Brave Browser Features | Brave
A new way to browse.
With features that protect and innovate
Shields
Shields are the core feature that sets Brave apart from other browsers. Shields offer default, built-in protection, blocking ads, trackers, fingerprinting, cookies, and more. You can easily customize your Shields settings, or enjoy out-of-the-box protection.
Adjust Shields settings at brave://settings/shields
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Brave Search
The fastest growing search engine since Bing, built on a fully independent index of the Web. Private and user-first, Brave Search doesn’t profile you.
Rewards / BAT
Opt in to earn BAT rewards for viewing privacy-preserving ads in Brave. Use BAT to support creators, or redeem for gift cards, crypto, and more.
Learn more about Brave Rewards
Start earning now at brave://rewards/
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Wallet
A self-custody crypto wallet—and passport to Web3—built with the security of Brave. Browser-native, no extensions required.
Create your wallet account at brave://wallet/
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Firewall + VPN
Protect every app, on every device, even outside the Brave browser. Available across desktop, Android, and iOS.
Learn more about Brave Firewall + VPN
To get started, click “VPN” in the address bar (desktop) or tap Settings > VPN (mobile)
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Talk
Unlimited, private video calls built right into your browser—no extra downloads, no tracking.
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News
A home page news feed that’s customizable, private, and free from tracking.
To get started, open a new tab in Brave and scroll/swipe up
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Playlist
Make playlists of the content you love, right in your browser. Playback anytime, anywhere.
On iOS, just visit a video/audio webpage and tap
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And so much more
Extra privacy & security
Private Tor windows
Brave’s Tor integration makes it easy to proxy your IP address.
Learn more about Private Windows with Tor.
Fingerprint randomization
Brave makes you look different to every site, each time you visit.
Learn more about fingerprint randomization.
Cookie consent blocking
Brave hides or blocks cookie consent notices while you browse.
Learn more about cookie consent blocking.
Mobile Privacy Hub
Get a firsthand look at the ads and trackers blocked by Shields.
Learn more about the Privacy Hub.
Customize your browsing experience
Sidebar
Easy access to your favorite sites, reading list, bookmarks, and other Brave features.
Sync
Encrypt and sync your Brave bookmarks, passwords, tabs, and more across devices.
Vertical tabs
An efficient way to organize your tabs (plus pinning, grouping, and other tools).
Learn more about vertical tabs.
Extensions
Brave is compatible with extensions (even those that rely on MV2) in the Chrome Web Store.
Accessibility & functionality tools
Translate
Built-in webpage translation that protects your privacy.
Learn more about Brave Translate.
Speedreader
Declutter pages for focused reading, faster loading, and less data usage.
Wayback Machine integration
Brave prompts you to find archived versions of 404’d webpages.
Learn more about Wayback Machine integration.
Brave also does everything else you’d expect a modern browser to do—like autofill, store your passwords securely in its built-in password manager, and make it easy to switch from your current browser with its import tools.
Learn more about all the great things the Brave browser does.