Brave Software Reviews 449

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 55 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people found the browser to be slow, especially with multiple tabs open, and experienced frequent crashes. Customers also reported issues with the password manager, including deleted passwords and difficulties with synchronization. The search engine was often criticized for being biased and providing irrelevant results. Some people were dissatisfied with the AI features, finding them unhelpful or even contradictory. There were also complaints about intrusive pop-ups and the browser automatically changing default settings without permission. Conversely, a small portion of people found the ad blocker effective and appreciated the privacy focus, with some noting good performance for YouTube and the convenience of the AI summarization feature.

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User experience

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Application

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Brave is an average browser, for me as a consumer, the ad blocking and other schticks is nice, but besides that it's just every other browser, their search engine is utter garbage, it's worse than... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wanted to give Brave a try. It just doesn't work. I searched the website for a solution. Many users are experiencing the same problem, and there's no immediate solution. We'll continue our search f... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

"You have been reported to the authorites". Yet also supposedly "This conversation is temporary and will not be saved". After I threatened to sue them for misinformation. Case and point, see above... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When a browser acknowledges your question and understands the question and refuses to provide an answer.... "Stating it is Anti American" and tells you why... Then you know it’s time to delete and re... See more


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2.6

Poor

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

449 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brave is good

I used to watch youtube with a ad every 2 seconds in google.But now when i have brave, I can watch peacefully without ads. Brave is the best! recomand

29 June 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Uphold Crypto Wallet

I don't understand why brave browser works with uphold crypto wallet. They closed my uphold account and confiscated bats lying in uphold from brave wallet.

12 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had enough,Constantly freezes.

Had enough. Brave browser used to be good & I would prefer to continue using it. But now it does nothing but freeze my laptop and cause crashes. Got to the point where it wouldn't even load. Seems its a common issue. Tried all the fixes I could find, including reinstalling a couple of times. Have now uninstalled.

19 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The browser is great BUT...

The browser is great and has many good features. However, 'brave rewards', (earnt by browsing) seems to disappear/ not get transferred to your wallet/ amounts mysteriously change after month end. The mismanagement/ poor operational visibility and reliability of 'brave rewards' is steadily eroding trust in the browser and tarnishing the entire brand. Brave need to sort this out asap or their most dedicated fans will leave and start to dismantle the credibility they have built in all of the online forums, social media platforms and wider online communities. Very disappointing.

2 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Brave - an excellent replacement for frustrated Firefox users.

I was completely frustrated with Firefox's update (verson 9x-something) which ruined their user interface (looking 'trendy' over being usable). While searching for a solution I discovered many others were frustrated too, so I was not alone. I discovered Brave and decided to try it. I'm very happy with it: Brave has a decent, simple user interface, easy to understand, along with privacy benefits and speed.
I read some reviews here which gave Brave low ratings due to tab problems and a couple of other issues: Brave has user settings which control tabs, and the other issues mentioned, so these are not problems it is just the reviewers didn't know they could change them in the settings! Advice: go through the settings and you can make Brave behave how you want it to (within limits, of course).

27 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excellent browser, unreliable tabs.

I've recently started using Brave because of its special 'no adverts' policy, and honestly? I love it. I've saved atleast 5 years of my life avoiding the annoyance and teeth gritting pissed-offness (for lack of a better word) that pre-roll adverts subject me to. And while that's great and all, I do have a few problems,

Firstly, the browser fails to close tabs. I've found that even after I exit a particular website by clicking the X button, whenever I open the browser again, I'm lead to the same tabs. It's not a major problem per say, but it is annoying and I definitely prefer microsoft edge over this. Another thing, the layout of the browser is a bit unorganised and I much prefer searching things on Chrome than subjecting myself to the ugly fonts (sorry not sorry!)

That's pretty much it I guess, definitely a great browser otherwise!

1 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a diehard Chrome user and still…

I was a diehard Chrome user and still use it SOME. I mostly use BRAVE as it does not have annoying pop ups, well organized, beautiful pictures and great clear history. I like the way you can customize the tabs, colors...just about everything...Sometimes, the search results aren't as "deep" as I am looking for but it is still a SUPER browser!❤❤

28 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sync broken for many MONTHS

I love Brave BUT the sync has been broken between iOS and web since September and they still haven't fixed it.

There is a thread on the forum that is huge but no one even bothers to reply!

I cant link it but it is called "Brave sync on iOS is completely broken and has been for many months! - plus other bugs with sync on iOS too. (iOS) If you have iOS please read!"

I will change my review if they take action on the bug.

23 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could select a negative review I…

If I could select a negative review I would. This browser is horrible and it consistently refuses to play videos fr me. Sometimes videos are pulled from the internet, but I have been able to play them by other means. I do not know how to contact this company to cancel future subscriptions. Do I have to change my debit card?

6 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probable the best browser!

Brave browser is probably the best browser on the entire world, they don't track you, they don't sell your infomation and they don't use your information to personalize ads. You are completely anonymous. You can even earn some extra BAT (Basic Attention Token, brave's cryptocurrency) for the ads that you see. But my favorite part about this browser it that it also blocks ALL ads, even youtube ads! 11/10, would recommend.

19 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Browser. Same as chrome but very lightweight.

This browser is pretty good. They says it is 3x faster than chrome. But it's loading speed is same as chrome. The browser GUI is also pretty good. It has some built-in ad blocker and many more features. If you want to browse with extra privacy you can turn on the incognito tor window. Some guys says it's bad cuz it has a crypto wallet. and they lets you earn a cryptocurrency named BAT. After you've earned 25 BAT u can withdraw it or donate it. After all, This browser is nice. :D

17 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love it brave

I love it brave
it is very smooth while browsing and streaming
no ads i can control all the ads and while browsing and i am also earning . I love it

31 December 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The incentive to receive BAT is just a Petty con

The browser itself is the same as google chome. The incentive to receive crypto Basic Attention (BAT) is a complete gimmick: If you link it with Uphold - you won't ever be able to take the BAT elsewhere, neither you will be able to convert it to another crypto, then send it to an external address. Gemini seems to be just the same sort of bad wallet - just have a look at reviews about both uphold and gemini. By the way, the amount of BAT at 10 ads per hour is appox 5 BAT in 6 months ( 6$ at the moment). It is not worth the time

24 December 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spam

Remove my contact in for future mailings/ emails and I can remove this

28 November 2021
Unprompted review

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