Brave on UbuntuBring the power of Brave directly to your Ubuntu 24.04 desktop with a native installation. By installing Brave on your system, you get a fast, private, and secure browsing experience optimized for your desktop environment.
Here’s how to get Brave up and running on your Ubuntu system, providing a seamless browsing experience. Plus, having a dedicated alternative browser that focuses on your speed, choice and privacy directly on your computer is incredibly convenient.
Let’s walk through how to set this up so you can browse with Brave from your Linux desktop.
How to Download Brave on Ubuntu 24.04
To install Brave on your Ubuntu system, follow these simple steps:
- Choose where you want to download Brave from:
- 🌐 Download from the Official Website (Deb package and other formats)
- 📦 Download from Flathub (Flatpak package)
- 🐧 Download from Snapcraft (Snap package)
- Once downloaded, follow the installation instructions for your chosen format. After installation, launch Brave from your applications menu.
How to install Brave Using the Command Line
- Open your terminal.
- To install Brave normally (via .deb/repository), run the following commands:
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sudo apt install curl
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sudo curl -fsSLo /usr/share/keyrings/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg
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echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg] https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/brave-browser-release.list
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sudo apt update
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sudo apt install brave-browser
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- Alternatively, to install Brave via Snap, use this command:
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sudo snap install brave
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- Or, to install Brave via Flatpak, use this command:
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flatpak install flathub com.brave.Browser
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- Once installed, you can launch Brave from your applications menu or by typing:
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brave-browser
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What is Brave web browser About?
Brave Browser is an open-source web browser designed with a focus on privacy, speed, and security. It automatically blocks ads, trackers, and third-party cookies, providing users with a safer and faster browsing experience. Built on Chromium, it offers compatibility with most Chrome extensions while incorporating its own privacy-centric features.
Features:
- Built-In Ad and Tracker Blocker: Automatically blocks ads, trackers, and third-party cookies, enhancing both privacy and page loading speed.
- Brave Shields: A customizable privacy tool that allows you to control which ads, cookies, and scripts are blocked on each site.
- Privacy-Centric: Supports private browsing modes with Tor integration, allowing users to browse the web anonymously and protect their data.
- Rewards System: Earn tokens (BAT) by opting into privacy-respecting ads, which can be used to support favorite websites and content creators.
- HTTPS Everywhere: Forces websites to use secure, encrypted connections whenever possible.
- Compatibility: Built on Chromium, allowing users to install Chrome extensions and themes directly from the Chrome Web Store.
- Sync: Easily sync bookmarks, history, and settings across multiple devices.
- Battery and Data Efficiency: Reduces battery and data usage by blocking unnecessary content and scripts.
- Incorporated Crypto Wallet: Includes a built-in crypto wallet for managing various cryptocurrencies.
Brave browser screenshots
How to uninstall Brave via Terminal on Ubuntu
- Open your terminal.
- If Brave was installed normally (via .deb or repository), run the following command to uninstall it:
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sudo apt remove --purge brave-browser
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- If Brave was installed via Flatpak, run this command instead:
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flatpak uninstall com.brave.Browser
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- If Brave was installed via Snap, use this command:
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sudo snap remove brave
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- To remove residual configuration files, run:
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rm -rf ~/.config/BraveSoftware
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Brave browser video
Try some other browsers like Tangram, FireFox, Chrome Opera & Edge or check a list of the best browsers on Ubuntu.
