Brave
brew install --cask brave-browser
v1.91.175.0
Fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and privacy-focused tracking prevention.
Why you might care
Brave blocks ads and trackers by default without extensions, rewards users with cryptocurrency for optional ads, and strips tracking parameters from URLs. Choose it if you want privacy out-of-the-box and don't mind the cryptocurrency angle.
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30-day installs · #57
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90-day · #61
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365-day · #50
Links
- https://brave.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/b/brave-browser.rb
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