brave-browser ☆
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Description:
Web browser focusing on privacy
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.88.138.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @brave  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: browser privacy web security chromium
Install: brew install --cask brave-browser
About:
Brave Browser is a privacy-focused web browser built on Chromium that blocks trackers and ads by default. It offers a faster browsing experience while enhancing user security and privacy. The browser also features a built-in rewards system (BAT) for opting into privacy-respecting ads.
Key Features:
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Faster page load times
  • Built-in privacy-focused search
  • Rewards system for viewing ads (BAT)
  • Built-in Tor for private tabs
Use Cases:
  • Daily web browsing with enhanced privacy
  • Secure and anonymous research via Tor tabs
  • Ad-free video watching on YouTube
  • Cryptocurrency management via built-in wallet
Alternatives:
  • Firefox – Open-source with strong privacy focus and extensive extension library
  • Google Chrome – Market leader with vast ecosystem but heavier tracking and resource usage
  • Safari – Apple ecosystem default with strong privacy features but limited platform availability
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 1, 2026 6:49pm 1.88.138.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a1e76a3
Mar 24, 2026 6:50pm 1.88.136.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ad1b989
Mar 19, 2026 6:48pm 1.88.134.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 64c580c9
Mar 14, 2026 3:44pm 1.88.132.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4552aca6
Mar 13, 2026 6:46pm 1.88.130.0 0 VERSION_BUMP e68d2143
Mar 11, 2026 9:46pm 1.88.127.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f378676a
Mar 4, 2026 6:46pm 1.87.192.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8925177e
Feb 25, 2026 1:01am 1.87.191.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 57f5954b
Feb 19, 2026 7:11pm 1.87.190.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 27d78901
Feb 14, 2026 9:45am 1.87.188.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3a8010b0
Feb 12, 2026 7:17pm 1.87.186.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 26a0c3f2
Feb 4, 2026 6:46pm 1.86.148.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f8cf880e
Jan 28, 2026 6:49pm 1.86.146.0 0 VERSION_BUMP da7d6ed0
Jan 21, 2026 9:52pm 1.86.142.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e781b1e
Jan 15, 2026 7:19pm 1.86.139.0 0 VERSION_BUMP beeea4bd
Jan 7, 2026 6:49pm 1.85.120.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 30b5072b
Dec 19, 2025 6:47pm 1.85.117.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a4ad25c
Dec 17, 2025 9:43pm 1.85.116.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bdd49894
Sep 18, 2025 6:45pm 1.82.170.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 518d19b1
Sep 10, 2025 6:45pm 1.82.166.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 54b438a0
Aug 27, 2025 6:43pm 1.81.137.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a0492fd1
Aug 20, 2025 6:45pm 1.81.136.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 53687033
Aug 13, 2025 7:03pm 1.81.135.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ea718742
Aug 8, 2025 1:40am 1.81.131.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7201d38c
Aug 6, 2025 6:53pm 1.81.131.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f7b2723b
Jul 30, 2025 6:43pm 1.80.125.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ac8b96f
Aug 7, 2024 6:38pm 1.68.137.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d0fb1e2d
Jul 31, 2024 6:33pm 1.68.134.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 98b11b01
Jul 24, 2024 6:38pm 1.68.128.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b3126244
Jun 25, 2024 6:36pm 1.67.123.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3fc5e842
Mar 20, 2024 9:29pm 1.64.109.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0c12c5ed
Feb 14, 2024 9:29pm 1.62.165.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ac81ae0
Jan 17, 2024 12:15pm 1.61.120.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 16c34cc9
Jan 10, 2024 10:06pm 1.61.116.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 48a288d9
Jan 4, 2024 3:22pm 1.61.114.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d306e0f
Nov 29, 2023 12:57pm 1.60.125.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3bdf8281
Nov 15, 2023 6:33pm 1.60.118.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 9b528572
Nov 8, 2023 3:53pm 1.60.114.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 282badd4
Nov 2, 2023 12:25pm 1.60.110.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cde6d371
Oct 25, 2023 3:11pm 1.59.124.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 630c1c11
Oct 18, 2023 3:59pm 1.59.120.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ee4e660b
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