BRAVE SEARCH FEATURES
Brave Search has the following features:
Independent Index
Brave Search operates on a fully independent index of the web, unlike other search engines that rely on third-party indexes.
Private by Default
Brave Search does not collect personal information about users, their devices, or searches, and does not track IP addresses or search queries.
Goggles
A feature that allows users to apply their own rules and filters to search queries, enabling a collaborative approach to exploring the web.
Answer with AI
A large language model that automatically responds to some search queries, aided by content from web pages in the search results.
Discussions
A feature that shows conversations related to the search query, such as comments on websites like Reddit.
Web Discovery Project (WDP)
An opt-in feature that allows users to contribute anonymous data about searches and web page visits, helping to build the Brave Search index and ensure relevant results.
Ad-Free (currently)
As of April 2023, Brave Search is an ad-free website, although it will eventually switch to a new model with ads for non-premium users.
Premium Account
Users can opt-in for a premium account, which will provide an ad-free experience and allow for data collection (if desired).
Customizable
Brave Search allows users to customize their search experience with features like Goggles and the ability to apply their own rules and filters.
Fast and Relevant Results
Brave Search aims to deliver results that are higher in relevance, timeliness, and utility compared to other search engines.
These features demonstrate Brave Search's commitment to privacy, independence, and innovation, making it a unique alternative to traditional search engines like Google.
BUILT-IN FEATURES COMPARISON
Features
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DuckDuckGo
Private, anonymous search
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AI-powered answers
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Transparency in results ranking
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Powered by independent index
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Community-driven ranking options
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Social discussions in results page
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BRAVE BROWSER PRIVACY FEATURES
Brave Search has several features to protect user data from government surveillance
No tracking or profiling
Brave Search doesn’t keep search history or user data on accounts, unlike Google. This makes it more difficult for governments or other entities to access and link user data.
Private search results
Brave Search serves fast and accurate results from its independent index of the web, without profiling users or collecting personal data.
Referrer policy
Brave blocks referrer policies that could potentially harm user privacy, such as pooled-resource attacks.
Ad blocking
Brave blocks third-party ads, which reduces the amount of data collected and makes it harder for governments to track users through ad networks.
Tracker blocking
Brave blocks trackers and third-party cookies that monitor user activity across the web.
Privacy-Preserving Product Analytics (P3A)
-Brave uses its own methodology, P3A, to collect anonymous usage data, preventing the browser from building profiles of pseudonymous responses.
Compliance with data protection regulations
Brave adheres to and exceeds government data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, ensuring strong protections for user data.
These features collectively make it more challenging for governments or other entities to gather and link user data, providing a higher level of privacy protection for Brave Search users.