About
Brave is a fast, private web browser with built-in ad blocking, VPN, and firewall protection. It includes Brave Leo, a free AI assistant that doesn't record or share your chats; Brave Wallet for buying, storing, and swapping crypto across Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and more; Brave Search, a privacy-focused search engine; and Brave Playlist for offline media playback. The browser blocks tracking, enables HTTPS everywhere, blocks scripts and cookies by default, and achieves 2x to 4x faster speeds on iOS while reducing battery and data consumption. Used by over 100 million people, Brave offers password autofill, voice search, night mode, and a news widget.
Highlights
- Brave Leo AI assistant built into browser, doesn't record or share chats
- Integrated VPN and firewall with subscription options
- Brave Wallet supports Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain for crypto transactions
- 2x to 4x faster speeds on iOS with reduced battery and data use
- Built-in ad blocker, tracking protection, HTTPS everywhere, script and cookie blocking
- Brave Playlist for adding and playing media offline
Best for
Privacy-conscious users seeking faster browsing with built-in ad blocking and tracking protection, crypto users wanting an integrated Web3 wallet, and people interested in using an AI assistant without their conversations being recorded or used for model training.
At a glance
Brave Private Web Browser, VPN is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 265,522 ratings and is available on iOS, Android, and macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Opera.
