Built-in Privacy
Brave blocks ads and trackers by default. No configuration needed—privacy protection is enabled from the first launch.
- Blocks ads and trackers automatically
- Fingerprinting protection
- Built-in Tor mode (Private Window with Tor)
- HTTPS upgrades
Considerations
Chromium-basedGoogle's engine, contributes to browser monoculture
BAT/CryptoOptional crypto rewards feature—disable for simplicity
Recommended Settings
- Shields → Aggressive fingerprinting blocking
- Disable Brave Rewards if not using
- Use Brave Search or DuckDuckGo
- Enable "Prevent sites from fingerprinting"