Chrome is one of the most used and popular browsers. The only problem with Chrome is, it tracks you. It gathers a lot of information about you to show ads. Many may not have any problem with this, even I don’t have, as ads are bread and butter for publishers like us.
But if you are one of those who are concerned about your privacy and do not want to see ads, then you can try Brave Browser. In this article, I will explain how to install the Brave browser on Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, OpenSUSE, Manjaro, Arch, and Solux Linux.
Brave Browser
Brave is another browser based on the open-source Chromium browser project. One of the most important features of this browser is privacy. It does not track, has a built-in AdBlocker, password manager, etc. The brave reward is one of the great features where you can view private ads, Tip your favorite creators, Contribute monthly to sites, Auto-contribute to sites. We will discuss all these features below.
Features,
- Loads pages 3x to 6x faster
- Adblocking
- Cookie control
- HTTPS upgrading
- Add Bookmark
- Autosuggest URLs
- Search from the address bar
- Autosuggest search terms
- Show/hide bookmarks toolbar*
- Show a secure or insecure site
- TAB feature
- Supports Chrome Plugin and Extension.
Install Brave on Browser on Linux
Below we are going to see how to install a brave browser on some of the important Linux Distros.
Debian, Ubuntu and Mint
sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl gnupg curl -s https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/brave-core.asc | sudo apt-key --keyring /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/brave-browser-release.gpg add - echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/brave-browser-release.list sudo apt update sudo apt install brave-browser
Fedora, CentOS/RHEL 8+
sudo dnf install dnf-plugins-core sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo https://brave-browser-rpm-release.s3.brave.com/x86_64/ sudo rpm --import https://brave-browser-rpm-release.s3.brave.com/brave-core.asc sudo dnf install brave-browser
OpenSUSE 15+
sudo zypper install curl sudo rpm --import https://brave-browser-rpm-release.s3.brave.com/brave-core.asc sudo zypper addrepo https://brave-browser-rpm-release.s3.brave.com/x86_64/ brave-browser sudo zypper install brave-browser
Manjaro
sudo pacman -S brave sudo pacman -S brave-beta
Arch
yay -S brave-bin
Solus
sudo eopkg it brave
Summary
In conclusion, installing the Brave browser on Linux is a straightforward process that offers users a privacy-centric browsing experience. By following the outlined steps, Linux users can swiftly harness the benefits of Brave, from its built-in ad blocker to its unique reward system. The accessibility of Brave to Linux users further underscores the growing recognition of the importance of privacy and choice in the digital realm.
By equipping ourselves with tools like the Brave browser, we are not only optimizing our web experience but also taking a proactive stance towards safeguarding our online data and privacy. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial to remain informed and choose platforms that align with our values and needs.