Brave

2016 – present Active

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Privacy-focused browser with a built-in ad blocker and a crypto rewards system (BAT). Founded by Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript.

Facts

Developer

Brave Software

Website

brave.com

Engines

BlinkWebKit (iOS)

Derived from

Chromium

Platforms

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

Details

iOS version based on WebKit (Apple rule 2.5.6)

Popularity

82/100

Lineage

Predecessor

Link Bubble

Derived browsers (2)

Brave Origin, Defiant Browser

Key versions

1. Jan. 20, 2016
   0.7First public (developer) release, UI built on Electron/Muon.[1]
2. Feb. 19, 2016
   iOSWebKitBrave for iPhone and iPad is published on the App Store.[2]
3. Feb. 23, 2016
   AndroidBlink (WebView)Brave for Android (formerly Link Bubble) is published on Google Play after two rejections.[2]
4. Dec. 2018
   0.57BlinkFull switch to the Chromium codebase, with Chrome extension support.[3]
5. Nov. 13, 2019
   1.0Out of beta on all platforms, with Brave Rewards.[1]
6. Oct. 2021
   Brave SearchBrave Search becomes the default engine for new installs.[1]
7. 2023
   LeoLeo AI assistant launched on desktop, extended to mobile in 2024.[1]
8. Oct. 30, 2026
   1.98.63Latest stable release.[1]

Version sources: [1] Brave (web browser) (Wikipedia en), [2] aphnetworks.com, [3] thenextweb.com

Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser)
2. https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/