Streamlined
A minimalist browser that lets you manage (or totally remove) features found in the free version of Brave.
Fast & private
Simplified to the core of Brave’s industry-leading ad blocking and privacy protections (via Shields), plus best-in-class speed.
Always current
Regularly updated with the same fixes, Chromium patches, and security & privacy improvements sent to Brave’s other releases.
Brave, your way
Use Brave Origin as a standalone app, with no extra features. Or upgrade the existing Brave app on your device, and toggle features on/off as you wish.
Android 1.91 and above
Available as an upgrade
Available as a one-time purchase
iOS 1.91 and above
Available as an upgrade
Available as a one-time purchase
macOS / Windows 1.91 and above
Available as an upgrade
Available as a standalone app
Available as a one-time purchase
Linux 1.91 and above
Available as an upgrade
Available as a standalone app
Available as a one-time purchase
Available for free
Brave Origin Beta
The early preview version of Brave Origin, showcasing improvements & updates.
Brave Origin Beta is a stable preview version of Origin that includes improvements and updates migrated from the Nightly channel. This build showcases the newest advances and is ready for daily use.
* This will download Brave Origin Beta as a new, standalone version of the Brave browser app on your desktop device. Downloads are available on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Brave Origin Nightly
The untested—but stable—version of Brave Origin for advanced users and developers.
Brave Origin Nightly is an early, untested version of Origin that may include incomplete or in-progress improvements. Nightly has good stability, and many advanced users and developers treat Nightly as their main Brave instance.
* This will download Brave Origin Nightly as a new, standalone version of the Brave browser app on your desktop device. Downloads are available on Linux, macOS and Windows.
FAQ
How can I try Brave Origin?
Brave Origin is available in two ways:
- As a new, standalone browser product, available via a separate app download on your device
- As an upgrade to the existing version of Brave on your device
Both versions will be available via a one-time purchase of $59.99 US, and a single purchase will give you access to both options. For example, after making this one-time purchase, you could choose to download the standalone app and upgrade your existing version of Brave, or use only one of these options.
See detailed instructions on how to activate Origin across devices.
How many devices can I cover with my Brave Origin purchase?
Purchasing Brave Origin will provide a purchase ID that can be activated across all your devices, in either—or a combination of both—standalone and upgrade modes. For example, you could choose to use Origin as a standalone app on your desktop and as an upgrade to the existing Brave app on your phone. There is no limit to the number of times you can activate Origin across your devices and platforms, but there is a rate limit. You can manage your activations using self-serve controls in account.brave.com (or contact the Brave Support team for help).
Can I remove activations from devices I no longer use, or that I no longer want to be connected to Brave Origin?
Technically, your device isn’t linked to your Brave account in any way (based on Privacy Pass). There is no limit to the number of times you can activate Origin across your devices and platforms, but there is a rate limit. However, you can manage your activations using self-serve controls in account.brave.com (or contact the Brave Support team for help).
Will the regular, non-Origin version of Brave cost money?
For users who prefer Brave’s rich feature set, or who simply don’t want to pay for Brave Origin, the existing Brave browser product will remain free and fully supported.
Why did you build Brave Origin?
Brave has always been about putting the user first. The choice to block (or allow) ads and trackers in order to protect user privacy depends on blocking by default, or game over. Brave also enables users to explore (or ignore) emerging spaces like AI and Web3, where a user-first browser will be crucial. And, most of all, Brave allows users to access the Web on their terms, free of Big Tech’s influence. By default, Brave blocks the data theft that feeds the Surveillance Economy, and combats the algorithmic bias that can harm free access to information.
At the same time, we’re conscious of the economics of the Web. We have strived to put users first while enabling them to support their favorite publishers and creators, all the while building Brave into a sustainable business.
We built Brave Origin in response to requests from users who wanted to support Brave’s industry-leading work on Web privacy and open-source adblocking, without having to manage or remove features they weren’t interested in using.
Why is Brave Origin free for Linux users, but not users of other operating systems?
Some Linux distros already offer a version of Brave that’s similar to Origin, where various features are turned off. We’re making Origin free to all Linux users so that Brave can offer a consistent user experience across these distros. On other platforms, Brave users are still able to hide or disable unwanted features for free in the non-Origin version of Brave.
What features can I manage with Brave Origin?
Brave Origin can help manage most out-of-the-box features in Brave, including:
- Leo
- News
- Playlist
- Rewards (and Brave Ads)
- Speedreader
- Talk
- Tor
- VPN
- Wallet (and Web3 domains)
- Wayback Machine
- Web Discovery Project
- Email aliases (currently in Nightly release for desktop)
Origin will also remove stats like the daily usage ping, crash logs, and privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A).
If I enabled the upgrade option, could I then disable Brave Origin? How would I do so?
Yes, you can easily disable Brave Origin on a device where you had previously enabled it. To do so, visit brave://flags and disable the flag titled brave://flags/#brave-origin. This flag applies on both desktop and mobile devices.
How does Brave Origin maintain user privacy?
Some early Brave Origin users have asked how Brave can maintain user privacy while requiring a purchase ID (either from a Brave premium account or from the App Store / Play Store).
Brave uses a blind token protocol based on Privacy Pass, which decouples payment identity from service usage. These privacy-preserving subscription credentials allow the browser to verify you have a valid purchase of a premium product (like Origin) without learning anything about you.
