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
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Welcome to the Brave blog, your front page for feature releases, privacy enhancements, company updates, info for advertisers, and more.
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.
How "test your adblocker" websites can harm users and the adblocker ecosystem
Jan 9, 2025
Adblocker testing sites can be misleading—or even harmful—for a number of reasons. We've outlined the four major issues.
Commitments and zero-knowledge attestations over TLS 1.3: DiStefano protocol
Dec 4, 2024
DiStefano protocol enables secure data verification over TLS 1.3, allowing users to prove specific claims without revealing sensitive personal information.
BAT Roadmap 3.0: The On-Chain Era
Nov 27, 2024
Centered on on-chain growth, BAT Roadmap 3.0 introduces disintermediation, expanded blockchain integrations, and a creator growth program to elevate BAT utility across Web3 and beyond.
Announcing chat mode, a conversational chat experience that expands the ability of Brave Search and its Answer with AI
Nov 21, 2024
This new feature offers the option to ask follow-up questions from the basis of an initial query to Brave Search.
Boomerang: A Decentralised Privacy-Preserving Verifiable Incentive Protocol
Nov 20, 2024
Brave Research introduces Boomerang, a privacy-preserving protocol that decentralizes Brave Rewards while enabling verifiable ad interactions. Users can earn rewards anonymously through cryptographic proofs.
Procedural filtering for better adblocking
Nov 19, 2024
Starting with version 1.73, Brave is significantly improving its adblocking capabilities by adding support for procedural cosmetic filtering of page elements.
Delete site data instantly with the new Shred button on Brave iOS browser
Nov 18, 2024
Starting with iOS version 1.71, Brave is rolling out a way to quickly delete browsing data that sites can use to identify you across visits. It's called Shred.
Brave's built-in VPN is updated with new features, additional servers, and more subscription options
Oct 30, 2024
Brave's latest VPN update brings hundreds of new servers, city-level selection, and extended device support, offering users an unparalleled privacy and security solution directly within their browser.
When privacy-preserving advertising measurement falls short
Sep 19, 2024
Privacy-preserving ad measurement should prioritize user control and transparency rather than catering to third-party advertisers.
Nebula: Brave's differentially private system for privacy-preserving analytics
Sep 18, 2024
Introducing Nebula, a novel and best-in-class system developed by Brave Research for product usage analytics with differential privacy guarantees.
Introducing cross-chain swaps on Brave Wallet
Aug 30, 2024
Announcing native bridging support in Brave Wallet. This allows users to transfer assets from one blockchain to another with the familiar user experience of swaps.
