Dark Theme No Tracking Privacy focused Privacy-friendly Privacy Protected Security & Privacy Security focused Support for TOR Add a feature

Categories

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Security & Privacy Web Browsers

Tags

acceptable-ads privacy-protection web-browser

Brave was added by TechMike25 in Feb 2016 and the latest update was made in Sep 2019. The list of alternatives was updated Sep 2019. It's possible to update the information on Brave or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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- Brave may block third-party trackers, but it collects data on you and will gladly share your information with third-parties, as shown by Switched to Linux. Mozilla, on the other hand, doesn't collect data on you unless you allow them, and you can download extensions that block third-party trackers. RemovedUser • Jul 2019 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- only left contender to chromium-browsers and still pushing good features regularly c23 • Jul 2019 • 0 agrees and 1 disagrees
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- Chrome is not privacy-focused and doesn't include built-in ad and tracker blocking which are distinctive features for Brave. Ugotsta • May 2019 • 6 agrees and 1 disagrees
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Brave Comments

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Comment by lunolas

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

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

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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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