Open in Brave™ Browser

Send the current website, link, or all open tabs to the Brave web browser
What is Open in Brave™ Browser?
'Open in Brave™ Browser' is a Chrome extension designed to easily transfer the current tab, links, or all open tabs to the Brave web browser. It automates the process of opening pages in Brave, eliminating the need for manual link copy-paste actions. With the option to close the tabs moved to Brave, it provides a seamless browsing experience. Users must install a native client for functionality, which is supported on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.33 (15)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-11)
Creation date: 2019-12-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 94.25K

Other platforms

Open in Brave Browser (v0.1.2)
4.67 (6) 395
Open in Chrome™ Browser (v0.3.4)
3.70 (29) 60,939+
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Extension summary

The "Open in Brave" extension simplifies opening the current tab or links within the Brave browser. With this extension, you can send links to the Brave browser without the hassle of manually copying and pasting links. Additionally, it can open all tabs in the destination browser with a single click. You can also close the tab opened in the destination browser if prefer so.

If Brave is already running, the link opens in a new tab; however, if Brave is not running, a new instance is launched, then the link is directed there.

Remarks:

  1. To enable this extension to open links in the Brave browser, you'll need to install a native client. Installation instructions are provided upon requesting link opening. For visual guidance, there are two short video tutorials available in the screenshot section, covering installation steps for Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.

  2. Currently, the native client only supports macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. Support for other operating systems is not available at this time.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works flawlessly
  • Allows quick opening of pages in Brave browser
  • Eliminates ads and trackers
  • Works perfectly
  • Exactly what I've been looking for
Cons
  • Requires scripting which may feel shady
  • Binary installation raises security concerns
  • New Brave window pops up when opened, can be annoying
  • May not be suitable for non-technical users
  • Could be seen as a potential malware risk
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Binary installation makes me very nervous
  • Works great for me
  • Love it
  • Junk
Recent reviews
not working
by Jian Zhou, 2024-08-19

by Chester, 2024-06-18

No other (binary) file needs to be installed in September 2023, just the extension. Works flawlessly.
by John Paravantis, 2023-09-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Brave™ Browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open in Brave™ Browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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