Brave Private Web Browser, VPN
Brave Software
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About Brave Private Web Browser, VPN
Launching Brave drops you straight into a Chromium 150 environment that actively blocks banner ads, third-party scripts, and cookie consent popups right out of the box. You do not need to install extra extensions or spend twenty minutes adjusting privacy toggles to get a clean page render. Even sharing links feels cleaner, as the app automatically trims embedded tracking codes from URLs when copied to your clipboard.
The software bundles several proprietary services directly into the toolbar. Brave Search acts as an independent search engine focused on preventing user profiling, while the built-in Leo AI assistant answers inquiries and translates web content without storing chat history for model training. Background features like HTTPS Everywhere, night mode, and Global Privacy Control handle everyday security enforcement across standard websites.
That packed feature set means the browser is not for everyone. Users looking for a minimalist web viewer might find the extra menus for opt-in ad rewards and AI tools unnecessary. Furthermore, high-tier features such as the Firewall + VPN system and the Brave Origin build require paid subscriptions, so the absolute highest level of network protection stays locked behind a payment screen.
- Automatic Ad BlockingStops pop-up ads, third-party scripts, and cookie notifications automatically without extra extensions.
- Smart URL CleaningRemoves embedded tracking codes from web addresses whenever you copy a URL to your clipboard.
- Private AI AssistantIntegrates Brave Leo for translations and queries without recording conversations or training models.
- Independent Search EngineIncludes native Brave Search access to prevent profile tracking while searching the web.
Permissions
- Locationapproximate location (network-based)
- Locationprecise location (GPS and network-based)
- Photos/Media/Filesread the contents of your USB storage
- Photos/Media/Filesmodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Storageread the contents of your USB storage
- Storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Cameratake pictures and videos
- Microphonerecord audio
- Wi-Fi connection informationview Wi-Fi connections
- Otherview network connections
- Otherpair with Bluetooth devices
- Otheraccess Bluetooth settings
- Otherfull network access
- Otherchange your audio settings
- Otherrun at startup
- Otherreorder running apps
- Othercontrol vibration
- Otherprevent device from sleeping
- Otherinstall shortcuts
What's new
In this release we:<br>- Improved Brave Origin, a paid version of the browser for users who still want shields + privacy, but don't need the other features that support Brave as a business.<br>- Made several look and feel design improvements.<br>- Made several layout improvements for large screen devices.<br>- Upgraded to Chromium 150.<br>Have questions, comments, or suggestions for future releases? Visit the Brave Community (https://community.brave.com) to let us know.
Common questions
Does Brave Browser cost money to use on Android?
No, the core browser is freeware and includes built-in ad blocking, tracking protection, and the Leo AI assistant. However, specialized tools like the Firewall + VPN and Brave Origin require paid subscriptions.
How does Brave protect user privacy?
It blocks third-party trackers, scripts, and cookie consent popups by default while enforcing HTTPS connections. It also uses an independent search engine that avoids user profiling and strips tracking codes from copied links.
What Android versions are compatible with Brave?
The browser runs on devices operating Android 7.0 or higher.