Brave’s latest news

Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program: July Momentum Update

Aug 1, 2025

Since its March debut, the Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program has continued to accelerate, expanding Basic Attention Token (BAT) utility across Web3.

Brave for Android continues to outperform other browsers in speed and performance, based on recent tests

Jul 23, 2025

Brave publishes full methodology and results for tests vs competitors on Android platforms.

Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

Jul 22, 2025

Starting in version 1.81 for Windows users, Brave browser will block Microsoft Recall from automatically taking screenshots of your browsing activity.

Brave Software announces availability of the Brave Search API in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category

Jul 16, 2025

Brave Search API available in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace, providing real-time Web data for AI, LLMs, and search applications.

Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program: June Momentum Update

Jul 1, 2025

This month, we're sharing progress updates from our existing cohort of partners, highlighting how they're leveraging BAT to power new experiences across decentralized identity, DeFi, fitness, gaming, the metaverse, sports, and more.

Building Browser AI: Leo's Development Progress and Plans

Jun 30, 2025

Leo has been evolving from a helpful browsing companion toward a smart, personalized collaborator—a shift that reflects broader changes in how we think about AI and the Web.

Leo's New Automatic Mode: Smarter AI That Adapts to Your Workflow

Jun 30, 2025

Leo's new Automatic mode ensures you're always using the most capable AI models available to you without having to research, evaluate, or manually switch on updates.

Official Brave F-Droid repository now available

Jun 27, 2025

Our new officially-supported repository allows users of the F-Droid client to install the browser and receive automatic updates without requiring Google Play.

Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program: May Update

May 29, 2025

Brave's Rewards 3.0 Partner Program is picking up speed. Designed to expand BAT utility, the program gives partners premium exposure to Brave's 86M+ monthly active users.

Brave Becomes First Browser to Launch On-Chain Naming Service, Unlocking .brave for Over 85M Users

May 20, 2025

In a major step forward for digital identity and internet decentralization, Brave has become the first browser to launch its own on-chain top-level domain.

Input | Output Partners with Brave to Integrate Cardano into Brave Wallet

May 12, 2025

The integration will bring full Cardano support to Brave Wallet, including Cardano native assets, as well as send, receive, swap, and signing capabilities.

Brave for Android now lets you block annoying page elements with a tap

May 5, 2025

Brave for Android 1.78 introduces a new Shields option called Block Elements, which lets you tap any on-page annoyance and hide it

Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program: April Update

Apr 29, 2025

Brave's Rewards 3.0 Partner Program is off to a strong start adding a new slate of partners pushing the boundaries of Web3 media, usability, and engagement.

Cookiecrumbler: enhancing online privacy by automating cookie notice detection

Apr 24, 2025

Cookiecrumbler automates cookie notice detection using LLMs, enhancing Brave's privacy features while minimizing website breakage through scalable, region-specific blocking and community collaboration.

Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon

Apr 2, 2025

Starting today, Brave users can conduct shielded Zcash transactions in Brave Wallet. This integration allows the privacy-preserving Zcash (ZEC) to be bought, sent, and received directly within Brave Wallet.

Brave launches Brave Rewards 3.0 Partner Program

Mar 19, 2025

Brave presents the Rewards 3.0 Partner Program, expanding BAT utility while giving Web3 brands premium visibility.

Brave Search Ads report massive 1500% growth in click volume alongside 80% increase in organic searches in 2024

Feb 26, 2025

Last year we launched Brave Search Ads in multiple countries. Today we share an update and upcoming plans for expansion.

Using custom scriptlets to make the Web work the way you want

Feb 6, 2025

Starting with desktop version 1.75, advanced Brave users will be able to write and inject their own scriptlets into a page, allowing for better control over their browsing experience.

Introducing Rerank: a fast, easy way for users to customize Brave Search rankings

Jan 23, 2025

Today we're excited to announce Rerank, a simple yet powerful feature to customize search rankings by boosting or removing domains from search results.

Brave Search now offers real-time blockchain data results with unmatched privacy

Jan 16, 2025

Brave Search adds private blockchain explorer: check ETH & Solana wallets with real-time accuracy.