A free, fast, and secure web browser focusing on privacy

Brave is a free open-source web browser that focuses on speed and security. It blocks all ads and tracking, consequently speeding up websites. It offers sensible security defaults and optional controls so users can protect their privacy without giving up functionality. Moreover, it is Windows 11 compatible.

Brave uses a special cryptocurrency named BAT, or Basic Attention Token, to compensate content creators and also has a wallet so users can manage their funds. It’s an excellent choice for people who want to take control of their browsing experience versus other browsers like Chrome and Edge, which can track your every move.

A Chromium-based browser

Brave is based on Chromium, the open-source web browser project from which Google Chrome draws its code. This means that it is easy for anyone to view, edit, and contribute to Brave’s source code.

The Brave developer team claims they are committed to updating their browser three times a month to keep up with changes in Chromium/Chrome. The constant updates give users access to the latest security updates as soon as they are available.

Main features

Brave has a range of features and functionalities that can help you stay safe and secure online without having to compromise your privacy and security. The Brave browser (and its accompanying extensions and plugins) is a relatively new entrant in the browser market but has made inroads faster than most thought it would.

This is understandable because many people are tired of the privacy violations that come with mainstream browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The developers of Brave claim to be focused on providing a browser that respects the privacy and security of users and offers more control over their online experience.

The Brave browser has several features that both protect user data and keep them away from trackers and ads trying to access it. By default, the Brave browser blocks ads and trackers, speeding up load times for websites. The company behind Brave claims that this has no impact on the visual quality or site functionality. This feature can be turned off if desired.

Users can choose which specific ads they want to see. This allows them to support sites and content creators they like without exposing themselves to other ads. Furthermore, it eliminates the problem of not knowing what type of data has been collected by specific ads. Users can also replace all ads with a ‘clean’ version that shows text-only advertisements tailored for each site to support content creators without being tracked.

Brave automatically connects to devices via a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection. This prevents ISPs, hackers, and other third parties from intercepting data sent between computer and website servers. In addition, it encrypts all data sent to and from websites, giving users more privacy.

The built-in tracking protection provided by the Brave browser blocks sites that track users across the internet. This prevents data collection by any site visited or feature used, including Facebook “Like” buttons, Google Analytics code, Twitter widgets, etc.

Brave also gives users the option of blocking all trackers that are found on web pages. This includes cookies and other tracking scripts used to record browsing activity. It is worth mentioning that adblockers can’t block these because they are not ads but rather recordings of user activity.

Brave has a blocklist that blocks all known trackers, malware domains, and adware. The Brave team claims they will update to block future trackers and any other kinds of abusive content. Brave also prevents fingerprinting and crypto mining. This makes it harder for attackers to identify and fingerprint users.