Brave
About Brave
Brave is an open-source browser from Brave Software, built on Chromium and published on GitHub under the MPL-2.0 license. It makes ad and tracker blocking the default, so Mac users get cleaner, faster pages without hunting for extensions.
Brave Shields block third-party ads, trackers, cookie banners and fingerprinting while upgrading connections to HTTPS. Private windows with Tor offer extra anonymity, most Chrome extensions are supported, and bookmarks and passwords can be imported from Safari or Chrome. Brave Search, the Leo AI assistant, optional Rewards, Brave Wallet and a paid VPN are available but can all be turned off. The browser itself is free and available in Simplified Chinese.
Key features
- Ads, trackers and cookie pop-ups blocked by default
- Fingerprinting protection and HTTPS upgrades
- Private windows with Tor
- Leo AI assistant
- Most Chrome extensions supported
- Optional Rewards and Brave Wallet
- Open source on GitHub
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“App is damaged and can’t be opened”
Move the app into Applications, open Terminal, run this line, then open the app again:
xattr -cr "/Applications/Brave.app"“Developer cannot be verified”
In Finder → Applications, Control-click the app, choose Open, then Open again. On macOS 15 or later: System Settings → Privacy & Security, then “Open Anyway” at the bottom.
Apple silicon or Intel?
Apple menu → About This Mac. If the chip says Apple M, pick the Apple silicon build; Universal works on both.
Check the file
Run this in Terminal and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/file-nameAlternatives
Google Chrome
Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Zen Browser
Helium
Changelog
Release notes
FAQ
How do I download Brave?
The Quark Drive share for Brave is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is Brave free?
Brave license: MPL-2.0. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does Brave support?
This page offers Brave for macOS, version 1.98.63.
Is Brave from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.