Brave

If Chrome seems too curious to you, and the usual private mode is weak protection, Brave suggests another approach: block everything unnecessary by default without asking permission. More than 100 million users have decided that it sounds reasonable.

The ad blocker and tracker is built right into the engine — not as an extension, but as part of the browser. The pages load faster because the advertising scripts simply don't run. At the same time, banner cookies are automatically cut off, tracking codes are deleted from copied links, and HTTPS is enabled wherever possible. Script blocker and digital fingerprint protection are also out of the box.

The Brave Search engine works independently from Google and Microsoft — without profiling and without transferring data to third parties. For those who want to go beyond the familiar Big Tech ecosystem, this is a working alternative.

One of the latest is the built-in AI assistant Brave Leo, which answers questions, translates texts and helps to sort out the page directly in the browser. Chats are not saved and are not used for training the model. There is also a paid Firewall + VPN, but basic protection works without a subscription.

On the downside, an aggressive blocker sometimes breaks individual sites, and tabs can be overloaded without warning. Little things against the background of the big picture, but it's worth knowing.

The browser is for those who think about privacy not in theory, but in practice.

Features:

• Built-in ad blocker, trackers, and pop-ups.
• Automatic removal of tracking codes from links.
• Blocking cookie banners without unnecessary clicks.
• Brave Search is an independent search engine without profiling.
• Brave Leo's AI assistant is right in the browser — without saving chats.
• HTTPS and script blocking are enabled by default.
• Firewall + VPN is a paid option on top of basic protection.
• Sometimes it breaks websites that are protected from blockers.
• With a large number of tabs, it is possible to reset the tab history.