There is a new web browser out there. Brave is a free and open-source web browser developed by Brave Software Inc. based on the Chromium web browser. The browser blocks ads and website trackers. In a future version of the browser, the company intends to adopt a pay-to-surf business model. As of 2018, Brave supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Chromium is Google’s open-source web browser project. It is a fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser. The Chromium code is also widely used by other parties to create their own browsers.

Brave claims to load pages 2x faster on the desktop and up to 8x faster on your mobile. Brave, on their website says: “Experience unparalleled privacy and security. Brave fights malware and prevents tracking, keeping your information safe and secure. It’s our top priority. Our servers neither see nor store your browsing data – it stays private, on your devices, until you delete it. Which means we won’t ever sell your data to third parties.”

Choose your settings on a per-site or browser-wide basis. See how many ads and trackers are being blocked by Brave every day on the New Tab Page, as shown below.

While browsing the web with Brave is free, you can choose to make voluntary contributions if you wish. Activate Brave Rewards (available on desktop only) and give a little back to the sites you frequent most. Help fund the content you love – even when you block ads. Brave can automatically distribute your contributions based on how much time you spend on sites. Or, you can choose to tip sites directly, and even offer a fixed monthly tip amount. All of this works while keeping your browsing history private. Your funds are made available to site owners through an anonymous ledger system, so you can’t be identified based on the sites you visit and support. Over 10,000 publishers and content creators have registered to receive Brave Rewards.