Brave is a free and open-source web browser which was first released in 2016. It is developed by US-based Brave Software, Inc. and based on the Chromium web browser. Brave is marketed as a privacy-focused web browser and includes features such as built-in advertisement blocking, protections against browser fingerprinting and a private browsing mode that integrates the Tor anonymity network. Brave also incorporates its own advertising through a rewards system based on cryptocurrency, which allows users to earn Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) by opting-in to view ads served through its ad network. While Brave has been praised for its privacy protections and features, it has faced criticism over early plans to replace publisher's ads with its own and missteps surrounding its handling of affiliate links and privacy vulnerabilities in its private browsing mode.
Reception of the Brave browser has been mixed. The browser has received coverage for its privacy-focused features, including its built-in ad blocker and protections against tracking techniques such as browser fingerprinting, local port enumeration, cross-site leaks, and bounce tracking. These features are bundled under the Brave Shields system, which comes enabled by default. Brave also includes a Private Window mode that routes browsing activity through the Tor network, that claimed to increase anonymity when accessing websites. Independent tests have generally supported some of Brave's privacy claims. In tests conducted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cover Your Tracks project, Brave was one of the few browsers to receive a "strong protection" rating and was found to include randomized fingerprinting protections. Similarly, Brave scores highly on PrivacyTests.org, an independent comparison site maintained by privacy researcher Arthur Edelstein. While Edelstein is employed by Brave Software, he has stated that the project is maintained independently of his work at the company. A 2021 academic study comparing data collection practices across browsers found that Brave transmitted the least amount of identifying data to its parent company.
Description Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser)
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Linux
macOS 12 and later
Windows 10 and later
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Languages
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160 languages
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License
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MPL 2.0
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Web browser
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Written In
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JavaScript, Swift, C++
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Developer
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Brave Software, Inc.
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Visit Software Website
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